TORREY, Wayne County — Federal land managers say a new campground near Capitol Reef National Park should help to alleviate the impacts of growing visitation to Utah’s outdoor gems.

Bureau of Land Management officials announced Tuesday that they’ve signed a decision that will create the Beas Lewis Flat Campground , flipping an unmanaged dispersed camping area into a managed facility. The site, located less than a half-mile from state Route 24 between Torrey and Capitol Reef, will feature 45 campsites in its first phase.

“The (bureau) is committed to increasing recreational access while maintaining responsible resource stewardship,” said David Mortensen, the bureau’s Richfield field manager, in a statement. “By authorizing this campground, we’re improving the visitor experience and address

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