High water across roads forces closure of BLM recreation areas
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The following is a news release from the Bureau of Land Management.
IDAHO FALLS — High water along the South Fork of the Snake River in Bonneville and Jefferson Counties has resulted in several county road closures, which temporarily restricts access to several Bureau of Land Management boat ramps and recreation sites.
As of June 16, the county road has been closed from the Stinking Springs area to Table Rock Canyon along the Snake River. This makes the Wolf Flats BLM Recreation area inaccessible due to the road closure. The Lorenzo Boat Ramp located west of Highway 20 is also inaccessible due to high water, as well as the Menan Boat Ramp located off Twin Butte Road.
“These areas are very popular, however the high water along the river has resulted in unsafe road conditions and inaccessible areas,” said Jeremy Casterson, Upper Snake Field Office Manager. “Please be aware of area closures when planning your camping or boating trip. Public lands are for your use and enjoyment, and safety is of utmost importance.”
Recreation sites will reopen as soon as water levels drop and the roads are open and passable.
Please check with your local BLM office before visiting these areas. The BLM appreciates the public’s cooperation in these efforts, and urges visitors to be careful when recreating on public lands. Severe resource damage can and often does occur when vehicles travel on dirt roads in wet conditions.