BLM announces extensions on Sand Mountain annual passes purchased prior to safety closure
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CARSON CITY, Nev. – In light of the current emergency safety closure of public lands at Sand Mountain Recreation Area (SMRA), the Bureau of Land Management, Stillwater Field Office, will extend all Sand Mountain annual passes purchased prior to the closure, at the time this area is reopened. This extension will be based on the amount of time this area was closed. The 4,808-acre Sand Mountain Recreation Area is a designated off-highway vehicle fee site and is temporarily closed until further notice.
The Sand Mountain Recreation Area is located approximately twenty-five miles south east of Fallon, NV on U.S. 50 in Churchill County.
The BLM continues to serve the public while doing our part to address COVID-19. Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and recommendations from state and local public health authorities, the BLM has temporarily closed the Sand Mountain Recreation Area to limit the spread of the virus. The health and safety of staff and visitors in these facilities is our number one priority.
Visitors may continue to enjoy BLM trails and open space areas in other areas within the Carson City District while following the CDC’s guidance for travel and protecting yourself. For more information, please visit: blm.gov/office/carson-city-district-office
Throughout the closure, the area of public land that is temporarily closed will be patrolled by BLM Law Enforcement.
Once this closure has been lifted, a notice will go out to the public notifying them of this.
For further information, please contact Lisa Ross at 775-885-6107.
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.