Your Fee Dollars at Work

Beach wheelchairs allow accessibility on the south end of the island.

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) was signed into law by President George W. Bush on December 8, 2004. Recreation fees collected under FLREA are reinvested in to parks to benefit the visitor by addressing deferred maintenance projects and enhancing the visitor experience. Of the 428 units of the National Park Service, 109 parks charge an entrance fee.

Cumberland Island NS has an entrance fee of $15 for adults. The fee revenue collected at Cumberland Island NS plays a vital role in funding many operations and park projects within the Seashore and the park service. Approximately 80% of the fee revenue remains in the park to fund park projects. The other 20% goes to assist other projects within the park service.

These funds are used for numerous projects that enhance our resources for visitor use and enjoyment. See below some of the places around the park being improved using fee dollars.

Recurring projects funded by fee revenues:
South End Shuttle Service
Cost of Collections

 

Exhibits in museum showing activity options of the park.

NPS photo

Park projects funded by fee revenues:
Hiring a crew to maintain trails
Beach wheelchairs to allow for more accessibility
Ice House museum exhibits
Grange rehabilitation

 

Rehab work of The Grange

NPS photo

Future projects include:
Replace mainland museum flooring
Paint exterior of Captains House
Replace septic systems