Proposed Fee Increases

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area proposes increasing park-wide fee rates to align with the new standard pricing model of similar National Park areas. The current park entrance fee rates were partially raised in 2015 from the rates that were in place at Whiskeytown since 1997. The proposed fee increases would take effect January 1, 2018 and are as follows:

1 - 7 Day Vehicle Pass from $10 to $20
1 - 7 Day Motorcycle Pass from $10 to $15
Primitive Campgrounds from $15/night to $20/night

Entrance fees are not charged to persons under 16 years of age or holders of the America the Beautiful-The National Parks and Federal Recreational Annual, Senior, Access, Military, or Volunteer Passes. These passes may be obtained at the park.

The Primitive Campgrounds (Peltier Valley, Sheep Camp, Brandy Creek, Crystal Creek, Horse Camp, Dry Creek, Coggins Park, and Boulder Creek) would go from $15 per night to $20 per night. And, the sites would require a reservation on www.recreation.gov that be made at least one calendar day in advance.

"We are committed to keeping the park affordable but we also want to provide visitors with the best possible experience," said Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Superintendent Jim Milestone. "The money from camping/entrance fees is used to make improvements to visitor amenities, such as trails, picnic areas, and access roads."

Previous projects funded by entrance fee revenue include: replacing courtesy docks at Oak Bottom Marina, renovation of the Whiskey Creek Day Use Picnic Area, and installing vault toilets and constructing an asphalt parking lot at Crystal Creek Falls trailhead. Additional revenue raised by a fee increase would help fund future projects such as regrading and resurfacing the upper one mile section of Brandy Creek road, replacing the Oak Bottom Snack Bar, and replacing visitor guide signs.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a strong economic engine for the surrounding area. In 2016, more than 875,000 park visitors contributed $37.7 million to the local economy and supported 546 jobs related to tourism.

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1. Please provide your feedback about the entrance fee rates proposed for implementation in 2018 at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

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