The Fremont River Ranger District proposes building a new campground and non-motorized trail system on the west side of Meeks Mesa to address on-going resource damage and health and safety concerns due to dispersed camping and user-created trails.
Location
Project activities would take place approximately 3 miles northeast of Torrey, Utah, on the north side of State Route 24 and west side of Meeks Mesa.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/11/2023
2
Comment Period
01/11/2023
3
Objection Period Start
03/06/2024
4
Decision
08/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Facility Improvements/Construction; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Facility Maintenance; Trail Management |
| Meeks Mesa Campground and Holt Draw Trail System | Decision Signed Date: 08/16/2024 |
| Forests | Fishlake National Forest |
| Districts | Fremont River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |