Bureau of Land Management recreation managers are delaying the seasonal opening of the Yellowbottom Campground, located about 20 miles north of Sweet Home.
BLM staff inspected the campground ahead of its scheduled opening and found several potential safety hazards.
“The safety of our visitors is a top priority,” Northwest Oregon District Manager Dennis Teitzel said. “Our staff is working diligently to address these safety concerns. We need time to responsibly reduce risks to the public.”
The campground and day-use site will remain closed while BLM staff completes the work. New reservations will not be accepted until the safety issues can be resolved.
Existing reservations through the end of May will be canceled and refunded. Depending on the extent of work necessary, additional reservations may also need to be canceled and refunded.
BLM officials acknowledge that this work will cause disruptions for potential visitors.
For more information and questions about reservations, contact the BLM Northwest Oregon District at (503) 375-5646 or the Recreation.gov call center at (877) 444-6777.