Forest Service News Release
Proposed Changes to Recreation Fees on the Six Rivers National Forest
 Six Rivers National Forest |
EUREKA, CA, May 22, 2026 – The Six Rivers National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at various recreation sites on the forest.
“Rising costs make it harder to keep our sites in good shape, so updating our recreation fees helps us maintain the experiences people count on at Six Rivers. We’re also excited to add a new rental cabin among many other upgrades.” Said Six Rivers National Forest Supervisor Ted McArthur.
Not all recreation sites on the forest require a fee. Including the sites in this proposal, 66% of sites on the forest would still not require a recreation fee. Six Rivers National Forest will continue to not charge any entrance or day-use fees and will continue to honor discounts from passes that offer discounts on camping fees.
The proposed fees by site are listed in the table below:
| Site Name | Site Type | Current Fee | Proposed Fee Year 1 | Proposed Fee Year 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Canyon | Campground | Single Site Fee: $12 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Big Flat | Campground | Single Site Fee: $8 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Boise Creek | Campground | Single Site Fee: $10 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Dillon Creek | Campground | Single Site Fee: $10 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| East Fork | Campground | Single Site Fee: $8 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| E-ne-nuck | Campground | Single Site Fee: $10 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Fir Cove | Campground | Single Site Fee: $12 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Fish Lake | Campground | Single Site Fee: $10 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Grassy Flat | Campground | Single Site Fee: $10 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Mad River | Campground | Single Site Fee: $12 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Nordheimer | Campground | Single Site Fee: $8 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| North Fork | Campground | Single Site Fee: $8 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Oak Bottom | Campground | Single Site Fee: $10 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| Panther Flat | Campground | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $25 | Single Site Fee: $30 |
| Patrick Creek | Campground | Single Site Fee: $14 | Single Site Fee: $20 | Single Site Fee: $25 |
| Pearch Creek | Campground | Single Site Fee: $10 | Single Site Fee: $15 | Single Site Fee: $20 |
| East Fork Group Campsite | Group Campground | Night Fee: $50 rate per group size: 25 | N/A | Night Fee: $75 rate per group size: 25 |
| Nordheimer Group Campground (Sites A, B, C, D) | Group Campground | Night Fee: $50 rate per group size: 50 | N/A | Night Fee: $75 rate per group size: 50 |
| Bear Basin Butte And Pierson Cabin | Lookout or Cabin |
Summer Season: Night Fee: $75 — group size: 12 Shoulder Season: Night Fee: $35 — group size: 10 Winter Season: Night Fee: $35 — group size: 10 |
N/A |
Summer Season: Night Fee: $100 — group size: 12 Shoulder Season: Night Fee: $60 — group size: 10 Winter Season: Night Fee: $35 — group size: 10 |
| Patrick Creek Bathhouse Cabin | Lookout or Cabin | Night Fee: $0 — group size: 4 | N/A | Night Fee: $65 — group size: 4 |
These sites can be reserved through www.recreation.gov for an added $8 reservation fee.
In 2004, Congress passed the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA) which allows the Forest Service to retain at least 80% of the money collected at recreation sites and use these funds locally to operate, maintain, and improve these sites. Revenue collected through increased recreation fees would help fund improvements to forest recreation infrastructure, address differed maintenance, and improve public safety. Recreation fees help provide quality recreation opportunities that meet the modern expectations of visitors and creates a more financially sustainable recreation program for future generations.
The public is invited to comment on the proposed recreation fee changes. The comment period is set to begin on May 22, 2026, and end by close of business on September 15, 2026. To ensure that your comments are considered, please submit your comments no later than the above date. Comments can be mailed to Six Rivers National Forest, Attention: Julia Everta, 1330 Bayshore Way, Eureka, CA, 95501 or by email at [email protected]. Comments can additionally be provided online to the Six Rivers National Forest StoryMap. Written comments can also be submitted in person at any of our Six Rivers National Forest offices during their normal business hours. All comments must be provided in writing to ensure they are collected accurately. Questions may be routed to [email protected] or 707-441-3543.
Once public involvement is complete, these recreation fee changes will be reviewed by an advisory committee. Committee members represent a broad array of recreation interest groups to help ensure that the Forest Service is proposing reasonable and publicly acceptable recreation fees. The committee will submit their recommendation to the Regional Forester for a final decision.
For more information about Six Rivers National Forest, visit our website.
