BLM implements supplementary rules at Guffey Gorge
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CANON CITY, Colo. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management RoyalGorge Field Office will begin implementing supplementary rules for public lands at Guffey Gorge in Park County.
An increasing number of visitors are drawn to Guffey Gorge for its scenic value and unique, water-based recreation opportunities. GuffeyGorge is a popular location for picnicking, hiking and swimming.
“In recent years, the dramatic increase in visitor use at this site has caused a number of issues and concerns,” said Keith Berger, BLM Royal Gorge Field Manager. “The supplementary rules address these issues while still allowing the public to enjoy the site.”
The rules were established in December 2017 and are intended to reduce user conflicts, reduce public health and safety concerns, and reduce impacts to natural resources that have resulted from significant increases in visitation over the past five years. The rules prohibit possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages, parking vehicles outside designated parking areas, playing amplified music and bringing an animal into the area without a leash. Visitors will be charged a $6 per vehicle per day fee.
To learn more, visit https://go.usa.gov/xQycv or call the Royal GorgeField Office at (719) 269-8500.
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.