Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing updates to its public and commercial use fee schedules for state parks, fishing access sites, wildlife management areas, and other FWP-managed lands and waters.

The current fee rules have not been comprehensively updated in many years and have become difficult to administer and understand. Changes in program administration and increasing recreation use have highlighted the need for an updated and more user-friendly fee structure. If approved, these fees would be implemented in 2027 at the earliest.

The proposed updates are intended to:

• Adjust fees to better reflect inflation and the increasing costs of maintaining and managing public recreation sites.

• Simplify fee schedules and permit categories to improve clarity and consistency for visitors, businesses, and staff.

• Maintain affordable and fair fees.

Proposed updates: 

• Commercial Use Fee Schedule DRAFT (PDF)

• Public Use Fee Schedule DRAFT (PDF)

• Fee Schedule Justification DRAFT (PDF)

Reference materials

The following existing rules and fees are for reference only. Comments are only being collected on the proposed updates found above.

• Current FAS Annual Rule (PDF)

• Current State Park Commercial Fees (PDF)

• Current State Park Non-Commercial Fees (PDF)

• Current FAS-WMA Commercial Fees (PDF)

Public Comment Opportunity

FWP is seeking public input on the proposed fee schedules. Comments received during the public review period will help inform the fee structure proposal.

Deadline: Comments must be received by July 24, 2026