[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 192 (Thursday, October 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69115-69116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22173]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin 
National Grassland are proposing to establish multiple new recreation 
fee sites. Recreation fee revenues collected at the new 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 the recreation fees that would be charged at the new 
recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation 
fee 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: Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin 
National Grassland, 2468 Jackson Street, Laramie, Wyoming 82070.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristi Murphy, Medicine Bow-Routt 
National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland, Recreation 
Program Manager, 307-745-2300 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) directs the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a 
six-month advance notice in the Federal Register of establishment of 
new recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 
2309.13, chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed new 
recreation fees in local newspapers and other local publications for 
public comment. Most of the new recreation fee revenues would be spent 
where they are collected to enhance the visitor experience at the new 
recreation fee sites.
    An expanded amenity recreation fee of $65 per night would be 
charged for the Esterbrook Group Campground. In addition, an expanded 
amenity recreation fee of $80 per night would be charged for rental of 
Blackhall Mountain Lookout, an expanded amenity recreation fee of $80 
per night would be charged for rental of Hog Park Guard Station, an 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $80 per night would be charged for 
rental of Kennaday Peak Lookout, an expanded amenity recreation fee of 
$120 per night would be charged for rental of Summit Creek Guard 
Station, and an expanded amenity recreation fee of $150 per night would 
be charged for rental of Sandstone Crew Quarters. An expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $75 per group would be charged for the Brush Creek 
Pavilion group picnic site for groups of 50.
    A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would 
be charged at Bush Creek, Dry Lake, Grizzly Creek, Libby Flats, Lincoln 
Gulch, Mad Creek, Miner's Cabin, Mirror Lake, Nautilus Rock, Pelton 
Creek, Rabbit Ears, Reynolds Hill, Six Mile, Slavonia, Tipple, West 
Lake Marie, and Woods Creek developed recreation sites. The Medicine 
Bow-Routt National Forest Day Use Pass and the America the Beautiful-
the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored 
at these standard amenity recreation fee sites.
    Recreation fee revenues collected at the new recreation fee sites 
would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, and 
address maintenance needs. Reservations for the campgrounds, lookouts, 
and guard stations could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by 
calling 877-444-6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: September 29, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-22173 Filed 10-4-23; 8:45 am]
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