JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson and Greys River Ranger districts of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be hosting two community meetings for proposed fee increases for camping areas in the Greys River corridor and the Snake River proposed fee area. 

On the Jackson Ranger District, a fee of $40 a season or $3 per day is proposed for recreation in the Snake River Canyon.

On the Greys River Ranger District, 12 campsite fee increases are being proposed:

  • Cazier Guard Station: Currently $40/night, group size 8. Proposed $80/night, group size 8
  • Cottonwood Lake Campground: Currently $10/night. Proposed $20/night
  • Cottonwood Lake Group Camp: Currently $35/night, group size 25. Proposed $45/night, groups size 25 
  • Cottonwood Lake Picnic Area: Currently $25/day, group size 25. Proposed $35/day, group size 25 
  • Deer Creek Guard Station: Currently $40/night, group size 6. Proposed $80/night, group size 6 
  • Forest Park Campground: Currently $10/night. Proposed $20/night 
  • Lynx Creek Group Camp: Currently $0/night. Proposed $100/night, group size 40  
  • Mccain Guard Station: Currently $30/night, group size 6. Proposed $80/night, group size 6 
  • Meadows Guard Station: Currently $40/night, group size 6. Proposed $80/night, group size 6 
  • Moose Flat Campground: Currently $10/night. Proposed $20/night
  • Murphy Creek Campground: Currently $7/night. Proposed $20/night 
  • Swift Creek Campground: Currently $0/night. Proposed $20/night

A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson District office located at 340 N Cache St. Another meeting will be held in Alpine on Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Alpine Civic Center located at 121 US-89. 

Written public comment is being accepted through Sept. 1.

Comments can be sent by mail to: Bridger-Teton National Forest, Attention: Fee Proposal Comments, 340 N. Cache, P.O. Box 1888, Jackson, Wyoming, 83001.

Comments can also be sent via email to SM.FS.BTNFFeeProp@usda.gov or provided online here. Comment cards are available at the Jackson and Greys River Ranger District Offices during normal business hours.

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.