[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 157 (Wednesday, August 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66031-66032]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18051]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service


Proposed Recreation Fee Sites

AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Klamath 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 proposed recreation fee sites are reasonable 
and typical of similar recreation fee sites in the area.

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

ADDRESSES: Klamath National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 1711 
South Main St., Yreka, CA 96097.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristian Schenk, Recreation Management 
Specialist, 530-925-0232, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish in the 
Federal Register a six-month advance notice of establishment of 
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 $15 per night would 
be charged for Orr Lake, Mt Ashland, O'Neil Creek, and Big Flat 
campgrounds during primary season; and a proposed expanded amenity 
recreation fee of $15 per night would be charged for Sarah Totten, 
Curly Jack, Tree of Heaven, and Indian Scotty campgrounds during 
shoulder season. A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $5 per 
extra vehicle would be charged for Sarah Totten, Curly Jack, Tree of 
Heaven, Indian Scotty, Kangaroo, and Juanita Lake campgrounds, as well 
as for Kangaroo yurts 1 and 2 and Tree of Heaven yurts 1 and 2.
    A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $25 per night for 
double campsites would be charged for Orr Lake during primary season 
and for Tree of Heaven during shoulder season. A proposed expanded 
amenity recreation fee of $50 per night for groups up to 30 people 
would be charged for O'Neil Creek group campground during primary 
season and for Curly Jack and Sarah Totten group campgrounds during 
shoulder season. A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $65 per 
night for groups up to 50 people would be charged for Indian Scotty 
group campground during shoulder season. In addition, a proposed 
expanded amenity recreation fee of $75 per night during the primary 
season and $50 per night during the shoulder season would be charged 
for rental of Tree of Heaven yurts 1 and 2; and a proposed expanded 
amenity recreation fee of $75 per night during the primary season would 
be charged for the Kangaroo yurts 1 and 2.
    A proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $5 per day per 
vehicle and $30 per year per vehicle would be charged at Juanita Lake, 
Tree of Heaven, Grouse Gap, Mt Ashland, Jones Beach, Kangaroo Lake, 
Lovers Camp, and Taylor Lake developed recreation sites. The Klamath 
National Forest Day Use and Annual Pass and the America the

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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 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 can be made online at www.recreation.gov or 
by calling 877-444-6777. Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation.

Keith Lannom,
Acting Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2024-18051 Filed 8-13-24; 8:45 am]
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