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NEPA Number: DOI-BLM-ORWA-L050-2026-0004-CE
Project Name: Commercial Cave/Spelunking Guiding Special Recreations Permits

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Project Information

NEPA Number

DOI-BLM-ORWA-L050-2026-0004-CE
Project Name

Commercial Cave/Spelunking Guiding Special Recreations Permits
Project Type

CE
NEPA Status

Completed - Completed
Lead Office

Lakeview Field Office
Last Updated

2/22/2026 5:00:00 PM

Project Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview Field Office is proposing to authorize the issuance of Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) for commercial and naturalist-led spelunking\cave guiding activities at Derrick Cave. The purpose of this action is to provide safe, guided recreational opportunities for the public, particularly for those lacking the skill or equipment to explore caves independently. Lakeview Field Office would authorize up to two commercial outfitters/guides to operate within Derrick Cave. Authorized use would be limited to no more than four groups of up to 13 clients per day. No more than one group would be permitted to be in the cave at one time. Total use would not exceed 20 authorized use days per year. Commercial guiding will be prohibited November 1 through April 30.

Project Location

City	State/Territory	Zip Code	County(ies)
Silver Lake	Oregon	97638	Lake

Application Information

Program

Recreation and Visitor Services
Sub-Program

Special Recreation Permits (Guiding, Race Events, etc.)

Project Dates

Start Date

1/21/2026
End Date

1/22/2026

Project Office Information

Lead Office

Lakeview Field Office
Offices

Lakeview FO

Contacts

Contact 1 Name

Lindsey Smith
Contact 1 Email

[email protected]
Contact 1 Phone

(541) 947-6135