Proposed Fee Increase

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Your comments to the proposed changes are welcome and will be accepted until September 26, 2024. There are four ways to leave comments concerning these proposed changes.

1. Click on the link at the top of the page and send us an email.
2. Visit our Facebook Proposed Fee Increases page to leave your message on the page or to send us a private message.
3. Mail your comments to: Fees Program, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 44150 District Office Lane, Davenport, WA 99122.
4. Fill out and mail a comment card found in campground and boat launch bulletin boards. Comment cards must be recieved by September 26, 2024.

Thank you for your time and input.

 

The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public comments for proposed fee increases throughout Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area from August 26, 2024 through September 26, 2024. One of the stipulations of charging user entrance and amenity fees, such as camping and boat launch fees, is that federal agencies are to charge fees commensurate with the local area, so as to not undercut the local markets. Camping fees at Lake Roosevelt have not been adjusted since 2021 and boat launch fees have not been adjusted since 2015 and are now lower than the average of the area around the park. The average campsite fee in the local area is approximately $36 while Lake Roosevelt is only $23. Boat launch fees range from $7 to $20 per day or up to $75 for an annual pass while NPS charges $8 for seven days or $45 for an annual pass. This represents a substantial discrepancy to the local economic market.

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act allows federal land management agencies to utilize recreation fee funds to provide quality recreation experiences for hundreds of millions of visitors every year to some of America's most scenic, iconic, awe-inspiring, historical, and culturally rich lands and resources. Participating agencies use and leverage recreation fees to implement thousands of projects to enhance public safety, maintain recreation sites, provide eye-opening educational experiences, build informational wayside exhibits, fund interpretive programs, and offer a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities.

Fees collected at Lake Roosevelt are used for improvements to visitor services. Through this year, fee dollars have been used to repair and upgrade boat launch and courtesy docks and improve water systems at several park locations. Future plans include upgrades and repairs to dock systems and parking facilities at Seven Bays, improving restroom facilities in Kettle Falls and Evans, and improving ADA accessibility at several of campgrounds. Additional information on some of these projects can be found at Your Dollars At Work - Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

 

Proposed Fees

New Proposed Fee

Dump Station Fill/Dump Fee

$10 per grey/black tank dump and/or potable water fill

Proposed Fee Increases

Individual Campsite Fees

Current:

• $23 with a 50% winter discount October 1st through April 30th.

Proposed Change:

• $30 per night at Spring Canyon, Fort Spokane, Porcupine Bay, Hunters, Kettle Falls, and Evans
• Remaining campgrounds would stay at $23 per night
• Prices would be all year long with no winter discount.

America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes would still provide the pass holder with a 50% discount on individual campsite fees.

Group Campsite Fees

Current fees:

• $55 per night:1-25 person capacity
• $80 per night: 26-50 person capacity
• $105 per night: 51-75 person capacity

Proposed increase of $10 each

• $65 per night:1-25 person capacity
• $90 per night: 26-50 person capacity
• $115 per night: 51-75 person capacity

Boat Launch Permit Fees

Current

• Weekly permit: $8 for 7 consecutive days
• Annual permit: $45 per calendar year expiring on December 31st of the year printed on the permit

Proposed Increase

• Weekly permit: $10 for 7 consecutive days
• Annual permit: $60 per calendar year expiring on December 31st of the year printed on the permit

America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes would still provide the pass holder with a 50% discount on weekly boat launch permits.