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NEWS
RELEASE
Primitive
Camping on Islands
J.
Percy Priest Lake
J. Percy
Priest offers recreational opportunities of many kinds, and one popular activity
for visitors is camping. Most campers opt to use one of several campgrounds,
which the Corps provides. Others like to camp at areas, which provide more
privacy and allow them to enjoy their camping experience in a more primitive
setting. The Corps of Engineers is tasked with providing such an experience for
our visitors, so we are proposing to allow camping at select island sites.
A
comprehensive inventory of project primitive sites has been performed to
determine on which sites to allow camping. Campers who choose to camp on a
primitive campsite must do so within established areas developed for this
purpose. A white, numbered sign post and fire ring grill will designate
primitive sites. Campers must stay within the designated area. Camping outside
designated areas will not be permitted. Previously used sites that are not
suitable for primitive camping will be posted "no camping". This
action is necessary to protect environmental and aesthetic resources which exist
and preclude areas where camping may be hazardous to the public. Primitive
campers will be required to provide portable sanitation facilities of some
fashion, and will be asked to remove all garbage generated during their stay.
Firewood used during their stay must be brought in or collected from around the
campsite. Cutting of live trees or standing dead timber is not permitted.
Primitive
campers should realize that security and law enforcement services are not
provided at primitive campsites. Person camping outside developed campgrounds
will be doing so at their own risk.
Many of the
established sites do not receive regular litter pickup. If you are looking for
an interesting activity for your volunteer group, volunteer your services to
help us keep the primitive campsites clean. Persons who are interested in
volunteering their help can contact the Resource Managers Office at J. Percy
Priest Lake at (615) 889-1975.
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