A U.S. Forest Service plan to increase camping and day use fees for the popular recreation areas around Green Mountain Reservoir has been shelved after a review by top agency officials in Washington, D.C.
Green Mountain Reservoir is located north of the Breckenridge/Frisco/Dillon area.
The fee increase was announced several months ago as part of the first-ever formal management plan for the area, one of the few local recreation sites with a relatively undeveloped feel.
Increased use and abuse of the area over the past few years has resulted in resource damage, including litter and erosion. The increased fees were proposed to address these issues. The new management plan was aimed at creating a safe environment while providing good stewardship for natural resources.
The fees for this summer will remain at $5 per vehicle, per day, for day use or camping, said Ken Waugh, recreation staff officer for the Dillon Ranger District.
The campgrounds and day use facilities at Prairie Point and McDonald Flats are operated under concession, and the fees there will stay at $10 for camping and $7 for day use, Waugh said.
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