Sinking Creek Site Upgrades

Proposed Upgrades at Sinking Creek: 1.) Delineate eight designated campsites (two parking spaces each), none of which will be located directly on the open gravel bars next to the river or creek. 2.) Provide each campsite with a numbered lantern post, picnic table, and fire-ring grill. 3.) Day-use visitors will be provided with two designated parking areas (total 10 spaces). 4.) A small temporary parking area next to the restrooms will be provided (two spaces). 5.) Access to the gravel bars along the river and the creek will be open to pedestrians ONLY---and all vehicular access curtailed by the placement of large boulders, allowing vegetation to grow up except where pedestrian foot paths lead to the river. 6.) Appropriate guide and regulatory signs will be installed.

All proposed upgrades will be accomplished by park maintenance staff with materials now in stock with the exception of signage. Site work in establishing delineated campsites and parking areas will occur in already disturbed areas of use. The naturally occurring gravel forming the lower terrace of Sinking Creek already provides existing camp pads with base materials. Minimal grading will be required. All mature trees will be retained and campsites and parking areas will be sited in such a manner as to avoid woody vegetation.