BLM Medford District temporarily closes developed recreation facilities
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Medford, Oregon – The health and safety of our visitors and staff remains the number one priority of the Bureau of Land Management. In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state of Oregon public health officials, the BLM Medford District will temporarily close many of its developed recreation facilities to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
These closures include:
- Upper and Lower Table Rocks
- Cathedral Hills – Espey and Skycrest
- Dollar Mountain
- Graves Creek upper and lower parking areas
- Provolt
- Skull Creek Campground
- Burma Pond Campground
- Eight Dollar Boardwalk
Trash pickup and sanitation services on most of these recreation facilities will also be temporarily suspended.
Despite the closure of these facilities, multiple opportunities remain for the public to enjoy the outdoors as long as visitors heed orders, guidance, and advice of local and state officials and the Centers for Disease Control. Many BLM-managed trails and open spaces remain open across Oregon.
If you have questions regarding a specific location in this District, please call (541) 618-2200. Additional information for BLM Oregon-Washington information will be posted on https://www.blm.gov/oregon-washington/covid-access-restrictions.
The BLM encourages responsible, local recreation to avoid putting strain on other communities. To ensure public lands and waters remain intact for future generations, visitors are encouraged to utilize Leave No Trace practices, such as picking up all trash and human waste, while services at recreational facilities are suspended. Please bring your own sanitary products, including toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and pack out all trash.
Please contact your local BLM office by email or phone for business purposes. Some offices have the option to make an appointment to visit during normal business hours for assistance. Contact information is available on our website at www.blm.gov/oregon-washington.
These closures are pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): 43 CFR § 8364.1, 43 CFR § 9268.3(d)(1), and 43 CFR § 8365.1-4.
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.