Temporary Road Closure near Wilson Reservoir Campground
ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Tuscarora Field Office announces the temporary closure of a road near Wilson Reservoir Recreation Area Campground. The closure will be implemented in two phases.
The road closure will begin at the junction of BLM Road 1094 and County Road 730 (IL Ranch Road), approximately 3.5 miles west of County Road 728, and will restrict access to the Wilson Reservoir Recreation Management Area Campground. Closure dates will be from August 20 through October 15, 2026.
This action is taken to minimize risk to the public and allow for safe construction during realignment and resurfacing of the road. The closure will not affect any other roads.
The following restrictions will be in effect for the duration of the closure. Unless otherwise authorized, the following activities within the closure area are prohibited:
• Public access to the closure area.
• Public use of BLM Access Road 1094
• Operating a vehicle through, around, or beyond a restrictive sign, recognizable barricade,
fence, or traffic control barrier or device.
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For more information please contact Elisabeth Puentes, Tuscarora Field Manager at [email protected] or by phone at 775-934-2467.
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.