For Release: Nov. 15, 2005
Contact: Sky Zaffarano or Bill Kuntz (530) 224-2100
CA-N-06-15

BLM PIT RIVER CAMPGROUND CLOSES FOR THE WINTER SEASON

The Bureau of Land Management's Pit River Campground and Day Use Area near Fall River Mills has closed for the winter season. The facility will re-open in time for the start of the stream fishing season next April.

Tim Burke, manager of the BLM's Alturas Field Office, said new improvements were well received by visitors. Prior to this year's camping season, the BLM re-designed the facility to separate overnight camping and picnic areas. A new raft launching area was built, a fishing access point was developed for disabled visitors, and new tables, fire rings, restrooms and barbecues were installed.

"For the first time campground hosts were on hand to provide information and services to visitors," Burke said. "We received many positive comments from campers who appreciated the services of our hosts, and from the hosts themselves, who enjoyed the opportunity to camp in this beautiful location.

The seasonal campground closure does not mean the end of camping opportunities on public lands managed by the BLM. Primitive camping is allowed on most public lands, providing that winter weather does not prevent access.

Information on camping and other recreation opportunities is available from any BLM office, or on the web at www.ca.blm.gov.

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Alturas Field Office 708 West 12th St., Alturas, CA 96101