[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 83075-83076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26121]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

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ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests are proposing to 
establish several 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 recreation fees would be implemented no 
earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in the 
Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, 1755 Cleveland 
Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Larsen, Recreation Fee 
Coordinator, 706-581-0821 or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service 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 fee sites 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 $10 per night would be 
charged for the Hickey Gap and Dry Creek Campgrounds. In addition, an 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $100 per night would be charged for 
rental of Morganton Point Cabin. A standard amenity recreation fee of 
$5 per day per vehicle would be charged at Woody Gap, Dockery Lake, and 
Mount Yonah developed recreation sites. The Chattahoochee-Oconee 
National Forests Annual Pass and the America the Beautiful--the 
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at 
these standard amenity recreation fee sites.
    Expenditures from recreation fee revenues collected at the new 
recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve 
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public 
involvement is complete, the new recreation fees will be reviewed by a 
Recreation Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) 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.

    Dated: November 21, 2023.
Troy Heithecker,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-26121 Filed 11-27-23; 8:45 am]
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