The Tahoe National Forest proposes to establish a new recreation fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site would be used for operation, ma...
The Tahoe National Forest proposes to establish a new recreation fee site. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee site would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fee is 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:
Tahoe National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA 95959.
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 site. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13, chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed recreation fee site and proposed recreation fees in local newspapers and other local publications for public comments. At least 80 percent of the proposed recreation fees collected at the Tahoe National Forest would remain available for expenditure at the Forest to enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee site.
A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $20 per night would be charged for Grouse Ridge Campground.
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 site 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
www.recreation.gov
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
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