Decision Memo Completed

Irwin & Tincup Dispersed Camping Closures

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units

The Gunnison Ranger District is proposing to close the areas of Irwin and Tincup to dispersed camping from Memorial Day to Labor Day. PUBLIC SCOPING COMMENTS available at: https://cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/ReadingRoom?project=NP-1436

Location

Irwin, Colorado north of Crested Butte; Tincup area, southeast of Taylor Reservoir

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/17/2016
2
Decision
05/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.
Tincup Dispersed Camping RestrictionsDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2017
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementRecreation management