[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 240 (Friday, December 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 86877-86878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27511]


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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 Salmon-Challis National Forest is 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: Salmon-Challis National Forest. 1206 S Challis St., Salmon, 
ID 83467.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Townley, Recreation Management 
Specialist, at 208-756-5100 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 Big Creek, Broad Canyon, Little Bayhorse, Morse Creek, Pass 
Creek Narrows, Big Bayhorse, Cougar Point, and Tin Cup Campgrounds. An 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $30 per night would be charged for 
double campsites at Meadow Lake Campground. An expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $15 per night would be

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charged for Mosquito Flat Reservoir and Yellowjacket Lake Campgrounds. 
In addition, an expanded amenity recreation fee of $65 per night would 
be charged for rental of Basin Butte Lookout, and an expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $50 per night would be charged for rental of Bonanza 
Guard Station.
    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, these new recreation fees will be reviewed by 
a Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and 
implementation. Reservations for Basin Butte Lookout and Bonanza Guard 
Station could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-
444-6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: December 8, 2023.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2023-27511 Filed 12-14-23; 8:45 am]
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