The grand opening of the McCoy Flats Campground was held on September 3rd as part of a celebration of the BLM’s 80th anniversary and the nation’s 250th birthday. “McCoy Flats is a long-time favorite destination for mountain bikers, and this new site will meet the fastest growing recreation demand in northeast Utah by giving campers an economical place to stay to truly experience everything BLM-managed public lands have to offer,” said BLM Utah Acting State Director Christina Price. “Projects like this are exactly what Freedom 250 at BLM is all about – investing in public lands, so more Americans can connect with them safely and enjoy them for generations to come.” BLM staff were joined by local community partners, including the Vernal Chamber Dinah-Mites, for the ribbon cutting ceremony. For those interested in staying at one of the 23 campsites, this is a Scan and Pay campground where sites may only be reserved once you are physically on-site, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Group sites cost $35 per night, and all other sites cost $10 per night.
Photo: BLM staff and community partners join together to cut the ribbon and officially open the new McCoy Flats Campground—celebrating expanded access, new recreation opportunities, and a shared commitment to stewarding America’s public lands. BLM photo.