Winnemucca, Nev - With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by Nevada government officials, the BLM Humboldt River Field Office (HRFO), announced that Winnemucca Sand Dunes (WSD) will reopen to the public for recreational access.
Beginning May 23, WSD will reopen. WSD are located approximately 8 miles North of Winnemucca, Nevada in Humboldt County. The WSD was temporarily closed March 24, 2020, for public safety reasons.
The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. We continue to work closely with the Department of the Interior and follow CDC guidance to ensure public and employee spaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners and volunteers. We will continue to monitor all functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.
When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders including Governor Sisolak’s standards for individuals, businesses and employers, practice Leave No Trace principles, practice social distancing and avoid high-risk outdoor activities. The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating on public lands prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Details and updates on operations will continue to be posted on our website https://www.blm.gov/office/winnemucca-district-office and social media channels.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
