Proposed Recreation Fee Updates: What They Mean for Outdoor Recreation in Montana

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is proposing updates to recreation fees for state parks, fishing access sites, wildlife management areas, wildlife habitat protection areas, and other FWP-managed lands. The proposal is now open for public comment, and we encourage everyone who enjoys recreating on Montana’s state-managed public lands to learn more and share their feedback.

Why are fees being updated? Montana’s current recreation fee structure has remained largely unchanged since 2014. During that time, visitation has continued to climb while the cost of maintaining public recreation sites...