# Federal Register #2026-21242

Proposed recreation fees at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest sites

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21242

The USDA Forest Service is proposing recreation fees at sites managed by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
- **Proposed expanded-amenity fees:** $15 per night and $5 for each extra vehicle at 10 campgrounds and one horse camp:
  - Black Jack, Blue Crossing, Coal Creek, Granville, Hannagan, KP Cienega, Lower Juan Miller, Scott Reservoir, and Upper Blue Campgrounds; and Gabaldon Horse Camp.
- **Proposed standard-amenity fees:** $5 per day per vehicle or $40 per year at 16 boating, day-use, and fishing sites:
  - Big Lake, Big Lake Railroad Cove, Big Lake South Cove, Bunch Reservoir, Crescent Lake West Side, Luna Lake, Nelson Reservoir North, Nelson Reservoir South, River Reservoir-Main, South Crescent Lake, and Tunnel Reservoir Boating Sites.
  - Black Jack, Coal Creek, and Granville Campground Day Use sites; Crescent Lake Point Area Fishing Site; and River Reservoir South Fishing Site.
- **Pass and reservations:** The America the Beautiful–National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at standard-amenity sites. Reservations may be made through Recreation.gov; its $8 reservation transaction fee is retained by the platform and is separate from Forest Service recreation fees.
- **Purpose and requirements:** Proposed fees would support site operation, maintenance, and improvements. The proposals are subject to public involvement and advisory committee review before a final decision.
- **Procurement scope:** No products, quantities, OEMs, or procurement vendors are requested.

### Description

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests propose establishing several recreation fee sites. Fees collected would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. Proposed expanded amenity fees include $15 per night and $5 per extra vehicle at specified campgrounds and a horse camp; proposed standard amenity fees include $5 per day per vehicle and $40 per year at specified boating, day-use, and fishing sites. If approved, the sites and fees would be established no earlier than six months after publication of the notice.

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