Monument to begin improvements on Whitehouse Road

KANAB, Utah - The BLM is preparing to make improvements to the access route to Whitehouse Campground and Trailhead in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. During the construction, access to the campground will be temporarily limited beginning today through Friday, March 29, 2024. This improvement project, funded by The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), is located approximately 43 miles east of Kanab, Utah.

The BLM will re-align the road and replace a low water crossing with a box culvert. This work will eliminate future reroutes by rebuilding the road in more stable conditions away from the Paria River's edge and will help eliminate future safety concerns. The cost of the project is estimated to be approximately $500,000.

"Visitors have been trapped at the site due to flood conditions for multiple days before the road could be reopened," said Paria River District Manager Harry Barber. "This road realignment will provide safe, year-round passage to the campground and trailhead."
During construction, crews plan to keep a temporary road segment open to allow continued vehicular access to White House Campground and Whitehouse Trailhead. Motorists are asked to use caution, as delays are anticipated for short periods of time while heavy equipment is operating within proximity of the road. Dust-sensitive visitors should use caution while in the area and take appropriate precautions.