Little Sahara Recreation Area to Shut off Water and Close Visitor Center for Winter
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Fillmore, Utah—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Little Sahara Recreation Area (LSRA) visitor center will close for winter from Nov. 28, 2015 through Feb. 18, 2016. While the center is closed, BLM staff will not be available to assist LSRA visitors, but the recreation area will remain open.
Starting Nov. 1, 2015, water to the RV flush/dump station, the White Sands Campground, and all of the flush restrooms will be shut off. The vault toilets will remain open throughout the winter in all of the campgrounds. The flush/dump station will remain open during the winter, but no water will be available. Frost-free potable water systems will remain in service and available.
The public is still required to pay the daily use fee at the self-pay fee station, and law enforcement will continue to patrol the recreation area. The public is reminded to take all appropriate safety measures, including not riding alone, using protective equipment, and wearing clothing suited to adverse weather conditions.
All emergencies should be called in to 9-1-1. Non-emergencies can be reported by calling the Juab County Sheriff’s Office at (435)623-1626. Any LSRA maintenance-related issues should be reported to LSRA outdoor recreation planner Jay Cram at (435)433-5960 or (801)971-6592.
Don’t forget that LSRA season passes and gift certificates are still available at the BLM-Utah Fillmore Field Office, (435)743-3100 and the BLM-Utah Salt Lake Field Office, (801)977-4300.
To learn more about recreation at LSRA or to download an LSRA brochure, please visit: https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/little-sahara-recreation-area
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.