Federal Register #2026-18244

USDA Forest Service Proposes New Recreation Fees and Special Permits for National Forest Sites

This opportunity involves the USDA Forest Service proposing new recreation fee sites and special recreation permits across several National Forests, including Cleveland National Forest. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are involved; all services are government-managed. - Products/Services Requested: - Special recreation permits for Cedar Creek Falls and Three Sisters Falls ($4 per person per day) - Special recreation permit for Fishermans Day Use Site ($8 per vehicle per day during summer holiday weekends) - Group campground rentals (e.g., Kaler Hollow, Joes Valley, Ferron, Willow Lake, Chicken Creek) with fees ranging from $30 to $50 per night for groups up to 30-50 people - Guard station and bunkhouse rentals (e.g., Uinta Guard Station, Mammoth Bunkhouse, Stuart Guard Station) with fees from $50 to $75 per night - Campground rentals (e.g., Porcupine Rim, Ferron Canyon, Chicken Creek) at $15 per night - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fees are used for site operation, maintenance, and visitor experience enhancements - Reservations are made via recreation.gov, with additional transaction fees - Fees are considered typical for similar regional sites - Permits and rentals support expanded amenities and group access - No products or equipment are being procured; the notice is for the establishment of service fees for recreational access.

Description

The Cleveland National Forest is proposing to establish two special recreation permits. The proposed recreation fees collected at these sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the permits. The fees are considered reasonable and typical compared to similar special recreation uses in the area. The fees would be established no earlier than six months following the publication of this notice. Reservations for the permits can be made online or by phone, with a transaction fee charged by the reservation platform.

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