Zion National Park Accepting Comments on Proposed Increase in Recreational Fees

Zion National Park and other National Park Service (NPS) units that collect entrance fees and recreation fees from park visitors are beginning public engagement to seek comments on possible changes in park fees. Zion is proposing an increase to its camping, entrance, and wilderness permit fees. The last time entrance fees were increased at Zion was in 2007. The current camping fees date back to 2004 and wilderness permit fees to 2005.

Under the authority of Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, Zion retains 80% of the recreation fees it collects. Fee revenue from Zion National Park entrance stations and campgrounds has provided funding for over 24 major projects since 2010. All of the projects focused on improvements to visitor services, facilities, and visitor safety.

The fee revenue is critical to the park, said Jeff Bradybaugh, Superintendent of Zion National Park. Funds from entrance, camping and other fees are used to improve and maintain our facilities and provide valuable visitor services.

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