Proposed Recreation Fee Sites

Issuing agencies

Abstract

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are proposing to establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 200 (Monday, October 19, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 66074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21242]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are proposing to 
establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees 
collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for 
operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of 
nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the 
proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar 
recreation fee sites in the area.

DATES: If approved, the proposed recreation fee sites and proposed 
recreation fees would be established no earlier than six months 
following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Attention: Paul Hancock, 
30 S Chiricahua Dr., Springerville, AZ 85938.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Hancock, Infrastructure and 
Operations Staff Officer, (928) 333-6340, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e4d5330584d305f4d5058414e5f515e6b6d7a7f30797168"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="01524c2f47522f40524f475e51404e41747265602f666e77">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish in the 
Federal Register a six-month advance notice before the establishment of 
proposed recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service 
Handbook 2309.13, chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the 
proposed recreation fee sites and proposed recreation fees in local 
newspapers and other local publications for public comment. At least 80 
percent of the proposed recreation fees collected at the Apache-
Sitgreaves National Forest would remain available for expenditure at 
the Forest to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation 
fee sites.
    Proposed expanded amenity recreation fees of $15 per night and $5 
per extra vehicle would be charged for Black Jack Campground, Blue 
Crossing Campground, Coal Creek Campground, Granville Campground, 
Hannagan Campground, KP Cienega Campground, Lower Juan Miller 
Campground, Scott Reservoir Campground, Upper Blue Campground, and 
Gabaldon Horse Camp.
    A proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per 
vehicle and $40 per year would be charged at Big Lake Boating Site, Big 
Lake Railroad Cove Boating Site, Big Lake South Cove Boating Site, 
Bunch Reservoir Boating Site, Crescent Lake West Side Boating Site, 
Luna Lake Boating Site, Nelson Reservoir North Boating Site, Nelson 
Reservoir South Boating Site, River Reservoir-Main Boating Site, South 
Crescent Lake Boating Site, Tunnel Reservoir Boating Site, Black Jack 
Campground Day Use, Coal Creek Campground Day Use, Granville Campground 
Day Use, Crescent Lake Point Area Fishing Site, and River Reservoir 
South Fishing Site. The America the Beautiful-the National Parks and 
Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at these standard 
amenity recreation fee sites.
    Fee revenue would be used to enhance recreation opportunities, 
improve customer service, and address maintenance needs.
    Once public involvement is complete, the proposed recreation fee 
sites and proposed recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation 
Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation. Reservations for campgrounds can be made online at 
<a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> or by calling (877) 444-6777. A Reservation fee of 
$8.00 per reservation will be added to the cost of the reservation. The 
$8.00 reservation fee is a transaction fee charged by the 
<a href="http://recreation.gov">recreation.gov</a> reservation platform and is not a Forest Service 
recreation fee under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. This 
transaction fee is retained by the service provider to support the cost 
of the reservation system.

Gordon Blum,
Associate Deputy Chief, Recreation and Heritage.
[FR Doc. 2026-21242 Filed 10-16-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P


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