BLM’s Huckleberry Campground to close temporarily for renovations
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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management’s Coeur d’Alene Field Office is in the process of awarding a contract for improvements at the popular Huckleberry Campground. Improvements include upgrades to the electrical panels to support newer RVs, a new storage building to house the water system and installation of a dump station at the camp host site.
For public safety while construction is ongoing, the campground will close temporarily in early October. The specific date for construction to begin is still being negotiated with the contractor, but the site is expected to remain closed until May 8, 2020. Weather, snow levels and the contractor’s timeline will determine the actual opening date in the spring.
“Determining a good time to close the campground to make improvements is a difficult decision,” said Kurt Pavlat, Coeur d’Alene Field Manager. “In order to accomplish the project before the next summer season, fall is the best time for the work to begin. We look forward to providing an even better camping experience for the public next season.”
The Huckleberry Campground is located along the St. Joe River and is often at capacity during the summer months due to its popularity. The Field Office implemented a reservations system through www.recreation.gov
The BLM manages more than 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.