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Prospectus for Campground and
Related Granger-Thye Concessions
USDA Forest Service – Intermountain Region
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
August 2008
Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions
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Table of Contents
Errata ............................................................................................................................................. 2
I. Business Opportunity ................................................................................................................. 5
A. Introduction........................................................................................................................... 5
B. Area Description ................................................................................................................... 6
C. Description of Developed Recreation Sites and Facilities .................................................... 9
D. Government-furnished Property ......................................................................................... 25
E. Government-furnished Supplies.......................................................................................... 25
F. Utilities and Waste Management......................................................................................... 25
II. Forest Service Concession Programs and Policies.................................................................. 36
A. National Recreation Reservation Service ........................................................................... 36
B. Pass Discounts..................................................................................................................... 38
D. Site Closures ....................................................................................................................... 38
D. Administrative Use ............................................................................................................. 38
E. Applicable Forest Orders..................................................................................................... 38
F. Fee Tickets and Compilation of Use and Revenue Data ..................................................... 39
G. Customer Service Comment Cards ..................................................................................... 39
H. Performance Evaluations .................................................................................................... 39
I. Accessibility ......................................................................................................................... 40
J. Camping Unit Capacity ........................................................................................................ 40
K. Stay Limit............................................................................................................................ 43
L. Fees Charged to the Public .................................................................................................. 43
M. Law Enforcement ............................................................................................................... 44
N. Consent to Store Hazardous Materials................................................................................ 44
O. Additional Revenue-producing Sales, Services, and/or Fees ............................................. 45
P. Other Pertinent Information................................................................................................. 45
III. Special Use Permit................................................................................................................. 48
A. Permit Term ........................................................................................................................ 49
B. Permit Holder Responsibilities............................................................................................ 49
C. Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement.................................................................................. 50
D. Liability Insurance…. Use boiler plate from website template .......................................... 51
E. Bonding ............................................................................................................................... 51
IV. Application ............................................................................................................................ 51
A. Instructions for Submitting Applications............................................................................ 51
B. General Terms, Qualifications, and Reservations............................................................... 53
C. Application Package Requirements .................................................................................... 53
D. Evaluation of Applications.................................................................................................. 58
VI. Acronyms............................................................................................................................... 60
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Appendices
Appendix 1: Vicinity Map
Appendix 2: Recreation Site Maps and Summaries
Appendix 3: Inventory of Government-furnished Property
Appendix 4: Special Use Permit (FS-2700-4h)
Appendix 5: Applicable Forest Orders That Apply To Recreation Sites
Appendix 6: Sample Use Report
Appendix 7: Sample Customer Service Comment Card
Appendix 8: Performance Appraisal Form for Concession Developed Sites
Appendix 9: Law Enforcement in Forest Service Concession Campgrounds
Appendix 10: Sample Annual Operating Plan
Appendix 11: Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement (FS-2700-4h, Appendix B)
Appendix 12: Holder Maintenance, Reconditioning, or Renovation (MRR) Plan
Appendix 13: Sample Collection Agreement for Granger-Thye Offset Work
Appendix 14: Granger-Thye Fee Offset Certification (FS-2700-4h, Appendix G)
Appendix 15: Indirect Cost Reimbursement in Granger-Thye Permits
Appendix 16: Sample Business Plan
Appendix 17: Financial Statement (FS-6500-24)
Appendix 18: Request for Verification (FS-6500-25)
Appendix 19: Additional Revenue-producing Sales, Services, and/or Fees
Other Materials Available Upon Request
Cleaning Recreation Sites (USDA Forest Service)
In Depth Design and Maintenance Manual for Vault Toilets (USDA Forest Service)
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I. Business Opportunity
A. Introduction
This prospectus is being issued to solicit applications for a concession campground special use
permit. A single permit will be issued to provide high-quality public service in the operation and
maintenance of government-owned recreation facilities located on the Salt Lake, Heber-Kamas,
Evanston-Mountain View, Ogden and Logan Ranger Districts of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache
National Forest. In the past, each district has authorized a separate campground concession
permit. The current concession permits expire on different dates. The intent of this prospectus is
to consolidate all existing permits into one forest permit as the last permit expires.
The authorized officer for this business opportunity is Brian Ferebee, Forest Supervisor for the
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 8236 Federal Building, 125 South State Street, Salt Lake
City, Utah, 84138.
A tour is scheduled for the week of September 15th and will include walk-throughs’ and
discussions about the sites covered by this prospectus. The tour begins on the Heber-Kamas
Ranger District leaving the district office at 9:00 a.m. on September 15, 2008. The tour will then
proceed to the Evanston-Mountain View, Logan, Ogden, and Salt Lake Ranger Districts,
concluding on September 19, 2008.
District Number of sites Current Expiration Date
Permittee
Salt Lake-D1 14 Campgrounds American 12/31/2010
9 Picnic sites Land and
Leisure
Heber-Kamas-D3 19 Campgrounds American 12/31/2008
Land and
Leisure
Evanston-Mountain 18 Campgrounds American 12/31/2008
View-D4 Land and
Leisure
Ogden-D6 10 Campgrounds American 12/31/2013
3 Picnic areas Land and
3 Beaches Leisure
2 Marinas
Logan-D7 17 Campgrounds Scenic 12/31/2010
Canyons
Recreation
Service
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Permits that expire after the issuance of this prospectus will be automatically rolled into the
permit authorized by this prospectus. The permits will then be included into the remaining years
of the initial permit term of five years and will be included in future permit terms.
Over the past three years, concession operations on the Wasatch-Cache National Forest have
generated the following gross revenues:
District 2005 2006 2007
Salt Lake $337,610 $371,869 $416,302
Kamas $299,851 $327,474 $295,310
Evanston/Mountain $96,623 $91,201 $106,598
View
Ogden $721,181 $793,767 $1,221,275
Logan $137,297 $174,207 $206,373
Forest Total $1,592,562 $1,758,518 $2,245,858
Note – The 2007 Ogden increase was caused by a combination of a increase in fees, the addition
of a boat rental concession by a third party concessionaire hired to rent motorized water craft and
Willard Bay State Park was closed to boats. For Kamas District, the season was shorter in 2007
reducing the income total. Bridge closures in 2006 reduced gross receipts that year.
B. Area Description
In 2008, the Wasatch-Cache National Forest was combined with Uinta National Forest into one
management unit with two supervisor’s offices in Provo and Salt Lake City. However,
recreation facilities on districts on the southern half of the forest, the old Uinta National Forest,
are operated under a different prospectus and permit than those districts on the northern half of
the forest, the old Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, with headquarters in the Provo and Salt Lake City,
Utah, occupies 2,198,000 acres. The majority of the Forest is in Utah with an exception of
37,762 acres that are in Wyoming. The National Forest lands are located in 14 counties: Box
Elder, Cache, Davis, Duchesne, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Juab, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch,
and Weber in Utah, and Uinta in Wyoming. Ranger District offices are in Salt Lake City, Ogden,
Logan, Heber-Kamas, Pleasant Grove and Spanish Fork in Utah and Evanston and Mountain
View in Wyoming. (See Appendix 1: Vicinity Map).
The Forest is divided into three geographic areas based on the Wasatch, Stansbury and Uinta
Mountain ranges. Elevations vary from approximately 5000 feet along the Wasatch front to over
13,000 feet in the High Uinta Mountains. The Forest provides a wide range of resources and
opportunities including: watershed, wildlife, wilderness, timber, range and developed and
undeveloped recreation.
Much of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is an urban proximate Forest located adjacent
to the Wasatch Front. The recreation resource is an inherent emphasis of the Uinta-Wasatch-
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Cache National Forest. First a portion of the Forest is literally the back yard for the Wasatch
Front. Much of the population can drive 15 to 30 minutes and be on Forest land. Secondly the
Forest provides the setting for a wide spectrum of recreation opportunities varying from
wilderness to developed recreation.
Popular recreational pursuits on the Forest include:
• Driving for pleasure. This activity can occur anywhere on the Forest, but occurs
primarily on scenic byways (Logan Canyon, Ogden River, Little Cottonwood, Big
Cottonwood, Nebo Loop, Mirror Lake and Trappers Loop) and scenic backways (Alpine
Loop, Bountiful/Farmington loop, Guardsman Pass, Willard Peak, Hardware Ranch,
North Slope, Broadhead Meadow). These drives provide views of scenic vistas, beautiful
wildflowers, and spectacular fall colors.
• Camping. Most areas have developed campsites. There are almost unlimited
opportunities for dispersed camping.
• Hunting. There are ample opportunities to find game of all kind, including deer, elk,
antelope, moose, bear and mountain lion.
• Fishing. There are numerous streams, lakes, and reservoirs that provide excellent
angling, including Pineview Reservoir, Causey Reservoir, Strawberry Reservoir and
numerous lakes along the Mirror Lake Highway that are popular spots for family outings.
• Boating. Boating on the Forest is limited primarily to Pineview Reservoir and
Strawberry Reservoir with smaller boats allowed at some smaller lakes. In addition,
there are several reservoirs located near the Forest that provide excellent boating,
including Willard Bay Reservoir, Bear Lake, Jordanelle Reservoir and Utah Lake.
• Wilderness. There are nine wilderness areas on the Forest. This includes Mount Nebo,
Mount Olympus, Mount Timpanogos, Twin Peaks and Lone Peak on the Wasatch front,
Deseret Peak in the Stansbury Mountains near Tooele, Mount Naomi and Wellsville
Mountains near Logan and the largest wilderness area in the state, the High Uintas in the
Uinta Mountains along the Utah and Wyoming State line. Bike and motorized use are not
allowed in wilderness areas.
• Wildlife viewing. There are excellent areas, trails, and drives that provide areas for
viewing the abundant diversity of wildlife.
• Hiking – There are approximately 1,797 miles of trail on the Forest. Some of these trails
allow for mountain biking and horseback riding. Some watersheds like Salt Lake City
and Sandy City do not allow horses or dogs in those areas.
• Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) travel. There are approximately 565 miles of motorized
trails on the Forest. This activity is popular on the Forest and includes 4 wheel drive
vehicles, ATVs and motorcycles. Designated routes that are open to motorized use are
shown on District travel plans.
• Rock climbing. Some of the geology of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest has
resulted in outstanding opportunities for sport climbers in areas that have rock
outcroppings especially in American Fork Canyon, Provo Canyon, Logan Canyon, and
Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
• Winter Sports. There are several downhill ski areas on the Forest. Cross-country skiing
and snowshoeing is also popular.
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The Forest Service Intermountain Region and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
evaluated the unique services and opportunities provided by the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National
Forest and developed the Forest’s recreation niche. The recreation niche is what the Forest has
to offer in terms of special places, opportunities, and possible experiences, overlapped with what
people desire in terms of outdoor recreation from the public land The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache
National Forest’s recreational niche is “The Great Escape: Close, Convenient and Incredible.” 1
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is where civilization meets the wild. The Forest’s
urban interface borders one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the intermountain west
and provides quick, convenient access to residents all four-seasons making the Forest an
intensely used destination spanning backyard to backcountry. It is one of the heaviest recreation
visited National Forests in the country.
For the Salt Lake Ranger District –D1, sites are located in Salt Lake, Davis and Tooele Counties.
In Salt Lake County, the sites are in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. These sites are heavily
used and very popular being easily accessed from the heavily populated Salt Lake metropolitan
area. There are overnight campgrounds and day use picnic sites and group sites. In Tooele
County, the sites are in South Willow Canyon except for one in North Willow Canyon. These
sites receive much of their use from the quickly growing community of Tooele, as well as
receiving some visitors from the Salt Lake Valley area. In Davis County, the sites are along the
front and off of Skyline Drive (Farmington Canyon). They can be accessed from the
communities of Bountiful, Layton and Farmington.
For the Heber-Kamas Ranger District-D3, sites are located in Summit, Weber and Duchesne
Counties. Most are accessed via the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, Highway 150 from Kamas,
Utah or Evanston, Wyoming. There are also two campgrounds near Smith-Morehouse Reservoir
accessed out of the community of Oakley. Many of these sites are at higher elevations and
normally don’t open until mid-June or later. The sites are quite popular with many visitors
coming from throughout Utah and others coming from other states. Several sites stay open to
accommodate fall hunters.
For the Evanston/Mountain View Ranger District-D4, all sites are in Summit County, Utah
except Deadhorse Trailhead Campground and Meeks Cabin Campground located in Uintah
County, Wyoming. Sites can also be accessed from the Mirror Lake National Scenic Byway 150
from Kamas, Utah or Evanston, Wyoming. Some sites are also accessed from Mountain View,
Wyoming on the north slope of the High Uinta Mountains. Sites are also located at higher
elevations with visitors coming from local communities and the Salt Lake Valley. The nearby
High Uintas Wilderness area is the largest in the state and popular with hikers and horseback
riders from throughout the local area and nation.
For the Ogden Ranger District-D6, all sites are in Weber County except for Monte Cristo
Campground, which is in Rich County. The recreation facilities are in two recreation complexes.
The first is the Pineview Reservoir Recreation Complex. Pineview Reservoir is within a fifteen
minute drive from Ogden, Utah on Highway 39. Due to the Reservoir’s close proximity to the
Wasatch Front metropolitan area, the recreational use is very high, much of it day use. The
reservoir has a surface area of 2,874 acres when full, with good sandy beaches. Surface area of
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the reservoir drops substantially as the water level in the reservoir drops. The second recreation
area is the South Fork Canyon Recreation Complex. This area is eight miles directly east of
Pineview Reservoir. It is a collection of seven campgrounds along the South Fork of the Ogden
River also accessed by Highway 39.
For the Logan Ranger District-D7, all sites are in Cache County except for Box Elder
Campground in Box Elder County and Sunrise Campground, which is in Rich County. Most of
the sites are located in Logan Canyon and accessed by Highway 89 from the city of Logan or the
Bear Lake area. There are also a few sites in the Blacksmith Fork area accessed from Hyrum, the
Smithfield Campground near the community of Smithfield and the Box Elder Campground
located near Mantua Reservoir accessed from Brigham City. Sites receive moderate to high use
from local communities, the City of Logan and from some visitors of the Salt Lake Valley. Some
of the campgrounds are kept open for the elk and deer hunts such as Sunrise, Red Banks,
Guinavah-Malibu, Lodge, Box Elder and depending on the weather, part of the Tony Grove
Campground.
Cooler temperatures during the summer make Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest sites very
popular with visitors. The climate in the summer is fairly mild with the average temperature
ranging from 50 to 90 degrees. May and June can both be somewhat unpredictable, while the rest
of the summer typically has fairly clear, sunny days. Occasional rain showers occur; snow
lingers into mid June and even July 4 during some years at the higher elevation sites. Most sites
shutdown at or shortly after the Labor Day holiday weekend. Some sites continue operation into
the fall, but snowfall can begin any time after Labor Day.
C. Description of Developed Recreation Sites and Facilities
The current Salt Lake District-D1 permit includes 14 campgrounds and 9 picnic areas. The
current concessionaire provides 2 dumpsters for the Silver Lake Visitors Center at the top of Big
Cottonwood Canyon that are emptied once a week. The current concessionaire also cleans the
toilet at the Cecret Lake Trailhead, which is adjacent to Albion Basin Campground. The Forest
Service has a Cooperative Law Enforcement agreement in place with Salt Lake County, Utah.
Under this agreement the Forest Service provides supplementary funding to Salt Lake County to
provide additional law enforcement patrols for this area
The following is a description of each developed recreation site included in this prospectus (see
Appendix 2 of the prospectus, Summary and Site Maps of Recreation Sites).
Note: Above average winter snow, wet springs and/or dry falls may shorten or prolong the
season for any site on the Forest
1. Salt Lake Ranger District-D1
Tanners Flat Campground (Little Cottonwood)
The following sites are located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 4 miles
Northeast of Sandy, Utah and 8 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 7200 feet. The
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minimum operating season for Tanners Flat CG is from May through Mid October. It has 33
single sites, 3 double sites, 4 group overnight sites, an amphitheater, 2 host sites and 5 toilet
buildings.
Albion Basin Campground (Little Cottonwood)
The site is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 4 miles Northeast of
Sandy, Utah and 15 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 9500 feet. The minimum
operating season for Albion Basin CG is from July through Mid September. It has 21 single sites,
1 double site, 1 triple site, 1 host site and 3 toilet buildings. The Cecret Lake Trailhead is
included as part of the Albion Basin Campground complex and has a toilet building.
Dogwood Picnic Area (Big Cottonwood)
The site is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 9 miles Southeast of Salt
Lake City and 1 mile up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 5200 feet. The minimum
operating season for Dogwood PA is from May through Mid October. It has 3 double sites, 2
triple sites, 2 group day sites, 1 host site and 1 toilet building. Walk-in climbers who do not use
the facilities have been allowed free access.
Ledgemere Picnic Area (Big Cottonwood)
The site is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 9 miles Southeast of Salt
Lake City and 2 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 5400 feet. The minimum
operating season for Ledgemere PA is from May through Mid October. It has 11 single sites, 2
double sites, and 1 toilet building.
Birches Picnic Area (Big Cottonwood)
The site is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 9 miles Southeast of Salt
Lake City and 3 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 5440 feet. The minimum
operating season for Birches PA is from May through Mid October. It has 6 single sites and 1
toilet building.
Storm Mountain Picnic Area (Big Cottonwood)
The site is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 9 miles Southeast of Salt
Lake City and 4 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 5800 feet. The minimum
operating season for Storm Mountain PA is from May through Mid October. It has 13 single
sites, 2 double sites, 3 group day use sites, an amphitheater, 1 host site and 1 toilet building. In
the past, the permittee has found out that it is best to allow rock climbers who park across the
highway, free walk-in access through the Storm Mountain Picnic Area on their way to their rock
climbing routes. Climbers have not been charged fees, unless they choose to use the Storm
Mountain facilities by occupying a site.
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Moss Ledge Picnic Area (Big Cottonwood)
The site is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 9 miles Southeast of Salt
Lake City and 5 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 6500 feet. The minimum
operating season for Moss Ledge PA is from May through Mid October. It has 6 single sites and
1 toilet building.
Jordan Pines Group Picnic Area and Campground (Big Cottonwood)
The site is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 9 miles Southeast of Salt
Lake City and 9 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 7200 feet. The minimum
operating season for Jordan Pines CG is from May through Mid October. It has 5 group sites and
6 toilet buildings.
Spruces Picnic Area and Campground (Big Cottonwood)
The site is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 9 miles Southeast of Salt
Lake City and 10 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 7400 feet. The minimum
operating season for Spruces CG is from May through Mid October. It has 81 single sites, 9
double sites, 1 triple site, 3 group overnight sites, 4 group day use sites, 4 host sites and 11 toilet
buildings.
Redman Campground (Big Cottonwood)
The site is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is approximately 9 miles Southeast of Salt
Lake City and 14 mile up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 8300 feet. The minimum
operating season for Redman CG is from Mid June through Mid September. It has 32 single
sites, 8 double sites, 1 triple site, 3 group sites, 1 host site and 7 toilet buildings.
Cottonwood Campground (Stansbury)
The site is located in South Willow Canyon, which is approximately 5 miles South of Grantsville
in Tooele County and 4 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 6000 feet. The
minimum operating season for Cottonwood CG is from May through Mid October. It has 1
single site, 1 triple site, and 1 toilet building.
Intake Campground (Stansbury)
The site is located in South Willow Canyon, which is approximately 5 miles South of Grantsville
in Tooele County and 4.5 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 6300 feet. The
minimum operating season for Intake CG is from May through Mid October. It has 4 single sites
and 1 toilet building.
Boy Scout Campground (Stansbury)
The site is located in South Willow Canyon, which is approximately 5 miles South of Grantsville
in Tooele County and 5 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 6500 feet. The
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minimum operating season for Boy Scout CG is from May through Mid October. It has 6 single
sites, 1 double site, 1 group overnight site, and 3 toilet buildings.
Lower Narrows Campground (Stansbury)
The site is located in South Willow Canyon, which is approximately 5 miles South of Grantsville
in Tooele County and 5.5 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 6800 feet. The
minimum operating season for Lower Narrows CG is from May through Mid October. It has 3
single sites and 2 toilet buildings.
Upper Narrows Campground (Stansbury)
The site is located in South Willow Canyon, which is approximately 5 miles South of Grantsville
in Tooele County and 6 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 6900 feet. The
minimum operating season for Upper Narrows CG is from May through Mid October. It has 5
single sites, 1 group site and 2 toilet buildings.
Loop Campground (Stansbury)
The site is located in South Willow Canyon, which is approximately 5 miles South of Grantsville
in Tooele County and 8 miles up the Canyon, and sits at an elevation of 7400 feet. The
minimum operating season for Loop CG is from May through Mid October. It has 8 single sites,
1 double site, and 4 toilet buildings.
Mueller Park Picnic Area (Davis)
The site is located approximately 1.5 miles Southeast of Bountiful, Utah and sits at an elevation
of 5400 feet. Currently, the operating season for Mueller Park PA is May through Mid October.
It has 12 single sites, 7 group sites, 1 host site and 4 toilet buildings.
Sunset Campground (Davis)
The site is located approximately 5 miles East of Farmington, Utah in Farmington Canyon and
sits at an elevation of 6400 feet. The minimum operating season for Sunset CG is from June
through Mid September. It has 12 single sites, 1 double site, 2 group day use sites and 2 toilet
buildings.
Bountiful Peak Picnic Area (Davis)
The site is located approximately 5 miles East of Farmington, Utah in Farmington Canyon and
sits at an elevation of 7500 feet. The minimum operating season for Bountiful Peak PA is from
Mid June through Mid September. It has 5 single sites, 2 double sites, 1 group day use site, and 2
toilet buildings.
Bountiful Peak Campground (Davis)
The site is located approximately 5.5 miles East of Farmington, Utah in Farmington Canyon and
sits at an elevation of 7500 feet. The minimum operating season for Bountiful Peak CG is from
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Mid June through Mid September. It has 30 single sites, 4 double sites, 1 host site and 4 toilet
buildings.
2. Kamas-Heber Ranger District-D3
The current Kamas-Heber-D3 District permit includes 19 campgrounds. Seventeen
campgrounds are located within the Mirror Lake High Impact Recreation Area (HIRA) where a
modest recreation use fee is collected by the Forest Service for recreation use outside of the
facilities under the permit. Smith-Morehouse and Ledgefork Campgrounds are in Weber
Canyon and are outside the HIRA.
Several campgrounds within the Kamas-Heber Ranger District are kept open during the month of
October for the hunting season.
The Forest Service has a Cooperative Law Enforcement agreement in place with Summit
County, Utah. Under this agreement the Forest Service provides supplementary funding to
Summit County to provide additional law enforcement patrols for this area.
Through a collections agreement for approximately $25,000 with the FS the salary for a FS
employee is paid to operate campground water systems. In addition, the current permittee has
negotiated with the FS to fund the Mirror Lake Amphitheater Program, which occurs July 4
through August 31, to reimburse mileage costs for the volunteer who coordinates the program.
The current concessionaire was given permission to dump toilet vault waste free of charge at the
Forest Service Strawberry Reservoir dump station free of charge. It is projected that Soapstone
sewer lagoons located near mile marker 14 along the Mirror Lake Highway will re-open in the
fall of 2009 and the perspective permittee will be able to dump vault waste at this site free of
charge in the future for permitted facilities.
Ponderosa Group Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 5.5miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 7080 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 23 through September 3. It is a group site with one large
group camping area, 2 fire rings and 1 port-a-potty. The site can accommodate up to 100 people.
Water is not provided at the site. The entrance road to this campground is very steep. It is
recommended to visit the site before reserving, if possible, to make sure all vehicles can travel up
the entrance road.
Yellow Pine Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 6.8 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 7200 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 23 through October 27. It has 32 single sites, 1 host
site and 3 toilet buildings. Yellow Pine Creek runs adjacent to this small campground, there is
no drinking water available here. Yellow Pine Trailhead is within 1 mile of this campground.
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Taylor Fork ATV Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 9.1 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 7400 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 23 through October 27. It has 7 single sites and 2
toilet buildings. Taylor Fork Campground is 1 of 2 developed campgrounds that allows ATV
use while in the campground. This campground is also next to the trailhead for the Taylor Fork-
Cedar Hollow ATV Trail System.
Shingle Creek Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 9.5 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 7400 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 23 through October 27. It has 20 single sites, 1 host
site and 2 toilet buildings. Shingle Creek Campground is 1 of 2 developed campgrounds that
allows ATV use while in the campground.
Lower Provo Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 10.7 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 7600 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 23 through October 27. It has 9 single sites, 1 host
site and 1 toilet building.
Pine Valley North Group Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 10.7 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 7700 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 23 through September 3. It has 3 large group sites
and 7 toilet buildings. This campground is only available by reservation, and reservations tend to
fill up fast for weekend arrivals.
Soapstone Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 15.8 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 8200 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 23 through September 3. It has 28 single sites, 4
double site, 1 triple site, 1 host site and 4 toilet buildings.
Shady Dell Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 17.3 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 8200 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 23 through October 27. It has 18 single sites, 1
double site, 1 host site and 2 toilet buildings.
Cobblerest Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 19.1 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 8500 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 23 through September 8. It has 17 single sites, 1
host sites and 2 toilet buildings.
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Washington Lake Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 25 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 9400 feet. The
minimum operating season is from July 11 through September 1. It has 35 single sites, 4 double
sites, 1 host site and 3 toilet buildings. This campground is adjacent to Washington Lake.
Washington Lake Group Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 25 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 9400 feet. The
minimum operating season is from July 11 through September 1. It has 5 group overnight sites
and 3 toilet buildings. This campground is within walking distance of Washington Lake and
Spring Canyon, which is often used as an ATV or 4-wheel drive trail. The group campground is
also a short drive from Crystal Lake Trailhead.
Trial Lake Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 25.7 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 9500 feet.
The minimum operating season is from July 11 through September 1. It has 59 single sites, 1
host site and 4 toilet buildings. Views of Trial Lake are possible from the majority of campsites
within the campground.
Lilly Lake Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 26.7 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 9800 feet.
The minimum operating season is from July 11 through September 8. It has 13 single sites, 1
host site and 1 toilet building. This campground is located between Teapot and Lilly Lake. It is a
small, high-elevation campground that is operated on a first come first serve basis.
Lost Creek Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 26.9 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 9800 feet.
The minimum operating season is from July 11 through September 1. It has 34 single sites, 1
host site and 4 toilet buildings. This campground is adjacent to Lost Lake. Usually in mid-July,
water is let out causing the level of the lake to drop significantly.
Moosehorn Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 30.8 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 10,400 feet.
The minimum operating season is from July 11 through September 1. It has 32 single sites, 1
host site and 3 toilet buildings.
Mirror Lake Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 31.5 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 10,200 feet.
The minimum operating season is from July 11 through September 1. It has 67 single sites, 9
double sites, 1 triple site, 2 host sites and 5 toilet buildings. This campground is part of a larger
recreation complex centered around Mirror Lake, in addition to the campground there are 15
picnic sites, 1 amphitheater, and 2 additional toilets located at the Angler Parking area and
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Mirror Lake Trailhead. The Mirror Lake Angler Parking area and Mirror Lake Trailhead are not
a required site for the concessionaire to maintain and is a non-fee site that is included in the
Mirror Lake Recreation Fee Complex. Its use is covered by the Mirror Lake recreation Fee
permit. This is the only developed campground with several sites set aside for horse use. Sites
65 through 79 are equipped with mangers and tie-ups for pack animals.
Butterfly Campground (Mirror Lake Highway)
The site is located approximately 34.2 miles from Kamas and sits at an elevation of 10,300 feet.
The minimum operating season is from July 11 through September 8. It has 19 single sites, 1
host site and 2 toilet buildings. This is the highest elevation campground and usually opens last
during the summer operating season because of late-season snow.
Ledgefork Campground (Weber Canyon)
The site is located approximately 14 miles from Oakley and sits at an elevation of 7700 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 30 through October 27 for the deer hunting season.
It has 68 single sites, 3 double sites, 2 host sites and 8 toilet buildings. This campground is
located at the top of Smith-Morehouse Reservoir. It includes the Ledgefork Trailhead that
accesses the Smith-Morehouse Trail. It has a toilet building.
Smith-Morehouse Campground (Weber Canyon)
The site is located approximately 13 miles from Oakley and sits at an elevation of 7600 feet.
The minimum operating season is from May 30 through October 27 for the deer hunting season.
It has 33 single sites, 1 host site and 2 toilet buildings. This campground is located below Smith-
Morehouse Reservoir and is the most popular campground on the district. This site is usually
full by Thursday evenings on most weekends, especially holiday weekends. Smith-Morehouse
Boat Ramp -This site to maintain is located at Smith Morehouse Reservoir at 7,720 feet in
Weber Canyon and has the same season of operation as the Smith-Morehouse Campground. It
includes 2 risers and a 1,200 gallon vault toilet and a 6 yard garbage dumpster. Picnic tables and
fire rings are not allowed, since it serves as an overflow camping area for visitors on stand-by for
a site at Smith-Morehouse and Ledgefork Campgrounds.
3. Evanston – Mountain View Ranger District-D4
The Evanston-Mountain View District-D4 current permit includes 18 campgrounds. Picnic Sites
are included in some campgrounds. They are; Stillwater (3 sites), Sulphur (1 site), and Beaver
View (1 site). Seven campgrounds are located within the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway Recreation
Enhancement Area (additional fee required). Current operation has one host supervisor who is in
charge of the Evanston-Mountain View area and resides at the Stillwater Campground. Hosts are
located at Christmas Meadows Campground, Marsh Lake Campground, Bridger Lake
Campground, Stateline Campground, Hoop lake Campground, and Meeks Cabin Campground.
The Forest Service has a Cooperative Law Enforcement agreement in place with Summit
County, Utah. Under this agreement the Forest Service provides supplementary funding to
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Summit County to provide additional law enforcement patrols for this area. The current
concessionaire is allowed to dump toilet vault waste free of charge at the Lilly lake sewer
lagoons located near Mile 47 along the Mirror Lake highway. However, this sewer lagoon site is
closed for repairs and will re-open in the fall of 2009. While closed, the current concessionaire is
hauling vault waste to Kemmerer Wyoming.
Sulphur Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 39 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
9100 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 15 single
sites, 5 double sites, 1 picnic area, 1 group day use site and 3 toilet buildings.
Beaver View Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 36 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
8960 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 16 single
sites, 1 double site, a group day use site and 2 toilet buildings.
Hayden Fork Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 35 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
8880 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 9 single
sites and 1 toilet building.
Stillwater Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 32 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
8500 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 19 single
sites, 1 double sites, 2 picnic sites, 4 group camping sites, 1 host site and 4 toilet buildings.
Bear River Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 30 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
8400 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 3 single
sites, 1 double site, and 1 toilet building.
East Fork Bear Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 29 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
8960 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 4 single
sites, 3 double sites and 1 toilet building.
Wolverine ATV Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 34 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
9040 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 6 single
sites and 1 toilet building an ATV parking lot and unloading area.
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Christmas Meadows Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 36 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
8800 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 8 single
sites, 2 double sites, 1 host site and 1 toilet building.
Little Lyman Lake Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 47 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
9200 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 9 single
sites, 1 double site and 1 toilet building.
Meeks Cabin Campground (Evanston)
The site is located approximately 53 miles from Evanston, Wyoming and sits at an elevation of
8700 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It has 18 single
sites, 5 double site, 1 host site and 2 toilet buildings.
Deadhorse Trailhead Campground (Mountain View)
The site is located approximately 15 miles from Mountain View, Wyoming and sits at an
elevation of 8940 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It
has 4 single sites and 1 toilet building.
Stateline Campground (Mountain View)
The site is located approximately 21 miles from Mountain View, Wyoming and sits at an
elevation of 9200 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It
has 42 single sites a boat ramp and 1 toilet building.
Bridger Lake Campground (Mountain View)
The site is located approximately 23 miles from Mountain View, Wyoming and sits at an
elevation of 9340 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It
has 27 single sites, 2 double sites, 1 host site and 2 toilet buildings.
Marsh Lake Campground (Mountain View)
The site is located approximately 24 miles from Mountain View, Wyoming and sits at an
elevation of 9350 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It
has 39 single sites, 7 double sites, 1 host site and 4 toilet buildings, a parking area and boat ramp.
China Meadows Campground (Mountain View)
The site is located approximately 26 miles from Mountain View, Wyoming and sits at an
elevation of 9400 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It
has 7 single sites, 2 double sites and 1 toilet building.
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China Meadows Trailhead Campground (Mountain View)
The site is located approximately 27 miles from Mountain View, Wyoming and sits at an
elevation of 9200 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It
has 14 single sites and 2 toilet buildings.
Hoop Lake Campground (Mountain View)
The site is located approximately 33 miles from Mountain View, Wyoming and sits at an
elevation of 9200 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It
has 43 single sites, 1 host site and 4 toilet buildings, a boat ramp.
Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground (Mountain View)
The site is located approximately 34 miles from Mountain View, Wyoming and sits at an
elevation of 8940 feet. The minimum operating season is from June 1 through September 10. It
has 6 single sites and 1 toilet building.
4. Ogden Ranger District-D6
The current Ogden District-D6 permit includes 10 campgrounds, 3 picnic areas, 3 beaches and 2
marinas. Current operations have two HOST supervisors. One at Cemetery Point Marina is
responsible for Pineview day-use picnic areas and marinas. The other at the Anderson Cove
Campground is responsible for Anderson Cove, Jefferson Hunt and the South Fork area
campgrounds. The current permittee’s responsibility includes mowing lawns at Anderson Cove,
Cemetery Point and Middle Inlet sites. Coordination with the local county Sheriff office is
critical. The Sheriff staffs the on-the-water boat patrols and roving deputies during peak hours.
The Forest Service has a Cooperative Law Enforcement agreement to reimburse costs for
additional patrols at all Pineview developed sites and the South Fork Campgrounds. In the past,
the current concessionaire paid $8,000 to the Sheriff for additional patrols at Anderson Cove and
Cemetery Point. Additionally, the concessionaire paid the Sheriff’s department up to $25,000 to
provide increased weekend boat patrols on concessionaire managed beach day use areas around
the lake. This figure was based on total boat launches that year on Pineview Reservoir.
Cemetery Point Picnic Area (Pineview)
Cemetery Point is located on the shores of Pineview Reservoir and is one of the most popular
swim areas in the state. The site is located on the south shore of the peninsula locally known as
Cemetery Point accessed through Huntsville, Utah. The picnic area and marina share one entry
station on the main road. There are twenty eight picnic sites (which include a table, grill and
lawn grass), Seven vault toilets, and two paved parking areas (beach and picnic area) with a
parking capacity of approximately 310 cars. The site is located approximately 0.1 miles of
Huntsville, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5000 feet. The minimum operating season is from
May 15 through September 22.
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Middle Inlet Picnic Area (Pineview)
Middle Inlet is located 0.5 miles north of the Cemetery Point Swim Area on a smaller peninsula.
It has two vault toilets and two gravel parking lots, a well house with electric generator. A small
cove has been buoyed off to identify a swimming only beach. There are five picnic tables in an
irrigated and landscaped grass lawn. The concessionaire is responsible for all lawn care. One 80
people capacity reservable group pavilion is on the north side of the parking lot. The site is
located approximately 0.5 miles from Huntsville, Utah and sits at an elevation of 4900 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 15 through September 22.
Anderson Cove Campground (Pineview)
Anderson Cove Campground is located on the south shore of Pineview Reservoir next to SR 39
and is the only developed camping area directly adjacent to the reservoir. The campground has
fifty-eight individual camping units, nine double units, one quad unit, an overflow parking area
and four highly sought after large group areas. Each individual unit has an eight foot table,
serving table and fire ring. There are ten block vault toilets to service the campground with
approximately ten acres of managed natural grass. The concessionaire is responsible for all lawn
care. All sites are accessible for people of disabilities, as are the restrooms. A developed beach
area with gravel parking, five vault toilets, and picnic tables is on an adjacent area. Ten tent-
camping sites are adjacent to the gravel parking. A small cabin at the entrance is used as the
Public Contact /Check in Station. The cabin has minor food sales and volleyball and horseshoe
rental. There is a gate system that is closed at night with tire rippers. Full hookup host sites are
provided near the entrance, in loop C, and in the Beach area. A small compound with a
maintenance shed and a laundry shed is behind the main Host sites near the cabin. The site is
located approximately 2 miles from Huntsville, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5000 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 2 through October 1.
Jefferson Hunt Campground (Pineview)
Jefferson Hunt Campground is located on the east end of the reservoir, one-half mile east of
Anderson Cove Campground and just north of SR 36. There are 27 units with table pads, fire
circles and serving tables. Each site is accessible for people of disabilities, as are two vault
restrooms. There is a gate system that is closed at night with tire rippers. The site is located
approximately 0.3 miles from Huntsville, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5000 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 15 through September 22.
Port Ramp Marina(Pineview)
Port Ramp is located on the west side of Pineview Reservoir and is the closest ramp available to
boaters entering the valley from Ogden Canyon. It has a four lane concrete ramp. The facility
includes two restrooms, public drinking water, and courtesy docks. Parking consists of one large
paved area as well as an overflow lot located to the north of the main parking area on gravel and
grass. The concessionaire is responsible for all lawn care. Immediately adjacent to the ramp area
is a privately owned facility with wet long-term storage slips and a dry storage lot. The host
campsite (trailer pads) and boat dry storage enclosure are on adjacent private land. This requires
a separate agreement or lease directly with that land owner. The concessionaire offers long-term
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wet storage at this marina. The site is located approximately 1.5 miles from Huntsville, Utah and
sits at an elevation of 5000 feet. The minimum operating season is from May 9 through October
1.
Cemetery Point Marina (Pineview)
The Cemetery Point Marina is located next to the Cemetery Point Picnic area and is accessed
through the town of Huntsville. The facility includes a four lane cement ramp, one restroom, a
small paved parking lot and a large gravel parking area. The larger parking area serves as an
overflow lot for the picnic area. This marina also has a building used as a boat rental store. The
boat rental is provided by a local company called Club Rec. The agreement with them and the
concessionaire includes boat rentals, safe boat training, boating accessory retail, minor food sales
and OHV rentals. The concessionaire may provide their own boat rentals however, this will
require another agreement approved by the authorized officer. Full hookup host sites are adjacent
to the marina building. The site is located approximately 1/4 miles from Huntsville, Utah and
sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet. The minimum operating season is from May 9 through
September 22.
Magpie Campground (South Fork Canyon)
Magpie is a 10 unit campground in the South Fork Recreation Complex. It has two toilets and
each site has a picnic table and fire circle. There is a gate system that is closed at night with tire
rippers. The site is located approximately 5.6 miles east of Huntsville, Utah and sits at an
elevation of 5,200 feet. The minimum operating season is from May 20 through September 22.
Botts Campground (South Fork Canyon)
Botts is a small seven unit campground with two toilets. Each site consists of an eight foot table,
serving table and fire ring. The site is located approximately 6 miles east of Huntsville, Utah and
sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The minimum operating season is from May 20 through
September 22.
South Fork Campground (South Fork Canyon)
South Fork has 35 single, eight double units and a full hookup host site. There are eight toilets.
Each site is accessible, has metal picnic tables, a utility table and an elevated fire ring. There is a
gate system that is closed at night with tire rippers. The site is located approximately 7 miles east
of Huntsville, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The minimum operating season is from
May 20 through September 22.
Lower Meadows Campground (South Fork Canyon)
Lower Meadows has 19 single and six double sites, three toilets and a host unit. It has accessible
units, metal tables, utility tables and fire rings. There is a gate system that is closed at night with
tire rippers. The site is located approximately 8 miles east of Huntsville, Utah and sits at an
elevation of 5,200 feet. The minimum operating season is from May 20 through September 22.
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Upper Meadows Campground (South Fork Canyon)
Upper Meadows has nine camp sites and two toilets. Each site consists of an eight foot table,
serving table and fire ring. The site is located approximately 8 miles of Huntsville, Utah and sits
at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The minimum operating season is from May 20 through September
22.
Perception Park Campground (South Fork Canyon)
Perception Park is a fully accessible campground with a paved road, 24 single camp units with a
table, grate and fire ring. There are two vault toilets. Three group areas are adjacent to the
campground with a large toilet. There are 13 picnic sites that are available for day use. A paved
riverside trail extends for the length of the site. The site is located approximately 7 miles of
Huntsville, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The minimum operating season is from
May 20 through September 22.
Willows Campground (South Fork Canyon)
Willows has 12 single and three double sites. The units are accessible and have metal tables,
utility tables and fire rings. There is one toilet. The site is located approximately 8.5 miles east
of Huntsville, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet. The minimum operating season is from
May 20 through September 22.
Monte Cristo Campground (South Fork Canyon)
This higher elevation site is a 45 unit campground with two group areas, six toilets, a water
holding tank with pump, a host site and paved road. The site is located approximately 15 miles
from South Fork Canyon and sits at an elevation of 9000 feet. The minimum operating season is
from June 27 through September 8.
5. Logan Ranger District D-7
The current Logan District-D7 permit includes 10 campgrounds. In addition, it includes the Box
Elder Picnic Area which is part of the Box Elder Campground complex, the Tony Grove Day
Use Area and the Back Country Trailhead, the Spring Hollow Day Use Fishing Area which is
part of the Spring Hollow Campground complex and the Wood Camp Trailhead which is part of
the Wood Camp Campground Complex. In prior years, the permittee has paid the Forest Service
for some help in hazard tree removal and fence work. The Forest Service has a Cooperative Law
Enforcement agreement in place with Cache County, Utah. Under this agreement the Forest
Service provides supplementary funding to Cache County to provide additional law enforcement
patrols for this area
Bridger Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 3 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 5000 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 15 through September 15. It has 10 single sites and 1
toilet buildings.
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Spring Hollow Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 4 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 5100 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 15 through September 15. It has 11 single sites, 2 group
sites, 1 host sites and 3 toilet buildings. The site includes a day use fishing area that has a
parking area and access to campground facilities.
Guinahvah-Malibu Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 5 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 5100 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 15 through Sept 30. It has 34 single sites, 3 double sites,
3 group sites, 1 host site, and 3 toilet buildings.
Preston Valley Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 8 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 5150 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 15 through October 15. It has 9 single sites, 1 host sites
and 1 toilet building.
Lodge Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 9 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 5500 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 15 through October 15. It has 10 single sites and 1 toilet
building.
Wood Camp Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 10 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 5330 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 10 through October 15. It has 6 single sites and 2 toilet
buildings. The site includes the Wood Camp Trailhead which includes a parking lot and access to
campground facilities.
L.M. Turner Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 20 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 6400 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 15 through September 30. It has 9 single sites, 1 host
site and 1 toilet building.
Tony Grove Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 27 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 8100 feet. The
minimum operating season is from July 15 through September 30. It has 35 single sites, 1 double
site, 1 host sites and 4 toilet buildings.
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Tony Grove Day Use Area and Trailhead(Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 27 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 8100 feet. The
minimum operating season is from July 15 through September 30. It has 6 single sites and 1
toilet building.
Red Banks Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 20 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 6340 feet. The
minimum operating season is from May 15 through September 30. It has 12 single sites and 1
toilet buildings.
Sunrise Campground (Logan Canyon)
The site is located approximately 31 miles from Logan and sits at an elevation of 7600 feet. The
minimum operating season is from June 15 through September 30. It has 27 single sites, 1 host
site and 6 toilet buildings.
Pioneer Campground (Blacksmith Fork)
The site is located approximately 10 miles from Hyrum, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5400
feet. The minimum operating season is from May 15 through September 30. It has 18 single
sites and 3 toilet buildings.
Friendship Campground (Blacksmith Fork)
The site is located approximately 13 miles from Hyrum, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5400
feet. The minimum operating season is from May 15 through September 30. It has 6 single sites,
1 group site, and 1 vault toilet building.
Spring Campground (Blacksmith Fork)
The site is located approximately 14 miles from Hyrum, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5450
feet. The minimum operating season is from May 15 through September 30. It has 3 single sites,
and 1 toilet buildings.
Smithfield Campground (Smithfield)
The site is located approximately 6 miles from Smithfield, Utah and sits at an elevation of 5400
feet. The minimum operating season is from May 17 through October 1. It has 6 single sites and
1 toilet building.
Box Elder Campground (Mantua)
The site is located approximately 4 miles from Brigham City and sits at an elevation of 5200
feet. The minimum operating season is from May 15 through October 15. It has 25 single sites,
4 group sites, 1 host sites and 2 toilet buildings. The site includes the Box Elder Picnic Area
which includes 1 single site and access to campground facilities.
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Note: Above average winter snow, wet springs and/or dry falls may shorten or prolong the
season for any site on the Forest. Site amenities for each site are as listed in Appendix 3:
Inventory of Government-furnished Property.
D. Government-furnished Property
The Forest Service will provide certain property in conjunction with the concession campground
special use permit. An inventory of this property is included as Appendix 3: Inventory of
Government-furnished Property. The inventory includes a description, quantity, and estimated
replacement cost for each piece of property. In addition, most sites include other improvements
used for general operation of the site. Examples include barriers, general signs, individual
parking spurs, access roads etc.
E. Government-furnished Supplies
The Forest Service will not furnish any supplies for day-to-day operation of the concession.
Government-furnished supplies will be limited to those necessary for programmatic consistency
and include:
• Forms to report use and revenue,
• A copy of Forest Service publications, Cleaning Recreation Sites, In-Depth Design and
Maintenance Manual for Vault Toilets, and Vault Toilet Pumping Contract Specifications
and Guidelines for Preparing Contracts,
• A copy of Recreation Opportunity Guides, which the holder may reproduce at their own
expense, and
• Title VI signs.
F. Utilities and Waste Management
Certain utilities and infrastructure exist for the developed recreation sites identified in this
prospectus. The permit holder will be responsible for securing, managing, and paying for these
utilities. Applicants should contact current service providers to obtain estimated costs for the
utilities. These utilities include:
Electricity
Telephone
Pumping
Garbage
Sewage
Water
Facility
Salt Lake Ranger District-D1
Tanners Flat Campground X Host X X
Albion Basin Campground X Host Host X X
Non-
Dogwood Picnic Area potable Host X X
Non-
Ledgemere Picnic Area Potable X X
Non-
Birches Picnic Area potable Host X X
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Storm Mountain Picnic Area Host Host X X
Moss Ledge Picnic Area X
Jordan Pines Group Area X Host Host X X
Spruces Campground X Host Host X X
Redman Campground X Host Host X X
Mueller Picnic Area X Host Host X X
Pack in/
Sunset Campground X Out X
Bountiful Peak Picnic Area X X
Bountiful Peak Campground X X
Loop Campground X X
Upper Narrows Campground X X
Lower Narrows Campground X X
Boy Scout Campground X X
Intake Campground X X
Cottonwood Campground X X
Electricity
Telephone
Pumping
Garbage
Sewage
Water
Facility
Heber-Kamas Ranger District-D3
Ponderosa Group Campground
Yellow Pine Campground X X
Taylor Fork ATV Campground and
Trailhead X X X
Shingle Creek Campground X X X
Lower Provo Campground X X X
Pine Valley North Group Site X X X
Soapstone Campground X X X
Shady Dell Campground X X X
Cobblerest Campground X X
Washington Lake Campground X X
Washington Lake Group Campground X X
Trail Lake Campground X X X
Lily Lake Campground X X X
Lost Creek Campground X X X
Moosehorn Campground X X X
Mirror Lake Campground X X X
Butterfly Campground X X X
Smith-Morehouse Campground X X X
Smith-Morehouse Boat Ramp X X
Ledgefork Campground X X X
Ledgefork Trailhead At CG At CG At CG
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Electricity
Telephone
Pumping
Garbage
Sewage
Water
Facility
Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District-D4
Sulphur Campground X X X
Beaver View Campground X X X
Hayden Fork Campground X X
Stillwater Campground X X X
Bear River Campground X X
East Fork Bear Campground X X
Wolverine ATV Campground X
Christmas Meadows Campground X X X
Little Lyman Lake Campground X X
Meeks Cabin Campground X X X
Deadhorse Campground & Trailhead X
Stateline Campground X X X
Bridger Lake Campground X X X
Marsh Lake Campground X X X
China Meadows Campground X
China Meadows Trailhead Campground X
Hoop Lake Campground and Trailhead X X
Electricity
Telephone
Pumping
Garbage
Sewage
Water
Facility
Ogden Ranger District-D6
Anderson Cove Campground X Host X X X
Jefferson Hunt Campground X Host X X X
Cemetery Point Picnic Area X Host X X X
Cemetery Point Marina X Host X X X
Middle Inlet Picnic Area X Host X X X
Port Ramp Marina X Host X X X
Magpie Campground X Host X X X
Botts Campground X X X
South Fork Campground X Host X X X
Lower Meadows Campground X X X
Upper Meadows Campground X X X
Perception Park Campground X Host X X X
Willows Campground X Host X X X
Monte Cristo Campground X X X
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Electricity
Telephone
Pumping
Garbage
Sewage
Water
Facility
Logan Ranger District-D7
Bridger Campground X X
Spring Hollow Campground and Day
Use Area X Host X X
Guinavah-Malibu Campground X Host Host X
Preston Valley Campground X Host Host X
Lodge Campground X X X
Wood Camp Campground and
Trailhead X X
Lewis M Turner Campground X X
Tony Grove Lake Campground X
Tony Grove Day Use Area X
Tony Grove Trailhead X
Red Banks Campground X X X
Sunrise Campground X X X
Pioneer Campground X X X
Friendship Campground X
Box Elder Campground and Picnic area X Host Host X
Smithfield Campground X X X
1. Electrical
Electricity is provided for the following host sites:
Salt Lake Ranger District – D1
Facilities where electrical power is provided at the Host site
Electrical power provider: Rocky Mountain Power
Meter Meter
Facility Name # Facility Name #
Tanners Flat Campground 36-822-231 Moss Ledge Picnic Area **
Albion Basin Campground ** Jordan Pines Group Area **
Dogwood Picnic Area ** Spruces Campground **
Birches Picnic Area ** Redman Campground 50-851-967
Storm Mountain Picnic Area **
**Meter #s not 39-319-518, 39-318-241, 40-408-348, 39-319-517, 40-408-349, 50-809-286
associated with a
facility
Electrical power provider: Bountiful City
Meter Meter
Facility Name # Facility Name #
Mueller Park Picnic Area
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Ogden Ranger District – D6
Facilities where electrical power is provided at the Host site
Electrical power provider: Rocky Mountain Power
Meter Meter
Facility Name # Facility Name #
Anderson Cove Campground 50-958-360,
50-923-656
51-105-060,
50-836-492, No #
25-006-119 Botts Campground provided
Jefferson Hunt Campground 51-401-426 South Fork Campground 50-903-701
Cemetery Point Picnic Area and 50-903-715,
Marina 50-903-707 Perception Park Campground 50-942-506
No # No #
Middle Inlet Beach provided Willows Campground provided
No #
Port Ramp Marina 50-958-368 Monte Cristo Campground provided
No #
Magpie Campground provided
Logan Ranger District – D6
Facilities where electrical power is provided at the Host site or other locations
Electrical power provider: Rocky Mountain Power
Meter Meter
Facility Name # Facility Name #
No # No #
Spring Hollow Campground provided Bridger Campground provided
Spring Hollow Day Use Fishing No #
Area provided Preston Valley Campground 74-525-981
Guinavah-Malibu Campground West *RR
39-065-883
Middle *RR
18-141-227
East *RR
43-607-400 Box Elder Campground 46-144-114
All electrical utilities are individually metered and will become a cost to the permit holder. All
concessionaire metered electrical utilities on the Forest will be put in the name of the permit
holder. Arrangements for utility services to be shut down and final meter readings will be made
by the holder. Sites not listed do not have power.
2. Water Systems
Most of the developed sites included in this offering have potable water systems. It is the
responsibility of the permit holder to ensure that these water systems are turned on at the
beginning of seasonal campground operations and turned off at the end of seasonal campground
operations. The permit holder is responsible for the operation and maintenance of each one of
the various water systems that serves the recreation facilities included in the permit, in
accordance with the terms of the permit. The holder is required to become familiar with the
different water systems so they can service and maintain them. The Forest Service will provide
orientation during the initial year to help the permit holder become familiar with the water
systems. On the Heber-Kamas Ranger District the current concessionaire pays, through a
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collection agreement, for a Forest Service employee to operate and maintain the campground
water systems. On the Salt Lake and Logan Districts the current concessionaire operates the
water systems. Currently the Evanston - Mountain View Ranger Districts opens and closes the
systems and the current concessionaire tests and pays the fees for the water testing. The Ogden
Ranger District currently operates all of the water systems within the concessionaire operation.
Before water from a seasonal system is served to any employee or member of the public, the
following steps are to be performed on the system:
• Clean the inside of the well and/or storage tank, if applicable,
• Thoroughly flush the entire system to remove any foreign matter,
• Distribute a chlorine solution throughout the system that tests in excess of 10 parts per
million (ppm) at the most distant hydrant; allow the solution to sit for a minimum of 24
hours to sanitize the system, and
• Obtain a satisfactory “safe” bacteriological test result through a state-certified testing
laboratory. The test cannot be taken until 72 hours after flushing the chlorine solution
from the system.
Further information about the potable water systems and state testing requirements may be
obtained from the Forest Service and the Utah Department of Health.
The permit holder is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local
drinking water laws and regulations for the operation and maintenance of a public water system.
This includes the testing and maintenance of all potable water systems in accordance with Utah
Department of Health and Forest Service regulations. If current regulations change and it
becomes necessary to perform additional or different tests, the permit holder will be responsible
for compliance. Regulations for Utah state licensing and testing requirements can be found at
http://www.drinkingwater.utah.gov/.
Forest Service water testing requirements currently call for bacteriological water samples to be
taken at least once a month. One or two bacteriological samples must also be taken prior to
opening each facility to the public (the number of samples will depend on the date the water
system is opened). A nitrate/nitrite test for each potable water system is also required once a
year. Sulfate testing may be required depending on the site. In the event of an “unsafe” sample
test result, the permit holder is required to complete all required notifications and conduct all
required retesting (see Appendix 4: Special Use Permit [FS-2700-4h], section V.B.).
The permit holder is responsible for repairs of the water systems up to $1,000 per occurrence.
When a campground or other facility that typically has a potable water source does not have
potable water available due to system failure or “unsafe”’ water sample test results, campground
fees will be reduced until the system is fully operational or until another Forest Service-approved
source of potable water meeting state requirements is provided.
Spring boxes, infiltration galleries, pump houses, distribution systems, hand wells, and pumps
shall be maintained as needed. Any rodent access holes shall be sealed. All leaking faucets and
water line breaks must be repaired in a timely manner according to industry standards.
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Hydrants and drains will be inspected and cleaned regularly. Overhanging brush and ground
vegetation will be removed from access paths. Each hydrant will be posted with a sign that
states, “No washing dishes, bathing, or cleaning fish.”
The permit holder will inform the Forest Service of start up dates and closure dates for all water
systems. The permit holder is responsible for all water system start up and closures and water
system maintenance/repair for all sites operated under this permit.
A water systems operations and maintenance log shall be kept for all water systems. At a
minimum, this log shall include: 1) dates and results of all testing, inspections, cleanings,
repairs, or adjustments to pressures, and 2) chlorination amounts. If the permit holder makes any
changes to or rebuilds a water system, the holder will provide the Forest Service with the As-
Built and Operation and Maintenance plans that have been used.
The developed sites that do not have water are:
Moss Ledge Picnic Area (Salt Lake)
All sites in Stansbury Mountains (Salt Lake)
Wood Camp Campground (Logan)
Wood Camp Trailhead (Logan)
All sites at Tony Grove (Logan)
Friendship Campground (Logan)
Spring Campground (Logan)
Ponderosa Group Campground (Kamas)
Yellow Pine Campground (Kamas)
Taylor Fork ATV Trailhead (Kamas)
Cobblerest Campground (Kamas)
Washington Lake Campground (Kamas)
Washington Lake Group Campground (Kamas)
Wolverine ATV Campground (Evanston-Mountain View)
Deadhorse Trailhead Campground (Evanston-Mountain View)
Both sites at China Meadows (Evanston-Mountain View)
Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground (Evanston-Mountain View)
The developed sites that have non-potable water are:
Ledgemere Picnic Area (Salt Lake)
Birches Picnic Area (Salt Lake)
Dogwood Picnic Area (Salt Lake)
Storm Mountain Picnic Area
Tony Grove Trailhead
On the Salt Lake Ranger District, all the water systems have a water meter installed on them by
Salt Lake City Public Utilities. The meters are monitored by Salt Lake City Public Utilities.
However, charges for water use are not based on meter readings, but the permit holder pays a flat
fee of approximately $500 to Salt Lake City Public Utilities for water use from five sources.
These sources serve Storm Mountain Picnic area (Dogwood, Ledgemere and Birches Picnic
Areas are on the same line as Storm Mountain), Spruces, Jordan Pines, Redman, Tanners Flat
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and Albion Basin Campgrounds. At this time, there are no charges for water use at other sites.
The permit holder will be responsible for the water pumps on the Salt Lake District at Storm
Mountain Picnic Area, Redman, Spruces and Tanners Flat Campgrounds and the lift station at
Storm Mountain Picnic Area during the campground’s season of operation. The concessionaire
manages the water systems.
Tanners Flat CG – Spring water is collected at the spring development behind the pump house
and gravity fed into the fiberglass lined concrete wet well, located under the pump house. The
water is then pumped up to an above ground 10,000 gallon fiberglass-lined concrete storage tank.
The water is gravity fed to the campground.
Albion Basin CG – Water is collected at a spring and the steel collection pipe extends into a 100
gallon steel spring box. Water is then diverted to an overflow and piped to a 2,000 gallon steel
storage reservoir, thru a pressure release tank and distributed throughout the campground.
Storm Mountain PA (including Dogwood PA, Ledgemere PA, Birches PA) – Water is collected
at a spring location in the Wilderness by a steel pipe and then gravity piped to a 10,000 gallon
fiberglass holding tank through HDP pipe. There is also an auxiliary water source collected via a
small stainless steel collection box placed in Big Cottonwood Creek and piped to the holding
tank in the same supply line as the spring water. The water is then gravity fed to Storm
Mountain picnic area and also diverted at Storm Mountain PA down canyon to Birches,
Ledgemere and Dogwood picnic areas.
Jordan Pines CG – The water system receives water from the Days Fork Mine Tunnel southeast
of the Jordan Pines CG in the mouth of Days Fork Canyon. The collection pipe extends
approximately 200 yards into the mine tunnel to a bulkhead to collect the water. It then flows to
a 100 gallon steel spring box. Water is then diverted to an overflow and distributed to the
campground.
Spruces CG – Water is collected at a spring in Days Fork and gravity fed through a steel pipe
into a 10,000 gallon fiberglass water storage tank. Water is gravity fed to the campground and
then pumped to the east side of the campground to another 10,000 gallon fiberglass water storage
tank. It is then gravity fed throughout the campground.
Redman CG –Spring water is collected and gravity fed to a 10,000 gallon fiberglass holding
tank. It is then gravity fed to a pump house, through a pressure tank and then distributed
throughout the campground via gravity supply line.
Mueller Park PA – The water supply line is connected to the Bountiful City water line which
runs from the Bountiful City storage tank east of the picnic area. The water is then distributed
throughout the picnic area.
Fernwood PA – The water supply line is connected to the Layton City water system at the
entrance to the picnic area and supplies water to the hydrants located next to the two restrooms.
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Sunset CG –Spring water is collected at a site approximately ½ mile above the campground and
gravity flows to a 1,000 gallon concrete storage tank located at the campground. Water is then
gravity fed to the campground.
Bountiful Peak CG – Spring water is collected above the campground and is gravity fed into a
1,000 gallon steel holding tank. Water is distributed downhill to the campground and throughout
the campground.
Bountiful Peak PA – The picnic area uses the same collection system as the campground. Spring
water is collected above the Bountiful Peak Campground and is gravity fed into a 1,000 gallon
steel holding tank. Water is distributed downhill to the campground and then another line runs
off this supply line to the picnic area and is distributed throughout the picnic site.
On the Kamas Ranger District the higher elevation campgrounds water comes from springs. The
lower elevation campgrounds water comes from a well source near the North Fork of the Provo
River. The Forest Service manages the water systems through a collection agreement with the
concessionaire.
Butterfly Campground- Water source (spring) originates at the base of Hayden Peak near the
highline trailhead. There are hydrants spread through the campground.
Mirror Lake Campground – Water source (spring) originates at the base of Bald Mountain. This
system services several hydrants throughout the campground and fisherman’s parking area. This
system is also the water source for the Mirror Lake Guard Station.
Moosehorn Campground – Spring fed water system that flows from the Base of Murdock
Mountain. Water is captured in a small tank and gravity feeds hydrants throughout campground.
Lost Creek Campground/ Lilly Lake Campground – Lost Creek has a pull-thru water station
(consists of water towers and hydrants for filling R.V.'s and containers) at the entrance and is fed
by a spring. Lilly Lake Campground has two hydrants; water comes from the same spring
source.
Trial Lake Campground – Gravity fed from a spring high above the campground on the east side
of the lake. Public accesses water through hydrants located throughout campground.
Shady Dell Campground/Soapstone Campground – Originates from a spring on the North side of
Highway 150. Extensive system that feeds several hydrants in Shady Dell then runs down the
canyon thru Soapstone Campground. Public accesses water through hydrants in both
campgrounds.
Pine Valley/Shingle Creek Well – One of the biggest systems, it consists of a well with a
submersible pump and a 10,000 gallon tank that feeds PineValley Group Campground, Lower
Provo Campground, Shingle Creek Campground, and Taylor Fork Campground.
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Lower Smith-Morehouse Campground – Gravity fed spring water that originates on the hillside
above the reservoir. Water line runs along county road, feeds fisherman parking then flows into
the campground.
Ledgefork Campground – Spring and storage tank that gravity feeds several hydrants and the
Ledgefork Guard Station next to the campground.
For the Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District, the following site’s water systems are on
springs: Hoop Lake, Bridger, Marsh, State Line, Meeks Cabin, Little Lyman Lake, Stillwater,
Christmas Meadows and Sulphur. The following site’s water systems are on wells: East Fork
Bear, Bear River and Hayden Fork. The spring used by Little Lyman Lake is shared with the
Layton Youth Camp, who has first priority for use. The Layton Youth Camp developed the
spring in the early 1960’s. The water first goes to the Layton Youth Camp and if there is not
enough water, it is shutoff to the campground. The spring for Stillwater and Christmas Meadows
Campground is shared with the Forest Service Bear River Administrative site. So far in the past,
there has not been a problem with sharing water from this spring. All water systems on the
district are Forest Service. Some of the water systems are complicated and may require Forest
Service assistance in getting them started each year. The concessionaire manages the water
systems during the operating season.
On the Ogden Ranger District, Anderson Cove CG, Jefferson Hunt CG and Cemetery Point
receive their water purchased from the City of Huntsville. Port Ramp Marina and the non-fee
Pineview Trailhead site receive their water purchased from the City of Ogden. The Middle Inlet
site has a Forest Service well with a wood-frame building. There is also a large pump system for
water to use for irrigation at Anderson Cove. Sites in the South Fork Complex get their drinking
water from a single developed Forest Service spring source above Perception Park. Monte Cristo
Campground has a developed spring on adjacent private property and a propane-generator
powered pumping system paid for by the concessionaire. Bluffs Swim Area – water is purchased
from the Town of Huntsville. There are two systems, one culinary and one secondary for
irrigation. Currently the Forest Service manages the water systems.
Middle Inlet Swim Area – water is pumped from an on-site Forest Service well for both culinary
and irrigation.
Anderson Cove – water is purchased from the Town of Huntsville. There are two 5,000 gallon
underground tanks as part of the system for backup supply. Water for irrigation is pumped
directly from the reservoir.
Jefferson Hunt – water is pumped from an on-site spring source or purchased from the Town of
Huntsville
Port Ramp – the water source is purchased from Ogden City via a pipeline adjacent to the marina
entrance and is metered for billing.
Bluffs Marina – water is purchased from the Town of Huntsville for two systems, one culinary
and one secondary for irrigation.
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Pineview Trailhead – water is piped from Port Ramp Marina, which is purchased from Ogden
City
South Fork Campgrounds – water is from South Fork Forest Service water system
Monte Cristo – water is from a spring with a propane fueled pump on private land near the
campground.
On the Logan Ranger District, the water for Guinavah-Malibu CG is shared with the Beirdneu,
Valhalla and Birch Glen summer home areas. It is supplied by Logan City and on water meter
#6038-7888. Water for Bridger CG is supplied by Logan City and metered (#0305-3026). Water
for Spring Hollow CG is supplied by Logan City and metered (#0499-2925). The water for
Preston Valley Campground and the Card and Chokecherry Picnic Areas is shared with the Card,
Chokecherry and Juniper summer homes and the Card Guard Station. This is a Forest Service
water system and it is not metered. The water for Lodge CG is shared with the LDS Girls Camp.
This is a Forest Service water system and it is not metered. Sunrise CG and Bear Lake Overlook
are on a non-metered Forest Service water system. The water for LM Turner CG is shared with
Tony Grove Guard Station on a Forest Service non-metered water system. Tony Grove
Campground has a Forest Service non-metered water system that is used only to flush the toilets
and does not provide for any drinking water. Water for Box Elder CG is provided by the City of
Mantua and is metered (#3732). Water for Pioneer CG and Shenoah PA is supplied by Hyrum
City and metered (#100275-047). Both Red Banks CG and Smithfield CG have hand pump wells
for Forest Service water. The permit holder currently pays approximately $1,500 per season to
the city of Logan for water.
3. Garbage
The concessionaire is responsible for all trash collection and management. The concessionaire
contracts with local waste management companies to provide receptacles, collect and dispose of
trash at all the fee sites. On the Heber- Kamas Ranger district nearly all of the bear resistant trash
receptacles in the fee sites are owned by the Forest Service. In most other locations the trash
receptacles are owned by the waste management companies. The concessionaire may be
required to have their waste management contractor provide additional collection during busy
periods. The concessionaire may be required to place trash cans and, if required by the Forest
Service, bear-proof dumpsters at designated locations. Trash receptacles shall be repaired and
painted as necessary. Line trash cans with plastic garbage bags. Inspect support posts for each
dumpster, and ensure that safety chains are serviceable.
In areas where trash receptacles are not required it is recommended that campground hosts have
garbage bags available to the public. Pack it in – Pack it Out signs must to be posted.
Current waste management companies in areas are:
Salt Lake District- Waste Management 801-280-8200
Heber-Kamas and Evanston-Mountain View Districts - Wyoming Waste 307-856-5354
Ogden Ranger District- EconoWaste 801-280-8200
Logan Ranger District- Logan City 435-716-9000
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II. Forest Service Concession Programs and Policies
Government-owned concessions are authorized by special use permit issued under Section 7 of
the Granger-Thye Act, 16 U.S.C. 580d, and implementing regulations at 36 CFR Part 251,
Subpart B.
In addition, there are certain Forest Service programs and policies that apply to campground
concessions. All applications must be consistent with these requirements.
A. National Recreation Reservation Service
The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest participates in the National Recreation Reservation
Service (NRRS), a service that provides nationwide, toll-free telephone reservations for single-
family or group camping sites, rental cabins, and other recreational facilities. Visitors pay the
camping fee at the time they make a reservation, and no fees are collected at the site (although
the permit holder may allow occupancy of any site in the NRRS that is unreserved and charge
on-site for that use). Contact information for the NRRS follows.
Laura Conroy
Region 4 NRRS Coordinator
Telephone: (801) 625-5152
Email: lconroy@fs.fed.us
Facsimile: (801) 625-5170
John Cameron
Forest Service Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative
Telephone: (850) 523-8589
Email: jhcameron@fs.fed.us
Facsimile: (805) 523-8505
ReserveAmerica Inc.
2480 Meadowvale Boulevard, Suite 120
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5N 8M6
Inventory Help Desk: (877) 345-6777
Customer Service: (888) 448-1474
Email: nrrshelp@reserveamerica.com
Facsimile: (888) 724-5520
The NRRS is the only authorized reservation system for Forest Service developed recreation
sites, including campgrounds, cabins, and group use areas. The Forest Service contract for the
NRRS prohibits campground concession permit holders from using any other reservation system,
establishing their own reservation system, or reserving campsites other than through the NRRS.
Applicants may recommend adding sites to or deleting sites from the NRSS or changing the
number of sites that may be reserved, the minimum number of days per reservation, or the
location of sites that may be reserved. The permit holder also may make these recommendations
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during the term of the permit. The authorized officer will decide whether to accept or reject the
recommendations.
Under the NRRS, the following guidelines must be followed unless there are compelling
operational reasons:
1. For each developed recreation site included in the NRRS, at least 60 percent of the units
must be available for reservations. The rest of the units may be occupied on a first-come,
first-served basis.
a. Reservation windows vary by type of site and are as follows:
i. Individual campsites: From 180 to 4 days prior to arrival date.
ii. Group use areas: From 360 to 4 days prior to arrival date.
2. When the NRRS is utilized, the permit holder is responsible for on-site administration
and will be required to:
a. Obtain Daily Arrival Reports (DARs) from the NRRS contractor each morning by
establishing at least one central facsimile location, email address, or other means
of obtaining and distributing DARs.
b. Develop a system for posting reservations at the sites so other visitors know
which units are reserved.
c. Post and hold reserved sites for 24 hours.
d. Ensure that the party with the reservation is the party using the site.
e. Resolve any disputes over the use of reserved sites by drop-in campers.
f. Verify that visitors hold a Golden Age or Golden Access Passport or the National
Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass (Federal Recreational Lands Pass)
authorized under the Federal Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), 16 U.S.C. 16
U.S.C. 6801-6814, before giving the discount on fees for those passes (see
section II.B., Pass Discounts, beginning on page 38).
g. Develop inventory data for sites being added to the NRRS, and update data for
sites currently in the NRRS (including fees charged the public and temporary site
closures). Submit data to the NRRS at least annually for data updates.
h. Communicate to the NRRS any emergency closures or other relevant operational
changes as they occur.
i. Approve customer refunds as appropriate and process them through the NRRS.
NRRS refund policies can be found at
http://www.reserveusa.com/jsp/homepage.jsp?goto=/home/policies.html.
Because reservations can be made up to a year in advance for group sites and up to 180 days in
advance for family sites, the NRSS is currently accepting reservations for the remaining 2008
year and part of the 2009 operating season. Fees received by the NRSS for reservations for 2009
group and family sites for the permits expiring December, 31, 2008 will be held by the Forest
Service and distributed following issuance of a special use permit to the successful applicant.
For the permits expiring after 2009, that will become part of the successful applicants Forest
wide permit. The successful applicant will begin to receive fees for group and family sites from
NRRS beginning the year of the Forest wide permit initiation for permits after 2009. In the final
year of the permit, fees will be held in the same manner until such time as a new permit is
awarded.
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B. Pass Discounts
The permit holder must extend a 50 percent discount on camping fees charged under REA at
developed recreation sites covered by this prospectus to holders of Golden Age and Golden
Access Passports, as well as holders of the Interagency Senior and Access Passes.
Specifically, holders of these passes are entitled to a 50 percent discount on the fee for a single
campsite occupied by the pass holders. The pass holders are not entitled to a discount on the fee
for a multiple-family campsite, day-use site, rental cabin, or group use area, or any additional
campsites occupied by those accompanying the pass holders. The 50 percent campsite discount
does not include utility, water, or any other hookup fees.
In addition, only the holder of these passes is entitled to a 50 percent discount on the pass
holders’ fee for use of highly developed boat launches and swimming sites. Others
accompanying the pass holders are not entitled to the discount.
Any loss of fee revenue from honoring the passes should be factored into applicants’ bids.
The permit holder will not be required to offer discounts or free use to holders of the Annual or
Volunteer Pass.
C. Camp Stamps
Camp stamps must be honored at their face value and submitted to the authorized officer for
reimbursement.
D. Site Closures
The Forest Service reserves the right to close all or a portion of any site described in this
prospectus for repair; construction; floods, snow, extreme fire danger, or other natural events;
wildlife protection; or risks to public health and safety. The Forest Service shall not be liable to
the permit holder for lost revenue, operating costs, or any other losses resulting from these
closures. However, for fee calculation purposes, the permit shall be placed in non-use status as
provided by FSH 2709.11, section 31.23.
D. Administrative Use
If the Forest Service requires the permit holder to provide a service for the agency, the permit
holder will be compensated for that use.
E. Applicable Forest Orders
Forest orders may be issued to address a variety of management concerns on the Forest. Sample
orders related to the offering are identified in Appendix 5: Applicable Forest Orders That Apply
to Recreation Sites. Additional applicable forest orders may be issued in the future.
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F. Fee Tickets and Compilation of Use and Revenue Data
The permit holder must provide fee tickets to visitors that include at least the following
information:
• The site number and total amount paid,
• The date of issuance and number of days paid for,
• If a pass is used, the pass number,
• The number of people in the group, and
• The number of vehicles and their license plate numbers.
The permit holder must provide use and revenue data to the Forest Service (see Appendix 6:
Sample Use Report). Use reports must be completed monthly and at the end of the operating
season for each developed recreation site, provided that when the holder performs Granger-Thye
fee offset work in lieu of paying the land use fee in cash, use reports may be submitted quarterly
rather than monthly. At a minimum, monthly and year-end use reports must include:
• The total number of units occupied based on daily counts,
• The total number of people based on daily counts,
• The percentage of occupancy by month,
• Total recreation fee revenue,
• Total fee revenue for other goods and services,
• The total number of passes used,
• The total number of sites with only tent campers, and
• The total number of sites occupied by disabled vehicles (hang tags and/or license plates).
In addition, year-end use reports must include:
• Total fee revenue collected under the NRRS,
• Total taxes paid,
• Total gross revenue, and
• Total net revenue.
G. Customer Service Comment Cards
The permit holder must provide a customer service comment card to visitors at each developed
recreation site (see Appendix 7: Sample Customer Service Comment Card).
H. Performance Evaluations
At a minimum, the Forest Service will perform a year-end performance evaluation within four
months of the close of the operating season (see Appendix 8: Performance Appraisal Form for
Concession Developed Sites). A rating of “unsatisfactory” may be cause for suspension or
revocation of the special use permit. Sustained satisfactory performance is required for a permit
extension.
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I. Accessibility
The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
require new or altered facilities to be accessible, with few exceptions. In 2004 the Architectural
and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) issued revised accessibility
guidelines for buildings and facilities subject to the ABA and the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA). These new guidelines are called the ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines. In 2006
the Forest Service issued the Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines
(FSORAG). The FSORAG addresses types of recreational facilities, including developed
recreation sites that are not covered by ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines.
Any government maintenance, reconditioning, renovation, or improvement (see section III.C.,
Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement beginning on page 50) must meet ADA/ABA Accessibility
Guidelines, where applicable, as well as the FSORAG.
The FSORAG and the ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines are posted on the Forest Service’s
website at http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility. Questions regarding
ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines may be referred to the Access Board at
http://www.access-board.gov. Questions regarding the FSORAG may be referred to the forest
accessibility coordinator.
The permit holder is responsible for ensuring effective communication with visitors with
disabilities, including persons with impaired vision or hearing, so that all visitors may obtain
information on accessible services, activities, and facilities.
J. Camping Unit Capacity
1. Number of Vehicles per Camping Unit
A single family camping unit may accommodate one vehicle. A “vehicle” is defined as any
motorized conveyance, with the exception that, for capacity considerations, two motorcycles are
considered one vehicle.
Additional vehicles may be allowed at a single family camping unit if they can be safely
accommodated at that camping unit. When extra vehicles are allowed, an extra fee of up to 50
percent of the camping unit fee may be charged for each extra vehicle. If an extra vehicle
exceeds the camping unit capacity (e.g., the extra vehicle presents a safety hazard or is causing
resource damage), the customer may be required to pay for an additional camping unit or park in
an overflow parking area, if available. One towed vehicle per single camping unit will be
allowed for no extra charge if the towed vehicle can be parked completely on the surfaced area
and does not create a safety hazard. Examples of towed vehicles include a boat trailer or a car
towed by a motor home. As stated in the Code of Federal Regulations at 36 CFR 261.16 (m),
neither ATVs or motorcycles (except when registered as street/highway legal according to the
State of Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Act, Title 41, Chapter 22, Utah Code Annotated 1953) may
be used at developed recreation sites, unless their use is specifically allowed on a site-by-site
basis or by Forest Order.
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2. Group Site Capacity
The following table identifies the capacities established for all group sites.
Salt Lake Ranger District – D1
Overnight Group Sites Day Use Group Sites
PAOT* PAOT*
Capacity Capacity
Facility Name Level Facility Name Level
Tanners Flat Group Site A 25 Tanners Flat Amphitheater 50
Tanners Flat Group Site B 25 Dogwood Picnic Area Site #3 32
Tanner Flat Group Site C 25 Dogwood Picnic Area Site #4 32
Tanner Flat Site #23 Storm Mountain Picnic Area Site
50 #1 Thunderhead 50
Jordan Pines Site #3 Pine Grove Storm Mountain Picnic Area Site
125 #2 Quartzite 50
Jordan Pines Site #4 Limber Grove Storm Mountain Picnic Area Site
100 #3 Maxfield 50
Jordan Pines Site #5 Lodgepole Storm Mountain Amphitheater
Grove 100 150
Jordan Pines Site #2 Ponderosa Spruces Group Site #8
Grove 100 50
Jordan Pines Site #1 Pinion Grove 50 Spruces Group Site #4 50
Spruces Group Site #1 50 Spruces Group Site #2 100
Spruces Group Site #5 50 Spruces Group Site #3 100
Spruces Group Site #6 50 Spruces shelter Group Site #9 100
Upper Narrows Site #1 50 Spruces Group Site #7 150
Boy Scout Site #8 25 Redman Site #28 35
Redman Site #24 50
Mueller Site #12 16
Mueller Site #10 25
Mueller Site #18 25
Mueller Site #13 35
Mueller Site #7 35
Mueller Site #1 100
Mueller Site #19 100
Fernwood Group Site 32
Sunset 25
Bountiful Peak Picnic Group Site 100
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Kamas Ranger District - D3
Overnight Group Sites Day Use Group Sites
PAOT* PAOT*
Capacity Capacity
Facility Name Level Facility Name Level
Ponderosa 100 Mirror Lake Amphitheater 100
Pine Valley North A 120
Pine Valley North B 60
Pine Valley North C 140
Washington Lake Group 50
Washington Lake Group 50
Washington Lake Group 50
Washington Lake Group 50
Washington Lake Group 100
Evanston-Mountain View Ranger District- D4
Overnight Group Sites Day Use Group Sites
PAOT* PAOT*
Capacity Capacity
Facility Name Level Facility Name Level
Stillwater “C” 25 Sulphur 60
Stillwater “A”, “B” and “D” 50 Beaver View Picnic #1 30
Stillwater #19 20
Stillwater #20 30
Stillwater #21 50
Ogden Ranger District-D6
Overnight Group Sites Day Use Group Sites
PAOT* PAOT*
Capacity Capacity
Facility Name Level Facility Name Level
Anderson Cove Ashley 100
Anderson Cove Bonneville 100
Anderson Cove Cache 100
Anderson Cove Trappers 100
Middle Inlet Pavilion 80
Perception Park Mckay 60
Perception Park GFWC 50
Perception Park WCCU 40
Monte Cristo #25 80
Monte Cristo #26 100
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Logan Ranger District-D7
Overnight Group Sites Day Use Group Sites
PAOT* PAOT*
Capacity Capacity
Facility Name Level Facility Name Level
Spring Hollow A 100 Spring Hollow B 135
Guinavah-Malibu A 150
Guinavah-Malibu B 150
Guinavah-Malibu C 150
Friendship 25
Box Elder A 50
Box Elder B 50
Box Elder C 100
Box Elder D 100
It should be noted that most group overnight sites can also be rented out for group day use sites if
available.
K. Stay Limit
Campers at overnight developed sites on the Salt Lake, Kamas, Ogden and Logan ranger districts
are limited to a 7-day stay limit during any consecutive 30 day period. Campers at overnight
developed sites on the Evanston- Mountain View Ranger districts are limited to a 14-day stay
limit during any consecutive 30 day period. These limits can be adjusted in specific areas to
encourage better utilization of developed sites, changes in these limits will be considered on a
site by site basis after approval from the Forest Service authorized officer.
L. Fees Charged to the Public
The permit holder may charge the public fees only to the extent that the Forest Service can
charge recreation fees under REA. All recreation fees must be specified by developed recreation
site. The holder must honor the proposed pricing through the first full operating season.
Thereafter, the holder may propose price adjustments with justification. Differential pricing for
shoulder seasons and high demand sites be considered with consultation with the Forest Service.
For more information on REA go to: http://www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/about-rec-
fees.shtml
Permit holders may not charge for any of the following uses or activities:
• Parking or picnicking along roadsides or trailsides not associated with other activities for
which fees may be authorized by REA,
• General access to the area unless specifically authorized by REA,
• Use of dispersed areas with low or no investment unless specifically authorized by REA,
• Driving, walking, boating, horseback riding, or hiking through National Forest System
lands without using the recreational facilities and services for which a fee is charged,
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• Camping at undeveloped sites that do not provide the minimum number of facilities and
services prescribed by REA,
• Use of overlooks or scenic pullouts,
• Travel by private, non-commercial vehicle over any national parkway or any road or
highway in the Federal-aid System that is commonly used by the public as a means of
travel between two places, either or both of which are outside an area in which recreation
fees are charged,
• Travel by private, non-commercial vehicle, boat, or aircraft over any road, highway,
waterway, or airway to any land in which the person traveling has a property right, if the
land is in an area in which recreation fees are charged,
• Hunting or fishing, or access to hunting or fishing, by any person who has a right of
access for hunting or fishing privileges under a specific provision of law or treaty,
• Access to or use of any area by any person who is engaged in the conduct of official
federal, state, tribal, or local government business, or
• Special attention or extra services necessary to meet the needs of the disabled.
M. Law Enforcement
Forest Service Manual 2342.1, Exhibit 01, addresses the law enforcement authorities and
responsibilities of concessionaires, state and local law enforcement agencies, and the Forest
Service at concession campgrounds (see Appendix 9: Law Enforcement in Forest Service
Concession Campgrounds).
N. Consent to Store Hazardous Materials
The holder shall not store any hazardous materials at the site without prior written approval from
the authorized officer. Approval from the authorized officer shall not be unreasonably withheld.
If the authorized officer provides approval, this permit shall include (or in the case of approval
provided after this permit is issued, shall be amended to include) specific terms addressing the
storage of hazardous materials, including the specific type of materials to be stored, volume, type
of storage, and spill plan. Such terms shall be proposed by the holder and are subject to approval
by the authorized officer.
If the holder receives consent to store hazardous material, the holder shall identify to the Forest
Service any hazardous material to be stored at the site. Such identification information shall be
consistent with column (1) of the table of hazardous materials and special provisions enumerated
at 49 CFR 172.101 whenever the hazardous material appears in that table. For hazard
communication proposes, the holder shall maintain Material Safety Data Sheets for any stored
hazardous chemicals consistent with 29 CFR 1910.1200(c) and (g). In addition all hazardous
materials stored by the holder shall be used, labeled, stored, transported, and disposed of in
accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
If hazardous materials are used or stored at the site, the authorized officer may require the holder
to deliver and maintain a surety bond in accordance with clause IV.J. of the Special Use Permit
(Appendix 4).
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The holder shall not release any hazardous material as defined in clause IV.F. of the Special Use
Permit (Appendix 4) onto land or into rivers, streams, impoundments, or natural or human-made
channels leading to them. All prudent and safe attempts muse be made to contain any release of
these materials. The authorized officer may specify conditions that muse be met, including
conditions more stringent than those imposed by federal, state, and local regulations, to prevent
releases and protect natural resources.
O. Additional Revenue-producing Sales, Services, and/or Fees
Additional revenue-producing sales, services, and/or fees are intended to provide visitors a
convenient means to acquire goods or services while increasing concession revenue. Include
how these items will be addressed when responding to the prospectus. See Appendix 19:
Additional Revenue-producing Sales, Services, and/or Fees.
P. Other Pertinent Information
1. Wildlife Mitigation
Bear-resistant dumpsters are currently not required on the Salt Lake, Ogden, Logan, Evanston-
Mountain View Districts, however may be required at sometime in the future if public safety
consideration is warranted. On the Kamas Ranger District, bear resistant containers are required
in all developed sites. The forest would like to transition to all bear-resistant dumpsters forest
wide when feasible. Bear education information, as provided by the Utah State Department of
Wildlife Resources and the Forest Service, will be posted as directed.
2. Hazard Tree Removal
Many of the trees within campgrounds are mature to over-mature. Many of these trees have
experienced heavy damage from weather, drought and infestations. The permit holder will be
required to conduct pre-season inspection of the campgrounds to identify existing and potential
hazards, including hazard trees. The permit holder will also be responsible for monitoring and
identifying hazard trees during the operating season. After securing written approval from the
authorized officer, the permit holder’s financial responsibility for removing hazard trees and
associated slash will not exceed 1 percent of the previous year’s gross revenue generated by the
concession per year. The annual operating plan will address appropriate disposal of hazard trees
and slash.
3. Butane and Propane Installations
For safety and regulatory reasons, the permit holder is not allowed to install or store bulk butane
or propane. (No smoking by the tanks)
4. Salt Lake City Watershed Regulations
Rules and regulations have been put in place to protect our valuable water resource. Some of the
restrictions include prohibiting domestic animals allowed in the watershed, no pollution of any
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kind in the watershed, and no backcountry camping within 200 feet of any water source. Dogs
are not permitted within the protected watersheds.
Salt Lake City - County Health Regulation #14 (watersheds) is authorized by Utah Code
Annotated 26-24-20.
It is unlawful for any person:
• to permit a dog (s) to be taken into the watershed area. This does not apply to seeing
eye/hearing dogs or law enforcement dogs.
• to pollute or allow pollution of any water in the watershed area.
• to operate any type of motor vehicle upon the property within the watershed except on a
highway or road open for public use, approved roads in residential/cabin areas, official
picnic/camp area roads, and ski area parking lots. Emergency and official government
vehicles are exempt when on official business.
• to deposit any human excreta within the watershed area other than into approved toilets.
Cesspools are also prohibited.
• to permit a horse or any other domestic animal into the area without a permit.
• to camp overnight except in officially designated campgrounds. This does not apply to
backpacking.
• to backpack camp unless the campsite is located over 200 feet from the nearest water
source
• to bathe, swim or wash clothes, diapers, eating utensils, or any other object in any spring,
marsh, stream, or other water source.
• to throw or break glass.
These regulations apply in the entire canyon area from ridge top to ridge top, not just in the
immediate area of surface water. For more information please visit the Salt Lake City Public
Utilities website at http://www.ci.slc.ut.us/Utilities/ud_watershed.htm
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5. Optional Fee Sites
Currently the sites listed below are all non-fee and managed by the Districts. These sites have the
potential to become fee sites managed by a concessionaire. The concessionaire may propose to
implement a fee program and manage these sites. A final decision to implement fees would be
subject to public involvement and Forest Service approval.
Salt Lake Ranger District- D1
Operating Reserv- 2008 Fee/
# Units and # of Elev. Revenue:
Site Season ation (Single Unit or
hosts (feet) 2007
Minimum System per group)
Recommended
4 – single fee is
Fernwood Picnic 1- group day May – Mid $6 – single No revenue
5200 No
Area use for 32 October $42 – 32 PAOT for 2007
PAOT group site for 4
hours
OP Miller TH May – Mid Recommended No revenue
5 – single 6300 No
Campground October fee is $6.00 in 2007
Ogden Ranger District-D6
Operating Reserv- 2008 Fee/
# Units and # of Elev. Revenue:
Site Season ation (Single Unit or
hosts (feet) 2007
Minimum System per group)
Pineview Trailhead 5000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee $0
North Arm Trailhead 5000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee $0
Skullcrack Trailhead No fee in
1 - single 6000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee
(Causey) 2007
Logan Ranger District-D7
Operating Reserv- 2008 Fee/
# Units and # of Elev. Revenue:
Site Season ation (Single Unit or
hosts (feet) 2007
Minimum System per group)
Dewitt Picnic No revenue in
6 – single 5100 5/15-10/30 No No Fee
area 2007
Card Picnic No revenue in
4 – single 5100 5/15-10/30 No No Fee
Area 2007
Chokecherry No revenue in
4 – single 5150 5/15-10/30 No No Fee
Picnic Area 2007
Shenoah Picnic No revenue in
4 – single 5400 5/15-10/30 No No fee
Area 2007
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6. Sites where fees cannot be charged
The sites below do not meet the criteria allowing a fee to be charged. However, the current
concessionaire manages these sites for the Forest Service.
Ogden Ranger District-D6
Operating Reserv- 2008 Fee/
# Units and # of Elev. Revenue:
Site Season ation (Single Unit or
hosts (feet) 2007
Minimum System per group)
Wheeler Creek
5000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee $0
Trailhead
BOR Parking Area 5000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee $0
Old Highway
5000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee $0
Fisherman Parking
Geersten Bay
5000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee $0
Fisherman Parking
Spring Creek
5000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee $0
Fisherman Parking
Huntsville Access
5000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee $0
Parking
Pineview Overlook 5000 5/15-10/15 No No-Fee $0
Kamas Ranger District
Operating Reserv- 2008 Fee/
# Units and # of Elev. Revenue:
Site Season ation (Single Unit or
hosts (feet) 2007
Minimum System per group)
Taylor Fork ATV 1 – single
Mainly 5/23 – No revenue
Trailhead dispersed
7400
10/27
No $0
in 2007
Campground camping
Mirror Lake Angler 1020
17 - single 7/11-9/1 No No fee $0
Parking Area 0
1020
Mirror Lake Trailhead 0
0
7/11–9/1 No No fee $0
Ledgefork Trailhead 7700 5/30 – 9/1 No No Fee $0
Overflow
Smith-Morehouse No revenue
camping for 1 7600 5/30-9/1 No No fee
Boat Ramp night only
in 2007
III. Special Use Permit
In exercising the rights and privileges granted by the special use permit, the permit holder must
comply with all present and future federal laws and regulations and all present and future state,
county, and municipal laws, regulations, and other legal requirements that apply to the permit
area, to the extent they do not conflict with federal law, regulation, or policy. The Forest Service
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assumes no responsibility for enforcing laws, regulations, and other legal requirements that fall
under the jurisdiction of other governmental entities.
A. Permit Term
The permit term will be for five years, with an option to extend the term for up to an additional
five years at the sole discretion of the authorized officer. The decision to extend the term will
depend, in part, on sustained satisfactory performance of the permit holder. Upon expiration of
the permit, continuation of the permitted activity will be at the sole discretion of the authorized
officer and will be subject to a competitive offering. A new prospectus will be issued during the
final year of the permit term.
If the decision to select a permit holder is appealed, a permit will not be issued until the appeal
has been resolved unless operation is needed during the appeal, in which case a permit with a
term of one year or less may be issued.
B. Permit Holder Responsibilities
This section highlights the requirements of the special use permit (see Appendix 4: Special Use
Permit [FS-2700-4h]). Applicants are responsible for familiarizing themselves with all permit
requirements that govern the operation covered by this prospectus.
1. Responsibility for Day-to-Day Activities
As a general rule, the holder will be required to conduct the day-to-day activities authorized by
the permit. Some, but not all, of these activities may be conducted by someone other than the
permit holder, but only with the prior written approval of the authorized officer. The permit
holder will continue to be responsible for compliance with all the terms of the permit.
2. Permit Holder-furnished Supplies and Equipment
The permit holder will be required to provide all vehicles, equipment, and supplies necessary to
operate the authorized developed recreation sites in accordance with the special use permit.
3. Permit Holder-furnished Vehicles
The permit holder may use ATVs or motorcycles, in following sites:
Sunset Campground (Salt Lake)
Bountiful Peak Campground and Picnic Area (Salt Lake)
Shingle Creek ATV Campground (Heber-Kamas)
Taylor Fork ATV Trailhead (Heber-Kamas)
Hoop Lake Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
Stateline Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
Bridger Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
Marsh Lake Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
China Meadows Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
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Meeks Reservoir Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
Little Lyman Lake Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
Wolverine ATV Trailhead Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
China Meadows Trailhead Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground (Evanston – Mountain View)
Tony Grove Campground (Logan)
The holder may propose the use of golf carts or other similar vehicles to facilitate daily
maintenance of the facilities. If authorized, carts must stay on designated roads or trails while
driving between sites or loops. All vehicles used to manage permitted areas must be clearly
marked with the concessionaire name and/or as camp host(s).
4. Holder Maintenance, Reconditioning, or Renovation
Maintenance, Reconditioning, and Renovation (MRR) are defined in the permit (FS-2700-4h,
clause IV.E.1(a),(c)). Permit holder MRR is defined as maintenance, reconditioning, or
renovation that neither materially adds to the value of the property nor appreciably prolongs its
life. The work serves only to keep the facility in an ordinary, efficient operating condition.
From an accounting or tax perspective, it is work that may be expensed but not capitalized. In
fulfilling these responsibilities, the holder must obtain any licenses and certified inspections
required by regulatory agencies and follow state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances and
industry standards or codes applicable to the permitted operation (FS-2700-4h, clause IV.E.1(d)).
The permit holder, at their expense, will be required to perform holder MRR under a holder
MRR plan (FS-2700-4h, clause II.D). The holder MRR plan will describe required holder MRR
and its frequency. The holder MRR plan will become part of the permit holder's annual
operating plan.
C. Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement
The federal government owns all the improvements at the developed recreation sites covered by
this prospectus. Under Section 7 of the Granger-Thye Act and the terms of the permit, the
permit fee may be offset in whole or in part by the value of government maintenance,
reconditioning, renovation, and improvement (MRRI) performed at the permit holder’s expense.
Government MRRI is defined as maintenance, reconditioning, renovation, or improvement that
arrests deterioration, improves and upgrades facilities, and appreciably prolongs the life of the
property. Government MRRI, whether performed by the holder or the Forest Service, shall be
performed at the sole discretion of the authorized officer. See clause IV.E. of FS-2700-4h
(Appendix 4: Special Use Permit).
All government MRRI shall be enumerated in an annual Granger-Thye fee offset agreement
signed by the holder and the Forest Service in advance of the operating season (see Appendix 11:
Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement [FS-2700-4h, Appendix B]). Alternatively, a multi-year
fee Granger-Thye fee offset agreement can be prepared for consolidated fee payments. A list of
sample government MRRI projects is included as Appendix 12: Holder Maintenance,
Reconditioning, or Renovation (MRR) Plan.
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Either the holder or the Forest Service may perform Granger-Thye fee offset work. This
determination will be made annually. When the holder performs Granger-Thye fee offset work,
if it includes construction that costs more than $2,000, it is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and
the fee offset agreement must contain Davis-Bacon Act wage provisions. Additionally, indirect
costs may be offset provided the holder submits either a currently approved indirect cost rate or
accounting procedures and supporting documentation to determine an indirect cost rate (see
Appendix 15: Indirect Cost Reimbursement in Granger-Thye Permits).
The holder’s claims for Granger-Thye fee offset must be documented using the FS-2700-4h,
Appendix G, Granger-Thye Fee Offset Certification Form (included as Appendix 14). This form
requires the holder to itemize allowable costs incurred for an approved Granger-Thye fee offset
project and to certify the accuracy and completeness of claims.
When the Forest Service performs Granger-Thye fee offset work, the holder will deposit fee
payments into a Forest Service Cooperative Work Fund (CWFS) account. The Forest Service
will perform Granger-Thye fee offset work under a collection agreement and offset those costs
against the permit holder’s annual permit fee (see clause IV.E.3. in FS-2700-4h [Appendix 4]
and Appendix 13: Sample Collection Agreement for Granger-Thye Offset Work). The Forest
Service’s indirect costs may be offset at the agency’s approved rate. The Forest Service and the
holder will agree on the work to be performed in advance of each operating season.
D. Liability Insurance
The successful applicant must have liability insurance covering losses associated with the use
and occupancy authorized by the permit arising from personal injury or death and third-party
property damage in the minimum amount of $500,000 for injury or death to one person per
occurrence; $500,000 for injury or death to more than one person per occurrence; and $500,000
for third-party property damage per occurrence, or in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 as a
combined single limit per occurrence. Insurance policies must name the United States as an
additional insured (see Appendix 10 of the prospectus and FS-2400-4h, clause III.I).
E. Bonding
The permit holder will provide a performance bond in the amount of $50,000. The bond may
take the form of corporate surety, Treasury bills, notes, or other negotiable securities, cash
deposits, irrevocable letters of credit, assignment of savings accounts, or assignment of
certificates of deposit. The authorized officer may reevaluate the need for or the amount of the
bond after the first operating season.
IV. Application
A. Instructions for Submitting Applications
Applicants must submit a written application for all developed recreation sites offered in this
prospectus.
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Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the sites at least once before submitting an
application (see Appendix 1: Vicinity and Area Maps, and Appendix 2: Recreation Site
Summaries and Maps).
The information in this prospectus is from generally reliable sources, but no warranty is made as
to its accuracy. Each applicant is expected to make an independent assessment of the business
opportunity offered in this prospectus.
All applications must be submitted to:
Brian Ferebee
Forest Supervisor, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests
Attention: Dave Ream
8236 Federal Building 125 South State Street
Salt Lake City UT 84138
Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on October 24, 2008.
Applicants must submit Seven copies of their application package and supporting documents.
Please ensure that all requested information is submitted. Missing or incomplete information
will result in a lower rating for the corresponding evaluation criteria.
Applications must be signed. The person signing for an entity must have authority to sign for
that entity. Applicants must include their address, telephone number, facsimile number, and
email address.
Corporations also must include:
• Evidence of incorporation and good standing,
• If reasonably obtainable, the name and address of each shareholder owning 3 percent or
more of the corporation’s shares and the number and percentage of any class of voting
shares that each shareholder is authorized to vote,
• The name and address of each affiliate of the corporation,
• If an affiliate is controlled by the corporation, the number of shares and the percentage of
any class of voting stock of the affiliate owned, directly or indirectly, by the corporation,
and
• If an affiliate controls the corporation, the number of shares and the percentage of any
class of voting stock of the corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the affiliate.
Partnerships, limited liability companies, associations, or other unincorporated entities must
submit a certified copy of the partnership agreement or other documentation establishing the
entity or a certificate of good standing under the laws of the state where the entity is located.
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Any questions specifically related to this prospectus may be directed to:
Dave Ream
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
8236 federal Building, 125 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84138
Telephone: (801) 236-3445
Email: dream@fs.fed.us
B. General Terms, Qualifications, and Reservations
All applicants have an equal opportunity to apply. Except for members of Congress, Resident
Commissioners, and current Forest Service employees, any individual or entity may apply.
The Forest Service does not guarantee a profitable operation; rather, applicants are responsible
for reviewing the prospectus and making their own determination concerning business viability.
The Forest Service will select the application that offers the best value to the government. The
Forest Service reserves the right to select the successful applicant based on a trade-off between
the fee to the government and technical merit.
The Forest Service is not obligated to accept the application with the highest return to the
government.
The Forest Service reserves the right to select the successful applicant based solely on the initial
application, without oral or written discussions.
The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any or all applications and to rescind the
prospectus at any time before a special use permit is issued.
Any oral statement made by a representative of the Forest Service shall not modify the
requirements of this prospectus. If it is determined that an error or omission has been made or
additional information is required, a written amendment will be sent to each person or entity
receiving a copy of this prospectus.
If there is a conflict between the terms of the prospectus and the special use permit, the terms of
the special use permit will control.
The information contained in applications will be kept confidential to the extent permitted under
the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).
C. Application Package Requirements
Applications must be in writing and must include or address the following:
• A proposed annual operating plan (including required and optional services),
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• A business plan, business experience, references, and Small Business Development
Center review, if applicable (see section IV.C.2., Business Plan, Business Experience,
and References, below),
• Ability to perform Granger-Thye Fee Offset,
• Fees charged to the public,
• Fee to the government, and
• Application fee ($700.00).
1. Proposed Annual Operating Plan (Including Required and Optional Services)
Applicants must submit a proposed annual operating plan that addresses all required and optional
services. Applicants must utilize the sample annual operating plan to organize their response to
this section (see Appendix 10: Annual Operating Plan and Annual Operating Plan Outline). The
successful applicant’s proposed operating plan will be attached to and become a part of the
special use permit.
Applicants must specify whether another party will assist with any of the operational aspects of
the concession, and, if so, must include the other party’s name, address, telephone number, email
address, and relevant experience.
2. Business Plan, Business Experience, and References
Applicants must submit a business plan utilizing the format in Appendix 16 (Sample Business
Plan) of the prospectus. This part of the application package must be a separate document. The
business plan provides a thorough analysis of an applicant’s vision of the proposed business. A
good business plan is essential for running a successful business, maintaining and improving the
business, and raising needed capital.
Applicants must furnish a detailed description of their experience relating to operating and
maintaining developed recreation sites (e.g., campgrounds, beaches, and marinas). The
description must include experience in private business, public service, or any nonprofit or other
related enterprises. Applicants are encouraged to contact their local Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) if they need assistance in completing their business plan.
Alternatively, applicants who have already received a review of their business plan from an
SBDC or the Forest Service for the current fiscal year may submit a copy of the review report.
Small Business Development Center Review
All business plans will be independently reviewed by an SBDC. Applicants are required to
submit Seven copies of their business plan. If an applicant’s current fiscal year business plan
has already been reviewed by an SBDC, the applicant may submit a copy of the review report.
Along with a business plan, applicants also must submit a bank draft, money order, or cashier’s
check in the amount of $40 made payable to the Utah SBDC. Applicants submitting a current
fiscal year review report by the Forest Service or the Utah SBDC need not to enclose payment.
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Performance Evaluations
Applicants who have experience in managing Forest Service or other government concessions
must provide copies of the most recent annual written performance evaluations for each Forest
Service or other concession the applicants have operated or are operating.
References
Applicants also must furnish three business references in support of relevant business
experience. All references must include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email
addresses. These references will be contacted for information regarding applicants’ past
performance. In addition, the Forest Service may consider past performance information from
other sources.
3. Financial Resources
Applicants must submit a complete set of all financial statements for the last three fiscal years
that have been audited, reviewed, or compiled by a certified public accountant (CPA). For any
financial statements that were only compiled by a CPA, applicants must complete FS-6500-24,
Financial Statement (see Appendix 17 of the prospectus) for certification of the accuracy of the
financial statements.
Applicants must complete FS-6500-24 for any of the last three fiscal years they were in business
for which a financial statement was not audited, reviewed, or compiled by a CPA. An applicant
who has had a financial ability determination (FAD) conducted within the past year should
include a statement to that effect along with the forest name, contact name and telephone
number, Additionally, applicants must identify any pending applications or new permits
obtained from the Forest Service since the FAD was completed.
In completing FS-6500-24, LLCs must list the name of the company in block 1, the names and
interests of the principals in block 5, and their members should be listed in block 6. In addition,
LLCs must complete the certification in Part (D)(1) of FS-6500-24.
An applicant who has not been in business for the last three fiscal years, and therefore cannot
submit audited, reviewed, or compiled financial statements or an FS-6500-24, must submit three
fiscal years of projected financial statements compiled by a CPA using the forecast method.
Any financial information submitted by applicants must conform to generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) or other comprehensive bases of accounting. Any previously
prepared financial documents that are submitted must be unredacted and in their original form,
including footnotes.
Applicants must show at least 25 percent of the first year's operating costs in liquid assets.
Liquid assets are assets that are readily converted into cash.
Applicants also must complete blocks 1 through 5 of form FS-6500-25, Request for Verification
(see Appendix 18 of the prospectus) and submit the signed and dated form with the application.
The Forest Service will forward the FS-6500-25 for the most qualified applicant to the
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Albuquerque Service Center for processing. The auditor assigned to conduct the FAD will send
a copy to each financial institution with which the applicant does business. The financial
institutions must complete blocks 6 through15 of the form and mail the completed form to:
USDA Forest Service
Albuquerque Service Center
101B Sun Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Attention: Resource Audit Branch,
4. Ability to Perform Granger-Thye Fee Offset Projects
Applicants must furnish documentation and references of past experience that demonstrate
technical capability to perform Granger-Thye fee offset projects. Past project involvement may
be include contracting the work or performing the work themselves.
5. Fees Charged to the Public
Applicants must provide a list of all fees they propose to charge to the public for the first three
years of operation, including fees for required and optional services (see Appendix 10, Sample
Annual Operating Plan, for a list of required and optional services). Discuss any variable
pricing, discounts, and passes. All proposed fees to be charged to the public must also be
included in the business plan as an income item.
The Forest Service reserves the right to regulate the rates charged to the public.
6. Fee to the Government
The government is obligated to obtain fair market value for the use of its land and improvements.
The minimum fee is $17,850 per year for the first two years (2009-2010) and $41,957 per year
for the next two years (2011-2012) of the 5-year permit with the remaining year minimum fee
calculation to be determined the year the current Ogden Ranger District permit expires (2013)
and becomes part of this prospectus. The minimum fee is the concession’s average gross
revenue for the past three years multiplied by the current 30-year Treasury bond rate. The
minimum fee will be adjusted at the end of the first five years of the permit term if the permit is
extended for an additional five years.
The minimum fee for the first two years is based only on the revenue from the facilities on the
Heber- Kamas and Evanston -Mountain View Ranger Districts. The fee increases for years 3
and 4 as it is then based on the additional facilities on Salt Lake and Logan Ranger Districts.
Minimum Fee Calculation
Year 1& 2 minimum fee calculation based on revenue from the Heber Kamas and Evanston
Mountain View Ranger Districts:
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Year Gross Revenue
2005 $396,474
2006 $418,675
2007 $401,908
Total $1,217,057
Total Gross Revenue divided by 3 equals the Average Gross Revenue
$1,217,057÷ 3 = $405,686 Average Gross Revenue
Average gross revenue multiplied by the current 30-year Treasury bond rate equals the
minimum annual fee. In the following calculation, the current 30-year Treasury bond
rate of 4.40 percent was used.
$405,686 x 0.0440 = $17,850 Minimum Annual Fee
Year 3 & 4 minimum fee calculation based on revenue from Salt Lake, Logan, Heber–Kamas
and Evanston-Mountain View, Ranger Districts:
Year Gross Revenue
2005 $871,381
2006 $964,751
2007 $1,024,583
Total $2,860,715
Total Gross Revenue divided by 4 equals the Average Gross Revenue
$2,860,715 ÷ 3 = $953,572
Average gross revenue multiplied by the current 30-year Treasury bond rate equals the
minimum annual fee. In the following calculation, the current 30-year Treasury bond
rate of 4.40 percent was used.
$953,572 x 0.0440 = $41,957 Minimum Annual Fee
As stated above, the year 5 minimum fee calculation will be determine the year prior to the
expiration of the current Ogden Ranger District.
Applicants may propose a fee below the minimum provided they can document why this amount
represents fair market value. However, the Forest Service may reject the proposed fee if the
agency determines that it does not reflect fair market value.
Applicants must propose the fee to the government as a percentage of the concession’s adjusted
gross revenue. One percentage may be proposed for the entire permit term or the percentage
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may vary each year. However, if a consolidated fee payment is proposed, one percentage rate
must be proposed for the entire period of consolidated payments.
The proposed fee to the government must also be included in the business plan as an expense
item in the cash flow projections.
The fee to the government may be offset in whole or in part by the value of Government MRRI
performed at the permit holder’s expense in accordance with a Granger-Thye fee offset
agreement (see section III, Special Use Permit, beginning on page 48).
7. Application Fee
Cost Recovery
Applications submitted in response to this prospectus are subject to cost recovery pursuant to
36 CFR 251.58(c)(1)(ii) and (c)(3)(iii). Applicants must submit a processing fee of $700 to
cover the cost of preparing the prospectus and reviewing the applications. Payments due to the
United States for this application must be paid in the form of a bank draft, money order, or
cashier’s check payable to “USDA Forest Service.” Payments will be credited on the date
received by the designated Forest Service collection officer or deposit location. Additionally, the
selected applicant will be responsible for the costs of preparing and issuing the permit and
conducting a Financial Ability Determination (FAD), unless the Forest Service has conducted a
FAD for the applicant within the last 12 months. If a FAD has been completed for the applicant
within the last 12 months, the applicant will be responsible for the cost of adjusting it to reflect
any change this selection will have on the applicant’s financial ability.
D. Evaluation of Applications
A Forest Service evaluation panel will evaluate each application utilizing the non-fixed weight
method. The following evaluation criteria are listed in order of importance:
1. Proposed annual operating plan (including required and optional services).
2. Business plan (financial resources, business experience, and references).
3. Ability to perform Granger-Thye fee offset projects.
4. Financial resources.
5. Fees charged to the public.
6. Fee to the government.
The Forest Service will consider only the applicant’s submitted application package and any past
performance information obtained by the Forest Service. During the evaluation process, the
evaluation panel may contact any references, including all federal, state, and local entities that
have had a business relationship with the applicant. The evaluation panel may also consider past
performance information from other sources.
The evaluation panel will make a recommendation to the authorized officer as to which applicant
offers the best value to the government. The authorized officer will make the selection decision.
All applicants will be notified of the successful applicant via certified U.S. mail.
The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all applications.
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The Forest Service reserves the right to rescind the prospectus at any time before a special use
permit is issued. If the Forest Service rescinds the prospectus, application fees will be returned.
V. Post-Selection Requirements
Once an applicant has been selected, the following information must be submitted and approved
by the Forest Service prior to issuance of a special use permit:
• A final annual operating plan containing all the items included in the annual operating
plan submitted in response to the prospectus.
• An annual GT fee offset agreement.
• Documentation of required liability insurance and property insurance.
• Documentation of bonding.
• Required deposits and advance payments (see Appendix 10 of the prospectus and FS-
2700-4h, clause IV.C.1).
• Documentation that utility services have been obtained in the name of the selected
applicant.
• A state business license and any other required federal, state, or local certifications or
licenses.
The successful applicant will be required to submit all these items within 30 days of the date of
the selection letter. If these requirements are not met within the 30-day period, a special use
permit will not be issued. The applicant who receives the next-highest rating may then be
selected for the special use permit, subject to the same requirements.
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VI. Acronyms
ABA Architectural Barriers Act of 1968
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
ATV All-terrain Vehicle
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CWFS Cooperative Work Fund
DAR Daily Arrival Report
FAD Financial Ability Determination
FSORAG Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines
MRR Maintenance, Reconditioning, and Renovation
MRRI Maintenance, Reconditioning, Renovation, and Improvement
NRRS National Recreation Reservation Service
OHV Off-highway Vehicle
PAOT People At One Time
REA [Federal] Recreation Enhancement Act
SBDC Small Business Development Center
SR State Road
USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture
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