Department of Agriculture July 11, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Salmon-Challis National Forest is planning to charge fees at eleven recreation sites. All sites have recently been reconstructed or amenities are being added to improve services and experiences. Fees are assessed based on the level of amenities and services provided, cost of operation and maintenance, market assessment, and public comment. The fees listed are only proposed and will be determined upon further analysis and public comment. Funds from fees would be used for the continued operation and maintenance of these recreation sites. Custer 1, Flat Rock Extension and Blind Creek Campgrounds are currently fee free sites. Improvements have been made including designating campsites, installing fire rings, picnic tables and new toilets in 2007. Improvements will address sanitation and safety concerns, and improve deteriorating resource conditions and recreation experiences. Mosquito Flat Reservoir, Mill Creek (Lost River RD), Broad Canyon, Lake Creek, Banner Creek, Mount Borah, Bench Creek and Big Eightmile campgrounds contain the necessary site amenities to be eligible for fee collection. A financial analysis is being completed to determine fee rates. The proposed fee to help maintain these sites would range between $5 and $10 a campsite.