Proposed Fee Increase at Tonto National Monument

The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting stakeholder outreach to gauge support for possible fee changes to entrance fees authorized by the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) of 2004. FLREA requires that the public have opportunities to participate in the development of, or change to, a recreation fee established under the Act.

The current park entrance fee at Tonto National Monument is 3 dollars per person. The NPS is considering an increase to 7 dollars per person. Based on community engagement, the monument is proposing to increase to 5 dollars per person. Entrance fees would not be charged to persons under 16 years of age or holders of the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Senior, Access or Military Passes.

We are committed to keeping the park affordable, but we also want to provide visitors with the best possible experience. If supported by the public, increased entrance fees would allow parks to invest in the improvements necessary to provide the best possible park experience for visitors.

Your comments on the proposed fee increase are important. Following public meetings and comment analysis, feedback will determine how, or if, a fee increase would be implemented. Thank you for your support.

Topic Questions Instructions:

We welcome your input on the proposed fee increase. Please answer the questions and/or provide a comment in the narrative box below. Please note that names and addresses of people who comment become part of the public record. You are not required to enter your name or address to submit a comment. Submissions from organizations, businesses, and individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses will be made available for public inspection in their entirety. You may also mail comments to the mailing address on the "Project Home" page. Thank you for your participation!

Topic Questions:

1. How do you think increased entrance fees will impact visitation at Tonto National Monument?

2. Fee dollars provide money to improve facilities as well as to protect and preserve natural and cultural resources. With this in mind, do you think the proposed fee increase is appropriate?

3. Do you think a fee increase will affect local businesses and the tourist economy?

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