[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 150 (Friday, August 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47958-47959]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16769]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Notice of Proposed New Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed new fee sites.

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SUMMARY: The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is proposing to charge new 
fees at multiple recreation sites listed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
of this notice. Funds from fees would be used for operation, 
maintenance, and improvements of these recreation sites. Many sites 
have recently been reconstructed or amenities are being added to 
improve services and experiences. An analysis of nearby developed 
recreation sites with similar amenities shows the proposed fees are 
reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area.

DATES: If approved, the new fees would be implemented no earlier than 
six months following the publication of this notice in the Federal 
Register.

ADDRESSES: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, 987 McClellan Rd., 
Vancouver, WA 98661.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyung Koh Willis, Recreation Program 
Manager, 360-891-5177 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Recreation Lands Enhancement Act 
(Title VII, Pub. L. 108-447) directed the Secretary of Agriculture to 
publish a six-month advance notice in the Federal Register whenever new 
recreation fee areas are established. The fees are only proposed at 
this time and will be determined upon further analysis and public 
comment. Reasonable fees, paid by users of these sites, will help 
ensure that the Forest can continue maintaining and improving 
recreation sites like this for future generations.
    As part of this proposal, the Cat Creek Chimney and Chambers Lake 
Campgrounds are proposed at $15 per single site and $30 per double 
site, Chambers Lake will also have a $5 extra vehicle fee. The Marble 
Mountain Group Shelter is proposed for $100 per day for a group size of 
100 people, Orr Creek and Wakepish Group Campground are proposed at 
$100 per night with group sizes of 75 and 100 people respectively. Twin 
Falls Group Campground is proposed at $50 per night, group size of 50 
people. In addition, this proposal would implement new fees at five 
recreation rentals: Gotchen and Nisqually (Big Creek) Guard Stations is 
proposed at $85 per night, Red Mountain and Burley Mountain Lookouts 
are proposed at $90 per night, and La Wis Wis Guard Station is proposed 
at $150 per night. The Cat Creek OHV Area Permit is proposed at $10 per 
non-highway legal vehicle operator 16 and older for a two-day pass, or 
a $50 annual pass in Phase 1, and increasing prices to $20 for the two-
day pass and $100 for the annual pass in Phase 2. The Mount Margaret 
Backcountry Permit is proposed at $10 per person 16 and older, per 
night.
    A $5 Day Use fee per vehicle at Cascade Peaks, Cedar Creek, 
Chambers Lake, Coldwater Lake Picnic and Boating, Coldwater Science and 
Learning Center (winter operation only), Crest Camp, Donnybrook, Falls 
Creek Falls, Hemlock Recreation Area, Hummocks, June Lake, Loowit, 
Marble Mountain, Middle Falls, Siouxan, Snowgrass Trailhead, and South 
Coldwater Day Use Sites would be

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added to improve services and facilities. The Northwest Forest Pass and 
the full suite of interagency passes will be honored at these Day Use 
sites
    New fees would provide increased visitor opportunities, as well as 
increased staffing to address operations and maintenance needs and 
enhance customer service. Once public involvement is complete, these 
new fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee 
prior to a final decision and implementation.
    Advanced reservations for campgrounds and cabins will be available 
through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The 
reservation service charges an $8.00 fee for reservations.

    Dated: August 1, 2022.
Sandra Watts,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2022-16769 Filed 8-4-22; 8:45 am]
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