Good news - popular campgrounds reopen

The Lowman Ranger District has re-opened and completed the work in Bear Valley and Fir Creek campgrounds but Bull Trout Campground remains intermittently closed.

The campgrounds, between Lowman and Stanley, were temporarily closed for public safety due to logging activities.

The intermittent and temporary closure will continue to be in effect for Bull Trout Campground through Aug.30 or until the project is completed.

The campgrounds are affected by a growing Mountain Pine Beetle infestation. The Lowman Ranger District is removing trees and also using pesticides to get rid of the bugs.

For campground updates check with the Lowman Ranger District at 259-3361. You can also check the new recreation report in Idaho Outdoors Thursday.