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Show campground reservation system s in the Uinta National Forest Time, a national com-;an com-;an taking all Uinta Forest campground is beginning July 14. ns made prior to July 14 jred this year. reservations, campers 11 the Leisure Time toll-ler, toll-ler, 800-824-CAMP (2267) '0 days before the date r j ly 14 was the first day for S eservations, July 23 will t day any single-family id can be reserved. ns for group areas will d on or after July 29. ; group camping must be in advance. Now, reser-jn reser-jn also be made for single ilts as well. alf our single family units 'impgrounds will remain i ; st-come, first-served. The will go to reservations," Lynn Gomm, Recreation li ling the toll free number, 'sers can guarantee a The reservationist will information about all the inds and can assist the choosing the one most .((servation convenience fee W $3.75 for families and $5.50 sites plus the campground ch vary by number of services, sizes of groups and length of stay. The caller can pay for the reservation with a credit card, check or money order. Confirmation of a reservation is sent only when Leisure Time receives its money. The 10-day advance is required for this reason. The reservation system for single families will guarantee a site in a chosen campground. It will not guarantee a specific campsite. The public benefits from the new phone-in system by receiving 7 day-a-week service; easier convenience and guaranteed reservations. By relieving personnel from taking the reservation orders, Forest Service staff can devote more time to providing more information to other Forest visitors. The new phone-in system will also facilitate easier fee collection. The Reservation System is a test program for the state. Other Forests in Utah will join in if the Uinta program is successful. Reservations phones will be answered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leisure Time is closed on normal holidays. If people consistently encounter a busy signal it means that the lines are temporarily overloaded. |