§8424 Restoration of Overnight Campsites

Summary

The Secretary of Agriculture must find, set up, and open campsites in the Recreation Area shown on the map titled "Ouachita National Forest Camping Restoration" (dated November 30, 2023). By 6 months after January 4, 2025, the Secretary must identify 54 possible overnight sites. By 2 years after January 4, 2025, the Secretary must review those sites and establish at least 27 public campsites and related facilities, with at least 8 having electric and water hookups. All campsites must be located outside the area that has a 1% chance of flooding each year. Within 30 days after January 4, 2025, any campsite that exists on that date, was in operation on June 1, 2010, is outside the 1% flood area, and would not interfere with current day‑use areas must be opened. Within 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Secretary must repair and make public the year‑round day‑use areas including Loop A, Loop B, the covered large‑group picnic pavilion in Loop D, and the Loop D parking lot. Recreation Area — the area shown on the map titled "Ouachita National Forest Camping Restoration" (dated November 30, 2023). Secretary — the Secretary of Agriculture.