EP 1130-2-550
Change 3
15 Aug 02
d. Collection Costs. Normally, recreation use fees will be collected only at those
areas where revenue exceeds the cost of collection. As a general rule, the fee program for
an area will be terminated if the sum of direct and indirect costs of collection exceeds
revenue for two consecutive years. This policy does not preclude the control of access
with manned gates at non-fee areas.
e. Exceptions. In some unusual cases, it may be in the best interest of the public and
the government to charge recreation use fees at areas where cost of collection has
historically exceeded revenue collected. Should such areas be recommended for inclusion
in the fee program, a written justification for such action will be submitted by the District
Commander to the MSC Commander. The justification will explain:
(1) The management alternatives considered which could result in more economical
fee collection and the impact of each alternative;
(2) The cost to operate and maintain the camp area if there is no fee collection;
(3) If it is in the best interest of the Government or public to continue charging a use
fee, close the camp area, or operate the camp area as a non-fee area.
f. Public Relations. In the interest of informing the public of the fee collection
program, public relations activities will be conducted to disseminate information regarding
this program before the collection of fees begins.
(1) District Commanders will notify Congressional representatives, as appropriate,
of the fee collection program in their Congressional districts.
(2) All areas designated as recreation use fee areas will be marked in accordance
with the standards set forth in the Corps of Engineers sign manual. The U.S. Fee Area
symbol will be displayed at the entrance to designated use fee areas and will be installed
prior to collection of fees in the area.
(3) A limited number of Free-night Camping Coupons may be issued for the purpose
of increasing awareness of recreation opportunities to potential users. These coupons will
not be redeemed for camping at reservable sites. To reduce confusion, these coupons
should not be referred to as "vouchers". Each coupon will be redeemed within one year
from the date of issuance. A camping coupon may only be used at the issuing Project.
The issuing project must keep a record of each coupon issued, including the date, value,
recipient, and reason for issuance. Incoming coupons must be retained by the receiving
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