There is no charge for private walk-in fishing or camping below the Smith Fork. Voluntary donations are encouraged and can be placed in the register tube located at the entrance kiosk. The user fees being charged by the BLM are in addition to any commercial company's advertised client charges for rafting and fishing in the Gorge. Fees for commercial clients will be collected by the commercial company prior to the trip. Fees will be collected on site at the Chukar, Duncan, Bobcat, and Ute Trailheads.
Exact change is required.
Charge cards are not accepted . BLM personnel will be stationed at the Chukar Trailhead and on patrol in the river corridor throughout the summer to assist users with fees and campsite registration. Registration is mandatory for all day and overnight Gorge users and provides valuable visitor use information. Campers must also sign-in for a designated campsite. Visitors to the Chukar area will continue to sign the register at the river but will pay their fees at the Trailhead.