---
kind: "section"
citation: "16 U.S.C. § 6802"
title: "16"
title_heading: "Conservation"
number: "6802"
heading: "Recreation fee authority"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/16/6802"
units:
  - "Chapter 87 — Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement"
---

# §6802. Recreation fee authority

- (a) **Authority of Secretary—** Beginning in fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) may establish, modify, charge, and collect [recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) at [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) as provided for in this section.
- (b) **Basis for recreation fees—** [Recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) shall be established in a manner consistent with the following criteria:
  - (1) The amount of the [recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) shall be commensurate with the benefits and services provided to the visitor.
  - (2) The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall consider the aggregate effect of [recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) on recreation users and [recreation service providers](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9).
  - (3) The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall consider comparable fees charged elsewhere and by other public agencies and by nearby private sector operators.
  - (4) The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall consider the public policy or management objectives served by the [recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7).
  - (5) The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall obtain input from the appropriate Recreation Resource [Advisory Committee](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=1), as provided in [section 6803(d) of this title](/usc/16/6803.md?p=d).
  - (6) The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall consider such other factors or criteria as determined appropriate by the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11).
- (c) **Special considerations—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall establish the minimum number of [recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) and shall avoid the collection of multiple or layered [recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) for similar uses, activities, or programs.
- (d) **Limitations on recreation fees—**
  - (1) **Prohibition on fees for certain activities or services—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall not charge any [standard amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=15) or [expanded amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=2) for [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Reclamation under this chapter for any of the following:
    - (A) Solely for parking, undesignated parking, or picnicking along roads or trailsides.
    - (B) For general access unless specifically authorized under this section.
    - (C) For dispersed [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) with low or no investment unless specifically authorized under this section.
    - (D) For [persons](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) who are driving through, walking through, boating through, horseback riding through, or hiking through [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) without using the facilities and services.
    - (E) For camping at undeveloped sites that do not provide a minimum number of facilities and services as described in [subsection (g)(2)(A)](#g-2-A).
    - (F) For use of overlooks or scenic pullouts.
    - (G) For travel by private, noncommercial vehicle over any national parkway or any road or highway established as a part of the Federal-aid System, as defined in [section 101 of title 23](/usc/23/101.md),[^1] which is commonly used by the public as a means of travel between two places either or both of which are outside any [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) or [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) at which [recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) are charged under this chapter.
    - (H) For travel by private, noncommercial vehicle, boat, or aircraft over any road or highway, waterway, or airway to any land in which such [person](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) has any property right if such land is within any [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) or [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) at which [recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) are charged under this chapter.
    - (I) For any [person](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) who has a right of access for hunting or fishing privileges under a specific provision of law or treaty.
    - (J) For any [person](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) who is engaged in the conduct of official Federal, [State](/usc/16/6801.md?p=16), Tribal, or local government business.
    - (K) For special attention or extra services necessary to meet the needs of the disabled.
  - (2) **Relation to fees for use of highways or roads—** An entity that pays a [special recreation permit fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=14) or similar permit fee shall not be subject to a road cost-sharing fee or a fee for the use of highways or roads that are open to private, noncommercial use within the boundaries of any Federal recreational lands or waters, as authorized under [section 537 of this title](/usc/16/537.md).
  - (3) **Prohibition on fees for certain persons or places—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall not charge an [entrance fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=1) or [standard amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=15) for the following:
    - (A) Any [person](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) under 16 years of age.
    - (B) Outings conducted for noncommercial educational purposes by schools or bona fide academic institutions.
    - (C) The U.S.S. Arizona [Memorial](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=2), Independence National Historical [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3), any [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) System within the District of Columbia, or Arlington House-Robert E. Lee National [Memorial](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=2).
    - (D) The Flight 93 National [Memorial](/usc/16/450ss–1.md?p=2).
    - (E) Entrance on other routes into the Great Smoky Mountains National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) or any part thereof unless fees are charged for entrance into that [park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) on main highways and thoroughfares.
    - (F) Entrance on [units](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) System containing deed restrictions on charging fees.
    - (G) An [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) or [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) covered under section 203 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96–487; [16 U.S.C. 410hh–2](/usc/16/410hh–2.md)), with the exception of Denali National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) and [Preserve](/usc/16/698u–1.md?p=2).
    - (H) A [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of the National Wildlife Refuge System created, expanded, or modified by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96–487).
    - (I) Any [person](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) who visits a [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) or [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) under the jurisdiction of the United States [Fish and Wildlife](/usc/16/3102.md?p=17) Service and who has been issued a valid migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp issued under [section 718b of this title](/usc/16/718b.md).
    - (J) Any [person](/usc/16/450rr–1.md?p=b) engaged in a nonrecreational activity authorized under a valid permit issued under any other Act, including a valid grazing permit.
  - (4) **No restriction on recreation opportunities—** Nothing in this chapter shall limit the use of recreation opportunities only to [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) designated for collection of [recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7).
- (e) **Entrance fee—**
  - (1) **Authorized sites for entrance fees—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) of the Interior may charge an [entrance fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=1) for a [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) System, including a national monument administered by the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) Service, or for a [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
  - (2) **Prohibited sites—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall not charge an [entrance fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=1) for [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Forest Service.
- (f) **Standard amenity recreation fee—** Except as limited by [subsection (d)](#d), the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) may charge a [standard amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=15) for [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, or the Forest Service, but only at the following:
  - (1) A National Conservation [Area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A).
  - (2) A National Volcanic Monument.
  - (3) A destination visitor or interpretive center that provides a broad range of interpretive services, programs, and media.
  - (4) An [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A)—
    - (A) that provides significant opportunities for outdoor recreation;
    - (B) that has substantial Federal investments;
    - (C) where fees can be efficiently collected; and
    - (D) that contains all of the following amenities:
      - (i) Designated developed parking.
      - (ii) A permanent toilet facility.
      - (iii) A permanent trash receptacle.
      - (iv) Interpretive sign, exhibit, or kiosk.
      - (v) Picnic tables.
      - (vi) Security services.
- (g) **Expanded amenity recreation fee—**
  - (1) **NPS and USFWS authority—** Except as limited by [subsection (d)](#d), the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) of the Interior may charge an [expanded amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=2), either in [addition](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-2) to an [entrance fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=1) or by itself, at [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) under the jurisdiction of the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) Service or the United States [Fish and Wildlife](/usc/16/3102.md?p=17) Service when the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) of the Interior determines that the visitor uses a specific or specialized facility, equipment, or service.
  - (2) **Other Federal land management agencies—** Except as limited by [subsection (d)](#d), the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) may charge an [expanded amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=2), either in [addition](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-2) to a standard amenity fee or by itself, at [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, or the Bureau of Reclamation, but only for the following facilities or services:
    - (A) Use of developed campgrounds that provide at least a majority of the following:
      - (i) Tent or trailer spaces.
      - (ii) Picnic tables.
      - (iii) Drinking water.
      - (iv) Access roads.
      - (v) The collection of the fee by an employee or agent of the [Federal land management agency](/usc/16/6801.md?p=3).
      - (vi) Reasonable visitor protection.
      - (vii) Refuse containers.
      - (viii) Toilet facilities.
      - (ix) Simple devices for containing a campfire.
    - (B) Use of highly developed boat launches with specialized facilities or services such as mechanical or hydraulic boat lifts or facilities, multi-lane paved ramps, paved parking, restrooms and other improvements such as boarding floats, loading ramps, or fish cleaning stations.
    - (C) Rental of cabins, boats, stock animals, lookouts, historic structures, group day-use or overnight sites, audio tour devices, portable sanitation devices, binoculars or other equipment.
    - (D) Use of hookups for electricity, cable, or sewer.
    - (E) Use of sanitary dump stations.
    - (F) Participation in an enhanced interpretive program or special tour.
    - (G) Use of reservation services.
    - (H) Use of transportation services.
    - (I) Use of [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) where emergency medical or first-aid services are administered from facilities staffed by public employees or employees under a contract or reciprocal agreement with the Federal Government.
    - (J) Use of developed swimming sites that provide at least a majority of the following:
      - (i) Bathhouse with showers and flush toilets.
      - (ii) Refuse containers.
      - (iii) Picnic [areas](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A).
      - (iv) Paved parking.
      - (v) Attendants, including lifeguards.
      - (vi) Floats encompassing the swimming [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A).
      - (vii) Swimming deck.
- (h) **Special recreation permits and fees—**
  - (1) **Special recreation permits—**
    - (A) **Applications—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11)—
      - (i) may develop and make available to the public an application to obtain a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) described in clause (i) of [section 6801(13)(A) of this title](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A); and
      - (ii) shall develop and make available to the public an application to obtain a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) described in each of clauses (ii) through (iv) of [section 6801(13)(A) of this title](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A).
    - (B) **Issuance of permits—** On review of a completed application developed under [subparagraph (A)](#h-1-A), as applicable, and a determination by the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) that the applicant is eligible for the [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A), the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) may issue to the applicant a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A), subject to any terms and conditions that are determined to be necessary by the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11).
    - (C) **Incidental sales—** A [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) issued under this paragraph may include an authorization for sales that are incidental in nature to the permitted use of the [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4), except where otherwise prohibited by law.
  - (2) **Special recreation permit fees—**
    - (A) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) may charge a [special recreation permit fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=14) for the issuance of a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) in accordance with this paragraph.
    - (B) **Predetermined special recreation permit fees—**
      - (i) **In general—** For purposes of subparagraphs (D) and (E) of this paragraph, the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall establish and may charge a predetermined fee, described in clause (ii) of this subparagraph, for a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) described in clause (iii) or (iv) of [section 6801(13)(A) of this title](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) for a specific type of use on a [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) of [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4), consistent with the criteria set forth in clause (iii) of this subparagraph.
      - (ii) **Type of fee—** A predetermined fee described in [clause (i)](#h-2-B-i) shall be—
        - (I) a fixed fee that is assessed per [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A), including a fee with an associated size limitation or other criteria as determined to be appropriate by the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11); or
        - (II) an amount assessed per visitor-use day.
      - (iii) **Criteria—** A predetermined fee under [clause (i)](#h-2-B-i) shall—
        - (I) have been established before January 4, 2025;
        - (II) be established after January 4, 2025, in accordance with [subsection (b)](#b);
        - (III)
          - (aa) be established after January 4, 2025; and
          - (bb) be comparable to an amount described in subparagraph [(D)(ii)](#h-2-D-ii) or [(E)(ii)](#h-2-E-ii), as applicable; or
        - (IV) beginning on the date that is 2 years after January 4, 2025, be $6 per visitor-use day in instances in which the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) has not established a predetermined fee under subclause [(I)](#h-2-B-iii-I), [(II)](#h-2-B-iii-II), or [(III)](#h-2-B-iii-III).
    - (C) **Calculation of fees for specialized recreational uses and large-group activities or events—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) may, at the discretion of the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11), establish and charge a fee for a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) described in clause (i) or (ii) of [section 6801(13)(A) of this title](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A).
    - (D) **Calculation of fees for single organized group recreation activities or events, competitive events, and certain recurring organized group recreation activities—** If the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) elects to charge a fee for a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) described in [section 6801(13)(A)(iii) of this title](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A-iii), the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall charge the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9), based on the election of the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9)—
      - (i) the applicable predetermined fee established under [subparagraph (B)](#h-2-B); or
      - (ii) an amount equal to a percentage of, to be determined by the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11), but to not to exceed 5 percent of, adjusted gross receipts calculated under [subparagraph (F)](#h-2-F).
    - (E) **Calculation of fees for temporary permits and long-term permits—** Subject to [subparagraph (G)](#h-2-G), if the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) elects to charge a fee for a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) described in [section 6801(13)(A)(iv) of this title](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A-iv), the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall charge the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9), based on the election of the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9)—
      - (i) the applicable predetermined fee established under [subparagraph (B)](#h-2-B); or
      - (ii) an amount equal to a percentage of, to be determined by the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11), but not to exceed 3 percent of, adjusted gross receipts calculated under [subparagraph (F)](#h-2-F).
    - (F) **Adjusted gross receipts—** For the purposes of subparagraphs [(D)(ii)](#h-2-D-ii) and [(E)(ii)](#h-2-E-ii), the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall calculate the adjusted gross receipts collected for each trip or event authorized under a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A), using either of the following calculations, based on the election of the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9):
      - (i) The sum of—
        - (I) the product obtained by multiplying—
          - (aa) the general amount paid by participants of the trip or event to the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9) for the applicable trip or event (excluding amounts related to goods, souvenirs, merchandise, gear, and additional food provided or sold by the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9)); and
          - (bb) the quotient obtained by dividing—
            - (AA) the number of days of the trip or event that occurred on [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) covered by the [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A), rounded to the nearest whole day; by
            - (BB) the total number of days of the trip or event; and
        - (II) the amount of any additional revenue received by the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9) for an add-on activity or an optional excursion that occurred on the [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) covered by the [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A).
      - (ii) The difference between—
        - (I) the total cost paid by the participants of the trip or event for the trip or event to the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9), including any additional revenue received by the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9) for an add-on activity or an optional excursion that occurred on the [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) covered by the [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A); and
        - (II) the sum of—
          - (aa) the amount of any revenues from goods, souvenirs, merchandise, gear, and additional food provided or sold by the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9) to the participants of the applicable trip or event;
          - (bb) the amount of any costs or revenues from services and activities provided or sold by the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9) to the participants of the trip or event that occurred in a location other than the [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) covered by the [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) (including costs for travel and lodging outside the [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) covered by the [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A)); and
          - (cc) the amount of any revenues from any service provided by a [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9) for an activity on [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) that is not covered by the [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A).
    - (G) **Exception—** Notwithstanding [subparagraph (E)](#h-2-E), the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) may charge a [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9) a minimum annual fee for a [special recreation permit](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A) described in [section 6801(13)(A)(iv) of this title](/usc/16/6801.md?p=13-A-iv).
    - (H) **Savings clauses—**
      - (i) **Effect—** Nothing in this paragraph affects any fee for—
        - (I) a concession contract administered by the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) Service or the United States [Fish and Wildlife](/usc/16/3102.md?p=17) Service for the provision of accommodations, facilities, or services; or
        - (II) a commercial use authorization or [special use permit](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=13) for use of [Federal recreational lands and waters](/usc/16/6801.md?p=4) managed by the National [Park](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-3) Service.
      - (ii) **Cost recovery—** Nothing in this paragraph affects the ability of the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) to recover any administrative costs under [section 8549 of this title](/usc/16/8549.md).
      - (iii) **Special recreation permit fees and other recreation fees—** The collection of a [special recreation permit fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=14) under this paragraph shall not affect the authority of the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) to collect an [entrance fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=1), a [standard amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=15), or an [expanded amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=2) authorized under subsections [(e)](#e), [(f)](#f), and [(g)](#g).
- (i) **Disclosure of recreation fees and use of recreation fees—**
  - (1) **Notice of entrance fees, standard amenity recreation fees, expanded amenity recreation fees, and available recreation passes—**
    - (A) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall post clear notice of any [entrance fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=1), [standard amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=15), [expanded amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=2), and available [recreation passes](/usc/16/6801.md?p=8)—
      - (i) at appropriate locations in each [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) or [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) of Federal recreational land and waters at which an [entrance fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=1), [standard amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=15), or [expanded amenity recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=2) is charged; and
      - (ii) on the appropriate website for such [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) or [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A).
    - (B) **Publications—** The [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall include in publications distributed at a [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) or [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) or described in [subparagraph (A)](#i-1-A) the notice described in that subparagraph.
  - (2) **Notice of uses of recreation fees—** Beginning on January 1, 2026, the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall annually post, at the location at which a [recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) described in [paragraph (1)(A)](#i-1-A) is collected, clear notice of—
    - (A) the total [recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) collected during each of the 2 preceding fiscal years at the respective [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) or [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) of the [Federal land management agency](/usc/16/6801.md?p=3); and
    - (B) each use during the preceding fiscal year of the applicable [recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) or [recreation pass](/usc/16/6801.md?p=8) revenues collected under this section.
  - (3) **Notice of recreation fee projects—** To the extent practicable, the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall post clear notice at the location at which work is performed using [recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) and [recreation pass](/usc/16/6801.md?p=8) revenues collected under this section.
  - (4) **Centralized reporting on agency websites—**
    - (A) **In general—** Not later than January 1, 2025, and not later than 60 days after the beginning of each fiscal year thereafter, the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) shall post on the website of the applicable [Federal land management agency](/usc/16/6801.md?p=3) a searchable list of each use during the preceding fiscal year of the [recreation fee](/usc/16/6801.md?p=7) or [recreation pass](/usc/16/6801.md?p=8) revenues collected under this section.
    - (B) **List components—** The list required under [subparagraph (A)](#i-4-A) shall include, with respect to each use described in that subparagraph—
      - (i) a title and description of the overall [project](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-4);
      - (ii) a title and description for each component of the [project](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-4);
      - (iii) the location of the [project](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-4); and
      - (iv) the amount obligated for the [project](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-4).
  - (5) **Notice to customers—** A [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9) may inform a customer of the [recreation service provider](/usc/16/6801.md?p=9) of any fee charged by the [Secretary](/usc/16/6801.md?p=11) under this section.
- (j) **Online payments—**
  - (1) **In general—** In [addition](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-2) to providing onsite payment methods, the [Secretaries](/usc/16/6801.md?p=10) may collect payment online for—
    - (A) [entrance fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=1) under [subsection (e)](#e);
    - (B) [standard amenity recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=15) under [subsection (f)](#f);
    - (C) [expanded amenity recreation fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=2) under [subsection (g)](#g); and
    - (D) [special recreation permit fees](/usc/16/6801.md?p=14).
  - (2) **Distribution of online payments—** An online payment collected under [paragraph (1)](#j-1) that is associated with a specific [unit](/usc/16/430f–7.md?p=4) or [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) of a [Federal land management agency](/usc/16/6801.md?p=3) shall be distributed in accordance with [section 6804(c) of this title](/usc/16/6804.md?p=c).

## Footnotes

[^1]: See References in Text note below.

## Source credit

(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 803, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3378; Pub. L. 118–234, title III, §§ 311(b), 322(c), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 2893, 2910.)

## Notes

### Editorial Notes

### References in Text

Section 101 of title 23, referred to in subsec. (d)(1)(G), was subsequently amended, and section 101 no longer defines “Federal-aid System”.

The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(3)(H), is Pub. L. 96–487, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2371. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of this title and Tables.

### Amendments

2025—Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 118–234, § 311(b)(2), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 6803(d) of this title.

Subsec. (d)(1), (4). Pub. L. 118–234, § 311(b)(1), made technical amendment to references in original act which appear in introductory provisions and two places in text of par. (1) and in text of par. (4) as references to this chapter.

Subsecs. (h), (i). Pub. L. 118–234, § 311(b)(3), added subsecs. (h) and (i) and struck out former subsec. (h). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (h) read as follows: “The Secretary may issue a special recreation permit, and charge a special recreation permit fee in connection with the issuance of the permit, for specialized recreation uses of Federal recreational lands and waters, such as group activities, recreation events, motorized recreational vehicle use.”

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 118–234, § 322(c), added subsec. (j).

### Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Prohibition on Entrance Fee at Statue of Liberty National Monument

Pub. L. 100–55, June 19, 1987, 101 Stat. 371, provided: “That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, after the date of enactment of this Act [June 19, 1987], the Secretary of the Interior shall not charge any entrance or admission fee at the Statue of Liberty National Monument, New Jersey and New York.”