High water across county roads forces temporary closure of BLM recreation areas
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IDAHO FALLS, ID – High water along the South Fork of the Snake River in Bonneville and Jefferson Counties has resulted in several county road closures, which temporarily restricts access to several Bureau of Land Management boat ramps and recreation sites. As of June 16, the county road has been closed from the Stinking Springs area to Table Rock Canyon along the Snake River. This makes the Wolf Flats BLM Recreation area inaccessible due to the road closure. The Lorenzo Boat Ramp located west of Highway 20 is also inaccessible due to high water, as well as the Menan Boat Ramp located off Twin Butte Road.
“These areas are very popular, however the high water along the river has resulted in unsafe road conditions and inaccessible areas,” said Jeremy Casterson, Upper Snake Field Office Manager. "Please be aware of area closures when planning your camping or boating trip. Public lands are for your use and enjoyment, and safety is of utmost importance."
Recreation sites will reopen as soon as water levels drop and the roads are open and passable.
Please check with your local BLM office before visiting these areas. The BLM appreciates the public’s cooperation in these efforts, and urges visitors to be careful when recreating on public lands. Severe resource damage can and often does occur when vehicles travel on dirt roads in wet conditions. For more information on this closure or for general information, please contact the BLM in Idaho Falls at 208-524-7500.
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.