Little Sahara Recreation Area Prepares for Winter Season with Water Turn-off and Visitor Center Closure
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FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) visitor center will be closed for the winter through Feb. 19, 2017. The center will be closed and unstaffed, but the recreation area will remain open.
The vault toilets in all of the campgrounds and the flush/dump station will remain open during the winter, but no water will be available. Water to the RV flush/dump station, the White Sands Campground, all of the restrooms have been shut off for the winter months. Frost-free potable water systems will remain in service and be available.
The public must still pay the daily use fee at the self-pay fee station, and staff will continue to patrol the recreation area. The public is reminded to take all appropriate safety measures, including not riding alone, using protective equipment, and wearing clothing suited to adverse weather conditions.
For emergencies, call 9-1-1. Visitors should report non-emergencies to the Juab County Sheriff’s Office at (435) 623-1626. Any LSRA maintenance-related issues should be reported to LSRA outdoor recreation planner Jay Cram at (435) 433-5960 or (801) 971-6592.
Don’t forget that LSRA season passes and gift certificates are still available at the BLM-Utah Fillmore Field Office, (435) 743-3100 and the BLM-Utah Salt Lake Field Office, (801)977-4300.
To learn more about recreation at LSRA or to download an LSRA brochure, please visit: http://on.doi.gov/xkVcv6.
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.