Forested landscape with some fall color for the Eastern Region.

Eastern Region Recreation Fee Proposals

Introduction & Instructions

Welcome to the Eastern Region's Recreation Fee Proposal Public Scoping Application!

How to Use this Site

Select one of the forest names above to comment on the recreation fee proposal. Forest names that say *Closed* have ended their commenting period but you can still view the proposed fee changes for developed recreation sites. Each forest provides general project information. Navigating past the general information will bring you to the interactive map. Select a site on the map to see details and leave a comment.

How to Submit a Comment Note: Do not track your physical location if your browser prompts you to. If the map has zoomed to a different location than the project area, press the "Home" button to return to the project.

  1. Select the Home button to see the full list of sites.
  2. Use the "Filter list by map" toggle to show only those sites that are in your current view.
  3. Zoom to, or search for, a location you would like to comment on.
  4. Select the site you would like to comment on and click the green comment button to leave your comment.
  5. Leave your comment and optionally provide your email and any supporting documents as an attachment.
  6. Select the submit button to leave your comment.

 Note: Your comment is limited to 10,000 characters. You do have the option to attach a document if you have more to share. 


Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest *Closed

Project Description

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is interested in receiving your comments on recreation fee proposals.

You can submit site-specific comments by using the interactive web map. To submit an overall comment on proposed fee changes, use the contact information below:

Project Point of Contact: Karen Katz Phone: 715-362-1300 Email:  sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov  Mailing Address: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Attention: Recreation Program 500 Hanson Lake Road Rhinelander. WI 54501

Comments will be accepted through: September 30, 2024

All comments will be reviewed by forest personnel. Those comments found to be relevant will be evaluated further and considered in this proposal.

a person standing in a lookout tower overlooking the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest at sunset

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Chippewa National Forest *Closed*

Project Description

The Chippewa National Forest is interested in receiving your comments on recreation fee proposals.

You can submit site-specific comments by using the interactive web map. To submit an overall comment on proposed fee changes, use the contact information below:

Project Point of Contact: Michelle Heiker Phone: 218-335-8600 Email:  michelle.heiker@usda.gov  Mailing Address: Chippewa National Forest Attention: Michelle Heiker 200 Ash Avenue NW Cass Lake, MN 56633

Comments will be accepted through: September 1, 2024

All comments will be reviewed by forest personnel. Those comments found to be relevant will be evaluated further and considered in this proposal.

Boat ramp and dock going into lake on the Chippewa National Forest

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Huron-Manistee National Forests *Closed*

Project Description

The Huron-Manistee National Forests are interested in receiving your comments on recreation fee proposals.

You can submit site-specific comments by using the interactive web map. To submit an overall comment on proposed fee changes, use the contact information below:

Project Point of Contact: Nick Edington Phone: 231-775-2421 Email:  sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov  Mailing Address: Huron-Manistee National Forests Attention: Recreation Fee Proposal 1755 South Mitchell Street Cadillac, MI 49601

Comments will be accepted through: September 1, 2024

All comments will be reviewed by forest personnel. Those comments found to be relevant will be evaluated further and considered in this proposal.

Swans on a lake surrounded by fall foliage

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Monongahela National Forest *Closed*

Project Description

The Monongahela National Forest is interested in receiving your comments on recreation fee proposals.

You can submit site-specific comments by using the interactive web map. To submit an overall comment on proposed fee changes, use the contact information below:

Project Point of Contact: Monongahela National Forest Phone: 304-636-1800 Email:  william.cober@usda.gov  Mailing Address: 200 Sycamore Street Elkins, WV 26241

Comments will be accepted through: July 31, 2024

All comments will be reviewed by forest personnel. Those comments found to be relevant will be evaluated further and considered in this proposal.

A scenic view from an Appalachian mountaintop at dusk.

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Hoosier National Forest *Closed*

Project Description

The Hoosier National Forest is interested in receiving your comments on recreation fee proposals.

You can submit site-specific comments by using the interactive web map. To submit an overall comment on proposed fee changes, use the contact information below:

Project Point of Contact: Hoosier National Forest Phone: 812-275-5987 Email:  stacy.duke@usda.gov  Mailing Address: 811 Constitution Avenue Bedford, IN 47421

Comments will be accepted through: October 31, 2021

All comments will be reviewed by Forest personnel. Those comments found to be relevant will be evaluated further and considered in this proposal.

Kayak on a slow moving river in a forest on the Hoosier National Forest.

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