BLM replaces recreation site furnishings to enhance visitor experience in northern Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Coeur d’Alene Field Office will begin replacement of recreation site picnic tables, fire pits, and barbeques at several sites starting April 13, 2026, and concluding around May 29, 2026. To support safe and efficient completion, these sites will be temporarily closed to public access during renovation activities.
In total, approximately 100 picnic tables, 60 fire rings, and 40 barbeques will be replaced. Huckleberry Campground will be the first site to undergo improvements from April 13-24, which is expected to take the longest due to the large number of furnishings being replaced. Other sites including Killarney Campground and Boat Launch, Blackwell Island Boat Launch and Day Use, Mica Bay Boaters Park, Mineral Ridge Trailhead, and Beauty Bay Recreation Area will only be closed a few days at a time during furnishings replacement.
These improvements were made possible by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) which aims to address maintenance backlogs, enhance visitor experiences, and expand public access. The new furnishings will also improve the access and experience for those with physical limitations.
The Coeur d’Alene Field Office recognizes the inconvenience the temporary closures may cause and appreciates the public’s patience during these site improvements for everyone’s enjoyment for years to come.
The BLM will provide updates and further details on specific dates and times via social media at facebook.com/BLMIdaho as renovation dates approach. For further information contact the Coeur d’Alene Field Office at 208-769-5000, or via email at [email protected].
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.