BLM seeks comments on fee proposal for historic cabin
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CRAIG, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a recreation fee proposal for the Sarvis Cabin, a historic cabin on the Yampa River south of Steamboat Springs.
The cabin came into BLM hands in 2015 as part of a Land and Water Conservation Fund acquisition of a 45-acre parcel that provides key public access to the Upper Yampa River.
“Making this a rental cabin would provide visitors with a unique option for accommodations on the highly visited Yampa River, which has limited camping opportunities,” said BLM Little Snake Field Manager Bruce Sillitoe. “Revenue from the cabin rental will be used on-site to maintain the property and facilities.”
The BLM proposes a $90 per night fee to rent the cabin. The proposed fee is comparable with other public and private entities in the area.
The BLM would make the rustic cabin available for rental during the summer, fall and winter months. The cabin includes some modern amenities, such as a gas stove for cooking and a gas furnace for heating. There is no indoor plumbing but a modern outhouse will be available. Other amenities include two sleeping lofts, an outdoor deck and fire pit and access to the Upper Yampa River Blue Ribbon Fishery.
The cabin was built in 1956 by the Hubbard Family, who ranched in the valley for many years. The area around the cabin provides outstanding opportunities for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, picnicking and solitude in the nearby Sarvis Wilderness Area.
The proposal and detailed business plan are available at: https://go.usa.gov/xy36Q. Comments on the proposal need to be received by July 8, 2019. Comments should be directed to Kathy McKinstry, 455 Emerson Street, Craig, CO 81625 or via email at kmckinst@blm.gov. The fee proposal will be taken to the Northwest Resource Advisory Council for consideration later this year.
Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.
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.