ANALYSIS OF THE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
RECREATION FEE SYSTEM
JUNE 1977
Prepared by
Office of Programming and Budget Policy Division
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I. INTRODUCTION
II. RECENT LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
III. CURRENT STATUS
IV. RESULTS OF ANALYSIS
A. Entrance Fees
B. User Fees
C. Golden Eagle and Golden Age Passports
V. POTENTIAL CHANGES
A. Changes to the Existing Rate Structure
1. Entrance Fees
2. User Fees
B. Better Coverage of Visitors to Fee Parks
C. Potential Fees
1. Entrance Fees
2. User Fees
D. Covering Collection Costs
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