Proposed Off-Highway Vehicle Route Changes in San Rafael Swell and Desert
Sector: Road • Location: San Rafael Desert, Utah, United States
Source: AOL
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering changes to some off-highway vehicle (OHV) routes in Central Utah, including parts of the San Rafael Swell and San Rafael Desert. The proposal involves reassessing existing routes to balance public access with the protection of natural and cultural resources. The BLM is taking public comments on whether some currently closed routes should be reopen
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road
- Location
- San Rafael Desert, Utah, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AOL
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Description | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering changes to some off-highway vehicle (OHV) routes in Central Utah, including parts of the San Rafael Swell and San Rafael Desert. The proposal involves reassessing existing routes to balance public access with the protection of natural and cultural resources. The BLM is taking public comments on whether some currently closed routes should be reopened or given limited access, with no new trails planned. Conservation groups have expressed concern about potential environmental damage from increased motorized use. |
Original sector | Public Land Management |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Utah |
City | San Rafael Desert |
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Source | AOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road |
Article published date | 2026-05-15 |
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