In The Spotlight

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Environmental Assessment for Oil and Gas Lease Sale 

 February 2013 Oil and Gas Lease Sale Information

Portion of Chocolate Drop Road Added to Monticello Travel Plan

The Travel Management Plan (TMP) in the 2008 Monticello Bureau of Land Management Field Office Area Resource Management Plan (RMP),  allowed for modifications to route designations in the Field Area.  (See appendix O.13 of the RMP).  A route not originally designated in the TMP has been analyzed and a determination made to add it to the TMP.  The route is located on map 13 of the 11' x 17' map set and on D2 of the 24' x 36' map set.  A map indicating the exact location of the Chocolate Drop Road is linked below.

Location Map 
Monticello ROD/RMP  

• Travel Plan Maps 11" x 17"
• Travel Plan Maps 24" x 36" 

New Special Recreation Permit Moratorium

There is currently a moratorium on accepting/processing most new Special Recreation Permits (SRP) at the Monticello Field Office.

The following are exceptions to the moratorium:

1. Private use permits on Cedar Mesa will continue to be issued.
2. Applications for one-time-use permits on Cedar Mesa and in Dark Canyon for organized, non-commercial groups will be considered. Limiting criteria will be applied in determining if such prospective applications proceed to issuance of a permit.

All Requirements for obtaining Special Recreation Permits in the Monticello Field Office apply.  The duration of this moratorium is not established. Updates will be posted at this webpage. 

We regret the inconvenience this may cause prospective permit holders.

MCloyd Canyon/Moonhouse Recreation 
Management Zone Day Use Permits

Public access will be limited to 20 people per day via a permit system for day visits. Entry into Moonhouse Recreation Management Zone requires a Special Recreation Permit available only at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station during the high use season between 8:00 a.m. and noon. Day, Week, and Annual Permit holders must get their permits validated for Moonhouse hikes at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station prior to their hike. During the off season, permits will be available on a first come first serve basis at the trailhead entry. All commercial and private groups of 8 or more must have an advance reservation, available from the Monticello Field Office permit desk. Maximum group size is 12. There is no overnight camping within the Management Zone, and car camping is limited only to the designated primitive camp and park area south of Snow Flat Road. Pets are not allowed in this management zone. 

For more information on Moonhouse and Permits click here.

Larger Map

QUICK LINKS

Environmental Notification Bulletin Board

National Wild Horse and Burro Program

Monticello ROD/RMP     Travel Plan Maps 11" x 17" Travel Plan Maps 24" x 36"

Film Permit Application Packet

SAN JUAN RIVER PERMIT INFO

2013 San Juan River Permit Information and Application

Recreation Permit & General Info

*River 435-587-1544 *Land Based 435-587-1510 *Recreation permits can only be issued through the above numbers (8am-noon only)