Environmental Assessment In Progress

Dispersed Camping Management, Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Chaffee; Custer; Fremont; Lake; Park; Saguache, Colorado Salida Ranger District

The FS proposes to analyze the effects of designated vehicle-based dispersed camping to respond to resource concerns and/or conflicts with other forest uses. Project contact Deborah Kill, (719) 269-8702

Location

Leadville and Salida Ranger Districts, especially areas of high dispersed camping use.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/10/2022
2
Comment Period
02/16/2023
3
Objection Period Start
07/24/2025
4
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District; Salida Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWatershed management