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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
MISSOULA, MONTANA
FSM 2300 - RECREATION, WILDERNESS, AND RELATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
R-1 Supplement No. 2300-94-1
Effective February 25, 1994
POSTING NOTICE: Supplements are numbered consecutively by Manual number and
calendar year. Post by document name. Remove entire document and replace with this
document. Retain this transmittal as the first page of this document. The last supplement to
this Handbook was Supplement 2300-93-1 to FSM 2330.
Document Name
2330
Superseded
New
(Number of Pages)
7
Digest:
2332.11
2335.54
2335.57
- Update tree hazard reference
- Adds cross reference to FSM 2704.34
- Update R-1 Wilderness, Recreation and Heritage program staff title.
David F. Jolly
Regional Forester
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FSM 2300 - RECREATION, WILDERNESS, AND RELATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
R-1 SUPPLEMENT 2300-94-1
EFFECTIVE February 25, 1994
CHAPTER 2330 - PUBLICLY MANAGED RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
2330.42 - Forest Supervisor. The review and approval of recreation construction and
reconstruction site design narratives and site plans is delegated to the forest supervisor with the
following exceptions and conditions:
1. The design narrative and final site plan must be reviewed and approved by a Forest
Landscape Architect at the GS-11 or 12 level.
2. Forests that do not have a landscape architect at the GS-11 or 12 level will work out an
agreement with an adjoining forest to utilize a journey level landscape architect to
prepare and review and approve recreation design narratives and site plans.
3. Recreation construction and reconstruction projects exceeding $200,000 in total costs
(including Recreation and Engineering) will be reviewed by a design team made up of
personnel from the Regional Office and/or adjacent forests. This design review will be
coordinated by the Regional Landscape Architect. The review will constitute a peer
review of recreation site plans, and will be conducted at a time to be determined by the
requesting forest, but should occur prior to the development of the final site plan. The
Regional Landscape Architect will review and approve the final site plan.
4. Peer and/or Regional review of projects less than $200,000 may be done at the request
of the forest.
5. Each year a random sample of approved site plans from around the Region will be
reviewed by an interdisciplinary team representing recreation and engineering. Forest
Recreation Staff, Engineering Staff, and Landscape Architects may be involved in these
reviews.
2331.21 - Types of Fees.
3. Recreation Permit Fees.
Reserved Group Camping. The minimum daily flat fee for reserved group camping is $25
for 6 to 25 persons or 1 to 5 vehicles (assuming 5 persons per auto, excluding busses and
motorcycles). A $10 nonrefundable reservation charge is included. The fee increases $10 for
each 10 person incremental increase in group size as follows:
6 to 25 persons
26 to 35 persons
36 to 45 persons
etc.
$25*
$35*
$45*
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* Amount includes $10 nonrefundable reservation charge.
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If the charge is on a per-unit basis, the rate shall be the normal unit rate with fees based on the
unit-design capacity.
The minimum flat daily fee for group picnicking is $25 for 1 to 50 persons. A $10
nonrefundable reservation charge is included. The rate for each additional person is 50 cents (or
$5 for each additional 10 persons).
Maximum fees are based on capacity, and fee rates apply regardless of age. NO discount for
Golden Age Passport holders (see FSM 2332.24e-6).
Use form FS-2700-25, Temporary Special Use Permit issued by authority of the Land and Water
Conservation Fund Act for group day, and group campground use.
2331.3 - Volunteer Hosts. Incidental expense reimbursement should be consistent within a
Forest and should be coordinated with neighboring Forests.
An 18" x 22" poster, R1-2330-5, is available for use on bulletin boards.
2331.5 - Site Closures. When a site is closed to public use, post R-1-FS-2330-3, "Campground
Closed," at the entrance gate. This poster has a space under "Nearest Available Campground"
for a map with arrows designating: (1) "You are here," and (2) the nearest campground; e.g.,
"Lee Creek Campground, 9 miles west."
When a recreation site is not closed to public use but pre- and post-season services are limited,
use Poster R1-FS-2330-4,, "Please Help." This poster is NOT intended for sites at Reduced
Service Level (RSL) standards during the season of use or as a substitute for "Pack-In, Pack-Out"
posters.
Occasionally in low-use campgrounds in isolated locations, where it is not cost effective to meet
RSL standards, the site should be officially closed; but it may be desirable to allow limited use.
In this case, the campground sign should be removed and the site inventoried and managed as an
occupancy spot. The facilities should be removed as they become unserviceable. However, as
long as facilities are in place and the public is permitted to use the site, hazard tree and other
safety checks must be continued.
2332.1 - Public Safety. A preseason safety check shall be made and documented on Form
R1-FS-2330-1, "Recreation Site Preseason Safety Inspection," for every recreation site (or group
of sites in a site complex) inventoried in RRIS. Completed Form R1-FS-2330-1 shall be
retained in Ranger District files for at least 2 years. See exhibit 2332.1 - 01.
Safety checks shall consider all aspects of public safety.
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2332.1 Exhibit 01
USDA Forest Service
R1-FS-2330-1 (12/92)
| Forest
RECREATION SITE PRESEASON SAFETY INSPECTION
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Cabinet
(Ref. FSM 2332.1, R-1)
| Ranger District
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Bull River
Site or area
| Inspector
Rock Creek Campground
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Stan Jones
If items are not checked as O.K., make notes on reverse of form or on an attached sheet.
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|Not
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Date
Item
|O.K. |O.K. | corrected
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1. Hazard tree check (FSM 2332.32m R-1 Supp.)|
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a. Snags, dead trees (3 bark-beetle killed)
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|x
| 5/15/91
b. Spike tops 1 South of toilet
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|x
| 5/15/91
c. Diseased and dying trees
|x
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d. Root-sprung and shallow-rooted trees
|x
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e. Large dead limbs
|x
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2. Entrance - exit
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a. Approach signs in place
|x
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b. "Stop" signs at highway exit Not strd.
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|x
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c. Adequate sight distance
|x
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3. Fences, barriers, and signing in place to
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protect public from hazard areas; i.e.,
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cliffs, unfinished construction, etc.
|x
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4. Foot or tripping hazards - check for holes,
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rocks, exposed roots, etc., in trails or
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around family units (Fallen limbs)
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|x
| 5/15/91
5. Fire hazard - no duff or combustibles within |
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5 feet of fire grates (conifer needles)
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|x
| 5/16/91
6. Water supply - system inspected, flushed,
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disinfected, and flushed again as applicable. |
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Initial bacteriological test taken and nega|
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tive results received prior to opening
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| Tested
system to public use
|x
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| 5/10/91
7. Swimming sites (FSM 2334.1, R-1 Supp.)
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a. Life ring in place and ready to go
| N/A |
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b. "No Lifeguard" sign
| N/A |
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c. Depth markers in place
| N/A |
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d. Buoyed to keep boats out of swimming area
| N/A |
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e. Signs as required to restrict boaters
|x
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f. No rafts, homemade docks, or diving boards | |
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in area
|x
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g. No glass, sharp objects, etc., on beach |
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8. Other
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| Replaced
Broken hinge on toilet door
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|x
| 5/16/91
Remarks:
Continue to monitor lodgepole pine for potential bark
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beetle mortality. Cut weeds around traffic barriers.
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2332.11 - Tree Hazards. An additional publication available as an aid to evaluating tree hazards
is:
Harvey, Robert D., Jr., and Paul F. Hessberg, Sr., 1992. "Long-Range Planning for
Developed Sites in the Pacific Northwest: The Context of Hazard Tree Management."
Pacific Northwest Region; FPM-TP039-92.
Tree Hazard checks for developed recreation sites other than those inventoried in RRIS shall be
documented by memorandum.
2332.12 - Other Natural Hazards. The "This is Bear County" Poster, R1-FS-2330-2, is
recommended for sites where bears may be a problem.
2335.5 - Use of Government-Owned Buildings for Recreation Lodging
2335.53 - Policy
1. Northern Region National Forests shall authorize recreation lodging activities on Form
FS-R1-2700-2 (10/87), or a similar Forest form containing the same information, as a minimum.
Cite Section 7 of the Granger-Thye Act of April 24, 1950.
2. c. Preseason inspections shall be made to ensure the facilities meet minimum
requirements for health and safety of permit holders. Inspections must be made by qualified
individuals to insure health and safety as called for in 29 CFR 1910 and FSH 7309.11, Chapters
30 and 45. Lookouts located on frame towers will not be authorized for public use during the
winter months when ice and snow present a safety hazard. Application information and permit
provisions shall include adequate notification of any special safety considerations related to the
use of the structures.
3. Structures located within wilderness will not be authorized for use under the recreation
lodging program.
4. The maximum length of stay shall not exceed 14 days. Where public demand is high,
the maximum length of stay may be reduced by the District Ranger. Lengths of stay should be
established in advance and be published prior to the use season.
5. Cultural resource specialists must be consulted when historic Government-owned
buildings are considered for recreation lodging use. Cultural resource management guidelines
are located in FSM 2361.21.
2335.54 - Responsibilities
Forest Supervisors are delegated authority to approve Environmental Assessments, and
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plans related to recreation lodging.
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District Rangers may be delegated authority to issue special-use permits for the recreation
lodging program (R1 FSM 2704.34).
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2335.55 - Planning
The environmental assessment shall address management direction of the Forest Plan and Forest
Travel Plan related to acceptable travel modes to be used by the public to reach the lodging.
2. The O&M plan shall include instructions for supplying permit holders with
information on any special safety considerations related to use of the facilities.
2335.57 - Administration
1. Government-owned buildings no longer needed for Forest Service administrative
purposes and/or found to be no longer cost-effective for the recreation lodging program can be
disposed of only after an adequate cultural resource inventory and evaluation has been conducted
(ref. FSM 2361).
5. Lookout towers require special public notification concerning safety considerations.
Permits for these structures shall include as mandatory provisions: (1) a detailed notice and
warning of the dangers involved; and (2) an approved hold-harmless clause signed by the
individual holder. Parents should be strongly discouraged from bringing children under 12
years of age to the lookout. Limit party size to the capacity of each facility. Information
materials should include appropriate safety measures to prevent injury from lightning (ref. FSM
2713.32).
A cabin information brochure or Recreation Opportunity Guide sheet should be prepared for
each cabin or lookout for use in responding to public inquiries. The following information
should be included in the information packet:
a. Description of cabin or lookout, and surrounding area.
(1) Number of bunks or beds available.
(2) Availability of potable drinking water.
(3) Availability of firewood or other fuel.
(4) Description of known hazards.
(5) Brief history of building.
interesting stories about the building.
When it was built, why, who used it.
Any known
(6) Things to do and see in the area.
(7) Acceptable transportation modes to reach the lodging by use season. Precautions
about logging traffic and travel on mountain roads.
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b. Map showing recreation lodging location relative to highways, towns or other easily
identified landmarks. Show the easiest route to the structure.
c. Recreation lodging condition report form and inventory of Forest Service property.
d. List of items furnished by the Forest Service.
e. Suggested list of items users should bring with them.
f. The following items may be attached to the information sheet or to the permit:
(1) Operating instructions for stoves, propane tanks, water systems, refrigerators, lanterns,
etc.
(2) Instructions for closing and leaving the cabin or lookout.
(4) Specific responsibilities of the permittee including obligations to report damage,
cleanup requirements, expected conduct, garbage disposal, etc.
6. The R-1 Wilderness, Recreation and Heritage Programs staff group will annually
update the "Northern Region - Recreational Cabin and Lookout Directory." Forest Supervisors
should submit current information on local program annually by November 1. Information
should include structure name, location, comfortable capacity, dates available, daily fee,
reservation office address and telephone number and remarks on access considerations. The
same information should be submitted at any time a new structure is made available for public
use.