The Coconino National Forest is seeking public input on proposed fee implementation at the Clint’s Well and Kehl Springs campgrounds, and fee increases at Blue Ridge, Rock Crossing, Knoll Lake, Elks, Long Valley Work Center and Moqui campgrounds on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. 

Based on increased use at campgrounds, a fee increase and fee implementation is needed to continue site improvements and will help ensure that people can continue using and enjoying our campgrounds. Fees have not been changed in over a decade. The proposed new fees would bring these recreation sites into better align­ment with nearby public and private recreation areas. 
Proposed fee changes for campgrounds in the Mogollon Rim Ranger District are: 

• Blue Ridge: Currently $8 single site; proposed $20 single site. 

• Clints Well: Currently free; proposed $10 single site. 

• Elks Group: Currently $30 nightly Sunday through Thursday and $50 nightly Friday and Saturday; proposed $135 nightly. 

• Khel Springs: Currently free; $10 single site. 

• Knoll Lake: Currently $15 single site and $28 double site; proposed $20 single site and $40 double site. 

• Long Valley Work Center Group: $30 nightly Sunday through Thursday and $50 nightly Friday and Saturday; proposed $135 nightly. 

• Moqui: $30 nightly Sunday through Thursday and $50 nightly Friday and Saturday; proposed $100 nightly. 

• Red Rock Crossing: Currently $8 single site and $16 double site; proposed $20 single site and $40 double site. 

Of the recreation fees collected, 95% remain on the forest to operate, maintain and improve the facilities and programs at the campgrounds. An increase in fees would help the recreation sites be more financially sustainable.  Developed family campgrounds are limited to a family size group or up to eight people and two cars. The Moqui Group Campground consists of three group sites that can accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles at each site.

The Elks and Long Valley Work Center Group Campgrounds can accommodate up to 300 people and 50 vehicles. These two large group sites are ideal for large family reunions and social gatherings 

The fee change proposal will be presented before a citi­zen’s advisory committee, called the Arizona Recreation Resource Advisory Committee, which helps ensure the Forest Service addresses public issues and concerns about recreation fees. The public is welcome to attend and comment at all advisory committee meetings, which is expected to be held in December 2019. If these fee proposals are approved, the increase would go into effect as early as spring 2020.  The deadline for comments is Tuesday, Oct. 15. The public can submit comments in writing through one of several methods: 

• Regular mail: Coconino National Forest, Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Attn: Recreation Fee Program, 8738 Ranger Road, Happy Jack, AZ 86024 

• Email: comments-southwestern-coconino-mogollon@fs.fed.us 

• FAX: (928) 477-5057, Attn: MRRD Recreation Fee Program 

More details regarding the fee change proposal are available at the frequently asked questions web page on the fs.usda.gov.