BLM replaces recreation site furnishings

COEUR d’ALENE — The Bureau of Land Management Coeur d’Alene Field Office will begin replacement of recreation site picnic tables, fire pits and barbecues at several sites starting Monday and concluding around May 29. 

To support safe and efficient completion, these sites will be temporarily closed to public access during renovation activities.

In total, about 100 picnic tables, 60 fire rings and 40 barbecues will be replaced. 

Huckleberry Campground will be the first site to undergo improvements from April 13-24, which is expected to take the longest due to the large number of furnishings being replaced. 

Other sites including Killarney Campground and Boat Launch, Blackwell Island Boat Launch and Day Use, Mica Bay Boaters Park, Mineral Ridge Trailhead and Beauty Bay Recreation Area will only be closed a few days at a time during furnishings replacement.  

These improvements were made possible by the Great American Outdoors Act which aims to address maintenance backlogs, enhance visitor experiences and expand public access. 

The new furnishings will also improve the access and experience for those with physical limitations.