EP 1130-2-550
Change 3
15 Aug 02
project for end-of-season evaluation. The program should be evaluated for effectiveness in
increasing campsite use on an annual basis. Each District may produce and distribute a
camping coupon for their projects' use. Each coupon will be numbered, and the Operations
Manager will authorize the number of camping coupons issued per season in accordance
with the District's established schedule of use fees. The Operations Manager will authorize
each camping coupon issued. See Appendix U, Figure U-1 for a sample Free-night
Camping Coupon.
g. ENG Form 4457. ENG Form 4457 (User Permit) may be used as a permit and the
official record for receipt of fees paid for use of campsites, other special sites, facilities,
equipment, services, activities, and special events. The cardboard copy will be issued to
the user and the white or yellow copy and voided cardboard copies will be retained for at
least one year. ENG Form 4457 is available from the USACE Publications Depot. The
Automated User Permit System (AUPS) and the National Recreation Reservation System
(NRRSTM) may also be used to collect fees and issue permits.
9-4. Campground Use Fees.
a. Criteria. A fee will be charged for single user unit campsites and group camp
areas in accordance with the criteria shown in Appendix M.
b. Payment. A maximum of 14 days in use fee charges may be collected for a single
user unit campsite or group camp area in advance. Payment will be made by personal
check, traveler's check, cashier's check, currently accepted credit card, debit card, money
order, or cash. The preferred method of payment is by credit card for security reasons.
c. Methods of Collection. Fees for the use of camping areas will be collected by one
of the following methods:
(1)
Fees may be collected by uniformed Corps personnel at the entrance to the
area. Fees may also be collected by Ranger personnel while on routine patrols through a
fee camp area.
(2) Fees may be collected by contract gate attendants as part of their overall
responsibility of providing control, information, or custodial services. Contractors will be
properly identified to preclude unauthorized personnel from collecting fees. Operations
Managers will arrange for frequent collections of use fees from the contractor or frequent
deposits by attendants to preclude a large buildup of cash at the gatehouse. Collection of
use fees by contract gate attendants is the preferred method of collection. Volunteers are
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