16 U.S.C. § 8424: Restoration of overnight campsites

The term “Recreation Area” means the recreation area and grounds associated with the recreation area on the map entitled “Ouachita National Forest Camping Restoration” and dated November 30, 2023 , on file with the Forest Service. The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. not later than 6 months after January 4, 2025 , identify 54 areas within the Recreation Area that may be suitable for overnight camping; and review each area identified under paragraph (1); and from the areas so identified, select and establish at least 27 campsites and related facilities within the Recreation Area for public use. ensure that at least 27 campsites are available under subsection (b), of which not less than 8 shall have electric and water hookups; and ensure that each campsite and related facility identified or established under subsection (b) is located outside of the 1 percent annual exceedance probability flood elevation. exists on January 4, 2025 ; is located outside of the 1 percent annual exceedance probability flood elevation; was in operation on June 1, 2010 ; and would not interfere with any current (as of January 4, 2025 ) day use areas. Loop A. Loop B. The covered, large-group picnic pavilion in Loop D. The parking lot in Loop D.