The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is taking final comments on its proposed plan for camping management in Chaffee County.

The BLM wants to know what you think about the proposed action (“Alternative D”) and three other considered alternatives. Specific feedback is best. What exactly do you like/dislike? How could the proposed action be changed and improved? Feedback is due by Saturday, October 8th.

What’s in the plan 

This two-page overview gives a good rundown of Alternative D. The short version is: It calls for keeping 100% of current camping capacity, while transitioning to designated dispersed sites.

What to say in your feedback 

That’s up to you. The plan is complex, and mainly outside our operating area.

We only ask that you include two points, related to SMT’s Burmac Trailhead. Please tell BLM you support:

• Installation of a vault toilet at the Burmac Trailhead.

• Creation of designated/dispersed sites at Burmac, to address current issues related to long-term, non-recreational camping in the area (trash, human waste, etc.)

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How to comment 

At the link below, click the “participate now” tab on the left-hand side, and then click the “participate now” button on the right-hand side to open a comment box.

>>CLICK HERE TO COMMENT<<

More info 

Full project info can be found on this landing page. That includes an interactive map, where you can toggle on/off the proposed actions. Prefer to read an 80-page PDF version? Here it is.

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This is the last round of comment before BLM finalizes a camping plan for Chaffee County. Get your feedback in by October 8th!