Fees Could Be Going Up at Popular Bitterroot National Forest Venues
Inflation happens. And the Bitterroot National Forest is not immune. The public is invited to comment on fee increases throughout the popular forest. Some areas will not be affected, but others will see overnight and rental prices more in line with surrounding recreation sites, according to Tod McKay of the Bitterroot National Forest.
If approved, the new fees would start as early as May 2018.
Here are a few of the changes:
McKay said the Lost Horse Guard Station will be available for public rental at a proposed $50 per night.
The Bitterroot National Forest keeps 95 percent of all fees collected to operate, maintain and improve the sites. For a complete list, check the Region 1 Recreation Fee website. You can also make comments there. You can also call Erica Strayer at (406) 821-4252 or mail comments to her at Bitterroot National Forest, PO Box 388, Darby MT 59829.
Deadline for comments is November 20, 2017.