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BLM announces new campground and interim safety measures near Cedar City

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CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management's Cedar City Field Office is planning to develop a new campground in the Coal Creek area, approximately 2.5 miles east of Cedar City along Highway 14 in Iron County — bringing a long-awaited managed overnight recreation option to a popular public lands corridor. 

The Coal Creek Campground, authorized through an Environmental Assessment completed in November 2024, will provide a safe, developed setting for overnight visitors. BLM partnered with the Utah Outdoor Recreation Initiative and was able to secure grant funds to initiate design and construction. 

"This campground represents a lasting investment in responsible recreation for the Cedar City community and visitors to the region," said Cedar City Field Office Manager Jacqueline Russell. "Our goal is to provide a quality overnight experience on public lands while protecting the natural resources that make this area so special." 

In order to support development and prepare the site for construction activities, the CCFO is also implementing a temporary overnight camping closure on approximately 196.5 acres of BLM-managed lands near the project area. The closure is an interim measure only; daytime public access to the area is fully maintained. 

The closure is also a direct response to documented safety and resource concerns. Between 2019 and 2023, 95 law enforcement incidents were recorded within a six-mile radius of the project area, involving illegal dumping, illegal drug use, illegal burning, and long-term dispersed occupancy. The Iron County Sheriff's Department has actively supported the overnight restriction. 

For more information, contact the BLM Cedar City Field Office at 435-865-3000. 

The BLM manages about 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.