Paria River District now offers contactless payment at key recreation sites
KANAB, Utah — The Paria River District installed a new electronic payment system at four popular recreation sites on BLM public lands managed by the Kanab Field Office. The Remote Off-Grid Kiosk (ROK) is a cashless fee collection system for remote, off-grid locations. These ROK kiosks are now available at the Wire Pass Trailhead, Buckskin Gulch Trailhead, Ponderosa Grove Campground, and Whitehouse Campground/Paria Canyon day-use area.
“Due to connectivity challenges, other payment options at these remote locations have been challenging for visitors,” said Kanab Field Office Manager Whit Bunting. “Visitors can now pay with a credit card or debit card via contactless tap or other mobile payment system like Apple Pay for a more efficient, secure, and user-friendly payment process. The Rec.gov option is also still available for those wishing to use that.”
These solar-powered kiosks can operate in areas without cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi, or external power. They allow users to select standard or group campsites onsite and are configured to discount standard campsites if users have a valid Senior Access Pass. The kiosk will print a receipt, which visitors are asked to place on their vehicle dashboard.
ROK kiosks ensure the most secure payment and data collection processes possible. All payment information is point-to-point encrypted. The systems are also Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard-compliant, and no card information is visible during the transaction process. For more information, please call the BLM Kanab Field Office at 435-644-1200 or email BLM_UT_KN_Mail@BLM.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.