Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center closes for the winter season
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FILLMORE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center will close for the winter season from Dec. 9, 2017 to Feb. 18, 2018. While the Visitor Center is closed, the recreation area will remain open to the public.
Vault toilets will remain open throughout the Visitor Center closure. Flush toilets and flush/dump stations are turned off.
A day-use fee of $18 per vehicle or the display of an annual pass is required for entry. The day-use fee can be paid via the fee station’s self-pay tubes, located at the entrance to the recreation area. Annual passes and gift certificates are available for purchase at the BLM Fillmore Field Office and the BLM Salt Lake Field Office.
The BLM encourages the public to take all appropriate safety measures – including riding with a partner, using protective equipment, and wearing clothing suited to adverse weather conditions. Staff will continue to patrol the recreation area, however, visitors should call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. Non-emergencies should be reported to the Juab County Sheriff’s Office at (435) 623-1626. Any Little Sahara maintenance-related issues should be reported to BLM Outdoor Recreation Planner Jay Cram at (435) 433-5960 or (801) 971-6592.
To learn more about the Little Sahara Recreation Area or to download a brochure, visit: https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/little-sahara-recreation-area.
For additional information, please contact Jay Cram at (435) 433-5960. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question with the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
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.