Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21249
Tahoe National Forest proposes a $20 nightly fee at Grouse Ridge Campground
Posted
October 19, 2026
Identifier
2026-21249
NAICS
721211
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing a nightly recreation fee for Grouse Ridge Campground in the Tahoe National Forest. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Tahoe National Forest. - Proposed fee: $20 per night for use of the campground. - Purpose of revenue: Support campground operations, maintenance, improvements, customer service, and recreation opportunities. At least 80% of fees collected in the Tahoe National Forest would remain available to the Forest for visitor-experience improvements. - Reservations: Recreation.gov is identified as the reservation platform; its $8 transaction fee is separate from the recreation fee. - Procurement status: This is a proposed recreation-fee notice, not a solicitation for products or services. No OEMs or product vendors are identified.
Description
The Tahoe National Forest proposes establishing a new recreation fee site at Grouse Ridge Campground. The proposed expanded amenity recreation fee is $20 per night, and collected fees would support operation, maintenance, and improvement of the site. The notice states that fees at similar nearby recreation sites indicate the proposed fee is reasonable and typical for the area. If approved, the site and fees would be established no earlier than six months after publication; the proposal will be reviewed by a Resource Advisory Committee before a final decision.