Penitente Canyon campgrounds closed for 12 Hours of Penitence event
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MONTE VISTA, Colo. – The campground at Penitente Canyon will be temporarily closed Oct. 16-18 for the upcoming 12 Hours of Penitence mountain bike endurance race, permitted through the BLM San Luis Valley Field Office. Alternative locations for developed camping are the Poso and Storm King campgrounds managed by the US Forest Service. Dispersed camping is available on BLM managed public lands throughout the San Luis Valley.
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.