Californian writer weighs in on HIRA fee hikes


Published on Saturday, March 7, 2009 8:14 PM PST

Lois Henry writes in Saturday's Bakersfield Californian about the USFS snafu with its proposed fee increases for HIRAs (High Impact Recreation Areas) in the Kern River Valley and other affected areas.

Here's a recap of the Sequoia National Forest Southern Sierra Pass

* The Southern Sierra Pass is now required year round if you want to fish or camp at the Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella and South Fork areas along Isabella Lake.

* There is also now a day use fee for Camp 9 on the other side of the lake. There is an additional charge for camp.

* Cost is $10 per day for each vehicle, up from $5 per vehicle.

* An annual pass is available for $50 (up from $30), plus $10 for a second vehicle, if needed.

* Passes may be purchased at any Forest Service district office or at Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella.

To read Lois Henry's story, click on the link below

Can't see the forest for the fees

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    Weekender wrote on Mar 8, 2009 11:29 PM:

    " Seems like a screw job. It's ok to charge for camping, and to 100% restrict camping from non-camping areas. But why charge for fishing access? "

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