The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit proposes to establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used fo...
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit proposes 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:
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Attention: Recreation Fees, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150.
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 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 Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit would remain available for expenditure at the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites
A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $20 per night would be charged for Luther Pass Overflow Campground and Watson Lake Campground.
A proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $10 per day per vehicle would be charged at 64 Acres Riverside Picnic Site, Echo Trailhead, and Kiva Picnic Area (Tallac Historic Area) developed recreation sites. Additionally, a proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $10 per day per vehicle for the first year of implementation, and $15 per day per vehicle, after five years of implementation, would be charged for Big Meadow Trailhead, Kiva Beach, and Taylor Creek Visitor Center. 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 will be reviewed by a Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and implementation. Reservations for campgrounds and cabins could be made online at
www.recreation.gov
or by calling (877) 444-6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation. 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
recreation.gov
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.
16 U.S.C. 6803(b)
www.recreation.gov