Proposed Recreation Fee Sites

Issuing agencies

Abstract

The Eldorado National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites and a special recreation permit. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 200 (Monday, October 19, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66074-66075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21251]


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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 Eldorado National Forest is proposing to establish several 
recreation fee sites and a special recreation permit. Proposed 
recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for 
the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, 
maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation 
use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of 
nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar 
amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees are reasonable and 
typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses 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: Eldorado National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 100 
Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don Morrill, Forest Recreation 
Officer, (530) 957-0740, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5c3833327231332e2e3530301c292f383d723b332a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="24404b4a0a494b56564d484864515740450a434b52">[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 
a new recreation fee area. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 
2309.13, chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed 
recreation fee sites, proposed recreation fees, and proposed special 
recreation permit in local newspapers and other local publications for 
public comment. At least 80 percent of the proposed recreation fees 
collected at the Eldorado National Forest would remain available for 
expenditure at the Forest to enhance the visitor experience at the 
proposed recreation fee sites and in connection with the special 
recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit.
    A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $26 per night would 
be charged for Airport Flat Campground, Azalea Cove Campground, Camino 
Cove Campground, Cole Creek Camping Area, and Lone Rock Campground. A 
proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $46 per night would be 
charged for double sites at Camino Cove Campground. In addition, a 
proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $100 per night would be 
charged for rental of Bunker Hill Lookout Cabin.
    A proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $10 per day per 
vehicle would be charged at Echo Summit Nordic Ski Area, Fleming 
Meadow, Caples Creek, Lake Margaret, Shealor Lake, and Thunder Mountain 
trailheads and developed recreation sites. The America the Beautiful--
the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored 
at these standard amenity recreation fee sites. A special recreation 
permit and a fee of $10 per person, per night, are proposed for 
overnight camping in the Mokelumne Carson Pass Management Area during 
the first year of implementation. During years 2 through 4, the fee 
would remain at $10 per person, per night, with an increase to $15 per 
person, per night beginning in year 5.
    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, proposed special recreation permits, and proposed recreation 
fees will be reviewed by a Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final 
decision and implementation. Reservations for campgrounds and cabins 
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. 2026-21251 Filed 10-16-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3411-15-P


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