Tuelake,CA--
For Immediate Release: July 18, 2011
Contact: Barbara Torres, 530-233-8713
Medicine Campground, one of four lakeside campgrounds at Medicine Lake, will be closed to the public July 21-25, 2011, for the Medicine Lake Traditional Spiritual Gathering hosted by the Ajumawi, Atwamsini, Itsatewi Bands of the Pit River Tribe. The campground is closed by Forest Service Permit and is authorized under Federal Regulations (36 CFR261.53 Special Closures*).
Hemlock, Hogue, Headquarters Campgrounds and all dispersed campsites will remain open to the public during the Gathering. Please call the Doublehead Ranger Station to inquire about road access 530-667-8605 or visit the Modoc National Forest website, as some dispersed campsites may still be inaccessible due to late season snows.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding of this campground closure.
*36 CFR 261.53 Special closures. (g) The privacy of tribal activities for traditional and cultural purposes. Closure to protect the privacy of tribal activities for traditional and cultural purposes must be requested by an Indian tribe; is subject to approval by the Forest Service; shall be temporary; and shall affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period necessary for activities of the requesting Indian tribe.
For additional information contact Allie Houser, Recreation Officer,
Doublehead Ranger District, 530-667-8611
Barbara Torres Public Affairs Specialist
Modoc National Forest
530-233-8713
bltorres@fs.fed.us
James Garland of TNT
Tulelake New Times
Blog: tulelakenewtimes.blogspot.com
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