MEDIA ADVISORY: December
21, 2001
Rodman Campground Temporarily Closed
--OGT Improving Facility During Drawdown--
The Office of
Greenways & Trails (OGT) will close Rodman Campground on the Marjorie
Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway from January 2 through the remainder of
the ongoing drawdown, a resource management process used to maintain the
ecological health of the reservoir system. The campground will remain closed
through March 15 or until water levels at Rodman Reservoir are high enough
to allow public access to the campground boat ramp.
OGT begin the drawdown of Rodman Reservoir in November; in early
March, OGT will begin raising the water level.
The reservoir should return to its normal level by mid-April.
While the
campground is closed, OGT will perform maintenance and management activities
to improve the campground site. Projects
include a new gate entrance station, repairs to lime rock road, and a
controlled burn.
If you have
questions or comments, please contact the Office of Greenways & Trails
main field office in Ocala at (352) 236-7143.
Additional
campground facilities information is available by contacting the Putnam
County Chamber of Commerce at (386) 328-1503, or the US Forest Service at
(352) 625-2520.
We appreciate
your cooperation and consideration, and apologize for any inconvenience.
Rodman
Campground Closure
January 2—March 15 (tentative)
Putnam County
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