Lake Mead begins charging entrance fees

Monday, Aug. 7, 2000 | 8:48 a.m.

Visitors to Lake Mead National Recreation Area will be charged fees at three of the park's entrance points beginning today.

A fourth station at Katherine Landing near Bullhead City, Ariz., will open later this summer, according to National Park Service officials.

Five-day passes are available for $3 per person on motorcycles and bicycles or $5 per vehicle covering all passengers inside.

A pass good until Dec. 31 is available for $10 per person or vehicle. Next year, annual passes will cost $20.

Revenues generated from the fees will be used to upgrade campgrounds, picnic areas and launch ramps and provide new exhibits for visitors.

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