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FILLMORE, Utah— Every Easter weekend, the Bureau of Land Management welcomes over 20,000 visitors to the Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) for off-highway vehicle recreation and camping fun. Due to a large influx of visitors, Juab County Sherriff’s Department, Millard County Sherriff’s Department, Utah Highway Patrol, Utah State Parks, additional BLM staff and representatives from other agencies will be present onsite to help ensure a safe and enjoyable weekend for all. Visitors should expect enhanced law enforcement presence on the roads surrounding LSRA.

“The BLM is pleased to welcome so many families and groups of friends that are utilizing their public lands for recreational purposes,” said BLM Fillmore Field Manager Michael Gates. “The Little Sahara Easter Weekend tradition has brought together Federal, State, and County partners with common goals to prioritize public safety and support outdoor recreation.”

Due to the high visitation during Easter weekend, the BLM will be directing traffic for those entering LSRA. Once inside the recreation area, visitors paying by cash and check will be directed to the pay booth. Those paying by credit card or purchasing a season pass will be directed into the visitor center. Current annual pass holders with passes displayed properly in the windshield will be directed past the fee booth and into the recreation area.  The visitor center will be operating from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. during Easter weekend. Visitors can purchase a LSRA season pass at the visitor center, the BLM Fillmore Field Office, or at the BLM Salt Lake Field Office in advance.

Little Sahara Recreation Area visitors are encouraged to keep the following information in mind:

• The one-night permit fee is $18.00 per vehicle. This fee includes use of the area for two days and one night. Discounts are available for persons with disabilities and seniors. Active duty visitors should provide documentation to staff at the visitor center for free access.  
• All four campgrounds are open and provide access to potable water, flush and vault toilets, and RV dump stations.
• All visitors to Sand Mountain are required to park 20 feet from paved roads.
• Large bonfires and wooden pallets are not permitted at LRSA.
• Safety flags are required for all OHV/UTV’s. Flags will be available for sale at the visitor center and on vendor’s row.
• Children under eight-years of age are not allowed to operate any OHV/UTV on public lands, roads, or trails in Utah. Children ages eight through 15 may operate an OHV/UTV if they possess an education certificate issued by Utah State Parks or the equivalent certification from their home state.  Individuals 16 years of age or older may operate an OHV/UTV if they possess either a valid driver’s license or an approved OHV education certificate.
• Building tunnels and deep pits in the sand is dangerous and prohibited.
• In case of medical emergency, AirMed helicopters and West Juab Ambulance may be available

With more than 300,000 annual visitors, LSRA is known as “Utah’s Largest Sandbox.” The nearby cities of Nephi and Delta are easily accessible from LSRA and both offer fuel, groceries, hotels, medical facilities, OHV supplies, and other amenities. Visitors are advised to take all appropriate safety measures, including wearing clothing suited to adverse weather conditions.

For more information about recreation opportunities at Little Sahara Recreation Area, contact the visitor center at (435) 433-5960.  For weather information, call (435) 433-5961.  Additional information can also be obtained by contacting the BLM-Utah Fillmore Field Office at (435) 743-3100, Monday through Friday, or by visiting the BLM LSRA website. For frequent updates, join the Little Sahara Facebook Group.

Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (DD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.