Project Name: Temporary Emergency Closure- North Reno Recreation Area (Moon Rocks)

NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-NV-C020-2026-0035-CE

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Project Information

NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-NV-C020-2026-0035-CE
Project Name

Temporary Emergency Closure- North Reno Recreation Area (Moon Rocks)
Project Type

CE
NEPA Status

In Progress - Analysis & Document Preparation
Lead Office

Sierra Front Field Office
Last Updated

8/10/2026 5:00:00 PM

Project Description

The Bureau of Land Management is conducting a temporary emergency closure order at North Reno Recreation Area, located in Washoe County, 24 miles north of Reno, Nevada. pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLMPA), as amended, and 43 CFR §8364.1.  
The temporary closure would apply to a ten-mile radius surrounding North Reno Recreation Area. Those operations are tentatively scheduled for August 10 until fire operations have been completed, 2026. All forms of public access, entry, and camping would be prohibited within a 10-mile radius around North Reno Recreation Area.

Project Location

City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
Reno	Nevada	89510	Washoe

Application Information

Applicant

Bureau of Land Management
Program

Recreation and Visitor Services

Project Dates

Start Date

8/11/2026

Project Office Information

Lead Office

Sierra Front Field Office
Offices

Sierra Front FO

Contacts

Contact 1 Name

Melanie Hornsby
Contact 1 Email

[email protected]
Contact 1 Phone

(775) 885-6024