Calf Creek Recreation Area includes a campground with group and individual campsites, and the scenic lower Calf Creek Falls trail. During the closure, the campground's water system will be upgraded, which includes replacing all the culinary water lines and installing new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant hydrants (some in existing and some in new locations). Heavy equipment and other machinery will be operating throughout the site digging ditches, laying pipe and installing plumbing. Because of the danger potential to visitors created by the project, no camping or day use of the facility will be allowed. The lower Calf Creek Falls trail, accessed through the campground, will also be closed due to the construction.

"We regret any inconvenience this may cause to our visitors," said Rene Berkhoudt, GSENM manager, "Calf Creek is one of our most popular areas on the Monument. Unfortunately, the work cannot be done during the winter months; and the spring and fall are our heaviest use periods for Calf Creek, leaving this time period as the best to complete the improvements."

For more information call BLM Public Affairs Officer Larry Crutchfield - 435-644-4310.