BLM announces temporary closure and restrictions of public lands for the removal of the J.C. Boyle Dam and associated facilities
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.— The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Klamath Falls Field Office announces the temporary closure of public lands and roads including all public lands adjacent to the J.C. Boyle Dam, and associated infrastructure that is to be removed. Area closure measures are being conducted to ensure public safety.
The temporary closure begins at midnight on January 2, 2024, through the winter of 2025. This closure will impact public access of the Klamath River Canyon from Hwy 66 to the Spring Island Recreation Site. The closure includes the Topsy Campground and the J.C. Boyle Dam access road, from Topsy Road to the J.C. Boyle Powerhouse Road.
Maps and information regarding both the closure and impacted restricted areas are available at the Klamath Falls Field Office, 2795 Anderson Ave Bldg. 25, Klamath Falls, OR 97603.
For further information, contact the Klamath Falls Field Office at 541-883-6916 or BLM_OR_KF_MAIL@blm.gov.
More information about the J.C. Boyle Dam and Associated Facilities, Restoration of the Klamath River Project located at www.ferc.gov or www.klamathrenewal.org.
Learn more about all the recreation opportunities that BLM has to offer at www.blm.gov/visit.
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.