Ashley Forest to Charge $50-70 for Group Camp Fun Spots
Published Date: 9/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Ashley National Forest wants to start charging fees at two fun spots: Kaler Hollow Group Campground and Uinta Guard Station. Groups can expect to pay $50 or $70 per night, with fees helping improve the sites and services. If approved, these fees will kick in at least six months after this notice, and you can book your spot online or by phone with a small reservation fee.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New group campground and cabin fees
The Ashley National Forest proposes a $50 per night expanded-amenity fee for groups up to 50 people at Kaler Hollow Group Campground and a $70 per night expanded-amenity fee for rental of Uinta Guard Station. Reservations could be made at recreation.gov and carry an additional $8.00 reservation transaction fee retained by the reservation service provider.
Local spending requirement for fees
At least 80 percent of the proposed recreation fees would be spent where they are collected to enhance visitor experience. The fee revenue would be used for operation, maintenance, improvement, enhancing recreation opportunities, improving customer service, and addressing maintenance needs at the sites.
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