Temporary Public Land Closure issued at North Reno Recreation Area
Carson City, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary public land closure at the North Reno Recreation Area (Moon Rocks) due to wildland fire. All public lands within a 10-mile radius of Moon Rocks are closed to public entry. In addition, all public lands within the area are closed to camping.
The purpose of this closure is to protect public health and safety while supporting safe and efficient wildland fire operations. Only BLM and essential fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services personnel will be allowed in area during operations; as well as any public who are properly escorted by BLM personnel in accordance with BLM’s closure order.
The North Reno Recreation Area includes the Dogskin Mountains, portions of an area known as Hungry Valley, and the popular Moon Rocks play area. The area includes approximately 19,050 acres of public lands.
BLM and its partners priority is to conduct safe, efficient, and successful wild land fire operations with a commitment to human health and safety while utilizing the most current wildland fire fighting staff, techniques, and equipment available to accomplish the goals and objectives of fighting fire aggressivity and providing for safety.
A copy of the closure order can be found at https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=192E634F-C795-F111-AB0F-001DD803D7D3 For additional information, call (775) 885-6000.
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.