Did you know…

… Recreation Permit fees at the ISDRA haven’t changed since 2013? As we all know, costs have risen since then—so hats off to the BLM El Centro Field Office for holding the line on pricing for over a decade. ASA recognizes the struggles with federal budgets and staffing shortages and appreciates the efforts of BLM staff at Glamis.

The new fee structure is shown above. Fee increases may be deferred in 2028 or 2031 based on funding analysis. They cannot be accelerated, and the amounts are locked in.

And if you’re wondering where your fees actually go—below is a quick breakdown.

Maintenance – Includes staff labor, trash collection contract, vault toilet pumping contract, vault toilet maintenance, vehicles and heavy equipment, road maintenance (Gecko Road, Wash Road, Osborne Overlook, and Glamis Flats ramp), camping pad grading, and sand removal from roads and camping areas.

More here on how the fees came to be.

Visitor Services – Includes staff labor for OHV Park Rangers and Outdoor Recreation Planners, emergency medical/rescue services, supplies and equipment, dispatch, travel costs for holiday assistance, vehicles, education and outreach, and maps.

Law Enforcement – Includes law enforcement staff labor, vehicles, equipment, and travel costs for holiday assistance.

Fee Program Management – Includes management and labor for the permit program, fee permit contract (including on- and off-site sales), website management, permit printing, mailing, and vendor management.

Overhead – Includes staff labor, training, and travel costs.