[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64402-64403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17442]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed New Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Huron-Manistee National Forests are proposing to establish 
several new 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 proposed recreation fee 
sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the 
area.

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

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ADDRESSES: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Attention: Recreation Fees, 
1755 South Mitchell Street, Cadillac, MI 49601.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Edington, Recreation Program 
Manager, (218) 308-0580 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 
recreation fee sites and proposed recreation fees in local newspapers 
and other local publications for public comment. Most of the proposed 
recreation fee revenues would be spent where they are collected to 
enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites.
    An expanded amenity recreation fee of $10 per night would be 
charged for Cathedral Pines Backcountry Campsite, Mckinley Horse Trail 
Campground, Buttercup Backcountry Campsites, Bear Island Backcountry 
Campsites, River Dune Backcountry Campsite, Meadow Springs Backcountry 
Campsites, and Luzerne Horse Trail Campgrounds. An expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $15 per night would be charged at Condon Lake 
Backcountry Campsites, Sulak Recreation Area, and Sawkaw Lake 
Campgrounds. An expanded amenity recreation fee of $40 per double site 
per night would be charged for Mack Lake Off-highway Vehicle, Kneff 
Lake, Gabions, and Jewell Lake Campgrounds. An expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $30 per double site per night would be charged for 
Horseshoe, Meadows Off-highway Vehicle, and Au Sable Look Campgrounds. 
An expanded amenity recreation fee of $60 per night for groups of up to 
220 people would be charged for McKinley Horse Trail Group Campground, 
$60 per night for groups of up to 230 people would be charged for 
Luzerne Horse Trail Group Campground, and an expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $60 per night for groups of up to 200 people would be 
charged for the River Road Trail Group Campground. In addition, an 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $150 per night would be charged for 
rental of Sprinkler Lake Cabins.
    A standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per vehicle would 
be charged at Lower Branch Bridge Carry-In Access. Additionally, a 
standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day, $15 per week, and $30 
per year per vehicle would be charged at East Bull Gap Off-Road Vehicle 
Trailhead, and Bull Gap Hill Climb Off-Road Vehicle Trailhead developed 
recreation sites. The Huron-Manistee National Forests Annual 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 from recreation fee revenues collected at the proposed 
recreation fee sites would enhance recreation opportunities, improve 
customer service, and address maintenance needs. Once public 
involvement is complete, the proposed recreation fee sites and proposed 
recreation fees will be reviewed by a Recreation Resource Advisory 
Committee 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: August 1, 2024.
Jacqueline Emanuel,
Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-17442 Filed 8-6-24; 8:45 am]
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