How to resolve AdBlock issue? The prospective change would be a business opportunity for a non-Forest Service entity to operate the RBRA as a concessionaire.
For more than 20 years, the forest has charged visitors fees at RBRA for camping at Sycamore Grove, Camp Discovery, and using the boat ramp.
These fees have been reinvested into the facilities paying for operations and maintenance costs. However, fees currently being collected are not nearly enough to keep up with the rising cost of maintaining the site.
Due to current and future budget constraints, a change is necessary in order to keep this area open and able to provide high quality recreational opportunities to the public.
“I believe this new approach will benefit the community and enhance the recreation experience at the RBRA,” said Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson.
To make this a viable business opportunity, there may be changes in the recreation fees charged to visitors at the RBRA.
What those changes will be are unknown until a prospectus is produced and responses to a request for proposals are received. One potential change would be a fee for day users.
“I am hopeful that a new partnership and fee changes at the RBRA will allow for improved maintenance of what is there now, enhancements to facilities and additional services in the future, and an increase in customer service available onsite,” Carlson said. “These upgrades would be of benefit to all visitors and could lead to increased popularity of the site as an outdoor recreation destination.”
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