BLM authorizes SR9 Campground Management Project near popular recreation area
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management has signed the decision for the implementation of the SR9 Campground Management Project in Washington County, Utah.
The project aims to meet increasing demand for camping opportunities while addressing resource impacts on BLM-managed public lands along the Utah State Route 9 corridor. The project includes the development of two new campgrounds, designated dispersed campsites, and a new trailhead and event staging area. It also outlines plans to establish “limited to designated camping areas” and restore previously impacted dispersed camping sites.
"We're seeing more people than ever drawn to the stunning landscapes along the SR-9 corridor said Jason West, St. George Field Office Manager. “Projects like this strike the right balance, giving visitors quality places to camp and explore while protecting the land that makes this area so special in the first place."
For more information, please contact the Color Country Project Manager 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.