Great Smoky Mountains National Park (the park) is seeking public input on proposed fee program changes for 2023, including a new parkwide parking fee and an increase to existing fee rates at picnic pavilions, frontcountry campgrounds, and backcountry campsites. Under the Federal Lands and Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), all revenue generated through these user fees would remain in the Smokies to directly support operational costs for managing and improving the visitor experience, including trail maintenance, custodial services, trash removal, and supporting more law enforcement staffing across the park. Since 1934,…
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