[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 148 (Thursday, August 1, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62710-62711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16869]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Boise National Forest is proposing to establish several 
recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the 
proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed recreation fees would be established 
no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice in 
the Federal Register.

ADDRESSES: Boise National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 1249 
South Vinnell Way, Suite 200, Boise, Idaho 83709.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Everado Santillan, Recreation Program 
Manager, (208) 373-4100 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 proposed 
recreation fee sites. In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 
2309.13, Chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed 
recreation fee sites and proposed recreation fees in local newspapers 
and other local publications for public comment. Most of the proposed 
recreation fees would be spent where they are collected to enhance the 
visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites.
    A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $10 per night would 
be charged for Golden Gate, Yellow Pine, Ice Hole, Penn Basin, Picnic 
Point, Evans Creek, Ice Springs, and Spillway Campgrounds. A proposed 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $20 per night would be charged for 
Little Roaring River Lake and Deer Creek Campgrounds. A proposed 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $40 per night is proposed for double 
campsites at Deer Creek Campground. A proposed expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $150 per night for groups of up to 100 people would 
be charged for Deer Creek Group Campground. In addition, a proposed 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $100 per night would be charged for 
rental of Landmark South, Landmark West, and Atlanta Host Cabins, an 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $80 per night would be charged for 
rental of the Landmark Forester Cabin, and an expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $60 per night would be charged for rental of 
Whitehawk Lookout and Big Trinity Cabin #2.
    A proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day and $30 
for an annual pass per vehicle would be charged at French Creek Boat 
Launch, Deer Creek Boat Launch at Anderson Reservoir, Rainbow Point 
Boat Launch, Elk Creek Boat Launch, which have the requisite amenities 
for a standard amenity recreation fee but not for an expanded amenity 
recreation fee. A proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per 
day and $30 for an annual pass per vehicle would also be charged for 
Stack Rock developed recreation site. The Boise 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.
    Expenditures of recreation fees collected at the proposed 
recreation fee

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sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve customer service, 
and address maintenance needs. Once public involvement is complete, the 
proposed recreation fee sites and proposal recreation fees will be 
reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final 
decision and implementation. Reservations for the campgrounds, lookout, 
and cabins could be made online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 
(877) 444-6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation.

    Dated: July 26, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-16869 Filed 7-31-24; 8:45 am]
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