Decision Memo Cancelled

Host Campsite Holding Tanks at Blue Lake, Ophir Creek, Purgatoire and Bear Lake Campgrounds

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Custer; Huerfano; Las Animas, Colorado Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units

Proposal to install 1,500 Gal concrete holding vault tanks at camp host sites in the Purgatoire, Ophir, Bear and Blue Lakes Campgrounds on the San Carlos District. Project canceled. Individual sites will be revisited after cultural review.

Location

Various locations west of La Veta and Rye, Colorado see recreation map at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/psicc/recreation

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/15/2023
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSan Carlos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementFacility management