Federal Register #2026-18239

Forest Service Proposes New Recreation Fee Sites in Ouachita, Tongass, and El Yunque National Forests

This opportunity involves the Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, proposing new recreation fee sites in three national forests. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture, Forest Service - Sites: Ouachita National Forest, Tongass National Forest, El Yunque National Forest - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or external vendors are mentioned; all operations are government-managed - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment of expanded amenity recreation fee sites - Fee structure: - Ouachita National Forest: $50 per day for group picnic sites at Cedar Lake Day Use, Charlton Day Use, Shady Lake - Tongass National Forest: $70 per night (primary season), $55 per night (shoulder season) for False Bay Cabin - El Yunque National Forest: New recreation passes and special recreation permits - Reservation platform charges $8 transaction fee (not a Forest Service fee) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Fee revenue must be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites - At least 80% of revenue spent locally to enhance visitor experience - Public comment period required by law; no procurement of products or services from external vendors - Reservations available online or by phone - No products or services are being procured; this is a public notice for comment and advance notification.

Description

The Ouachita National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites. The proposed fees collected would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of these sites. An analysis indicates that the proposed fees are reasonable and typical compared to nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities. The fees include an expanded amenity recreation fee of $50 per day for group picnic sites at Cedar Lake Day Use, Charlton Day Use, and Shady Lake. Reservations for campgrounds and cabins would cost $8.00 per reservation, which is a transaction fee charged by the reservation platform and not a Forest Service recreation fee.

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