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APPENDIX M: RECREATION MANAGEMENT AREAS 

Recreation Setting Characters

Recreation settings are the collective, distinguishing attributes of landscapes that influence and 

sometimes determine what kinds of recreation opportunities are produced. Recreation setting 

characteristics are objectively defined along a continuum ranging from primitive to urban landscapes, 

expressed in terms of the nature of the component parts of its physical, social, and administrative 

attributes; recreation setting characteristics are described for both the existing and desired condition of a 

landscape. 

The physical setting addresses the land and facilities and describes the character of the natural 

landscape; remoteness, naturalness, and facilities are all components of the physical setting. The 

continuum of setting characters for physical setting is displayed in Table M- 1. 

Table M- 1. Physical Settings 

Remoteness Naturalness Facilities 

Primitive 

Pristine More than 10 miles from 

any road. 

Undisturbed natural 

landscape. 

None. 

Transition More than 3 miles from 

any road. 

Back Country 

More than 1⁄2 mile from 

any kind of road, but not 

as distant as 3 miles, and 

no road is in sight. 

Naturally-appearing 

landscape having 

modifications not readily 

noticeable. 

Naturally-appearing 

landscape having 

modifications not readily 

noticeable. 

Middle Country 

On or near four-wheel 

drive roads, but at least 1⁄2 

mile from all improved 

roads, though they may be 

in sight. 

Naturally-appearing 

landscape except for 

obvious primitive roads. 

Naturally-appearing 

landscape except for 

obvious primitive roads. 

Front Country 

On or near improved 

country roads, but at least 

1⁄2 mile from all highways. 

Landscape partially 

modified by roads, utility 

lines, etc., but none 

overpower natural 

landscape features. 

Landscape partially 

modified by roads, utility 

lines, etc., but none 

overpower natural 

landscape features. 

Rural 

On or near primary 

highways, but still within 

a rural area. 

Natural landscape 

substantially modified by 

agriculture or industrial 

development. 

Natural landscape 

substantially modified by 

agriculture or industrial 

development. 

Urban 

On or near primary 

highways, municipal 

streets, and roads within 

towns or cities. 

Urbanized developments 

dominate landscape. 

Urbanized developments 

dominate landscape. 

The social setting addresses visitor use and users and describes the character of recreation and tourism 

use; the number of contacts with other groups, group size, and evidence of use are all components of the 

social setting. The continuum of setting characters for social setting is displayed in Table M- 2. 

The administrative setting addresses recreation administration and services and describes how public 

land managers, county commissioners and municipal governments, and local businesses care for the 

area and serve visitors and local residents. The amount and type of mechanized use, visitor services, and 

management controls are all components of the administrative setting. The continuum of setting 

characters for administrative setting is displayed in Table M- 3. 

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Table M- 2. Social Settings 

Contacts with Other 

Groups Group Size Evidence of Use 

Primitive 

Pristine Fewer than 3 

encounters/day at camp 

sites and fewer than 6 

encounters/day on travel 

routes. 

Fewer than or equal to 3 

people per group. 

Only footprints observed. 

No noise or litter. 

Transition 

Back Country 

3-6 encounters/day off 

travel routes (e.g., 

campsites) and 7-15 

encounters/day on travel 

routes. 

4-6 people per group. Footprints and bicycle 

tracks observed. Noise 

and litter infrequent. 

Slight vegetation 

trampling at campsites 

and popular areas. Fire 

rings seen. 

Middle Country 

7-14 encounters/day off 

travel routes (e.g., staging 

areas) and 15-29 

encounters/day en route. 

7-12 people per group. Vehicle tracks observed. 

Occasional noise and 

litter. Vegetation and soils 

becoming worn at 

campsites and at high-use 

areas. 

Front Country 

15-29 encounters/day off 

travel routes (e.g., 

campgrounds) and 30 or 

more encounters/day en 

route. 

13-25 people per group. Vehicle tracks common. 

Some noise and litter. 

Vegetation and soils 

commonly worn at 

campsites, along travel 

routes and at popular 

areas. 

Rural 

People seem to be 

generally everywhere. 

26-50 people per group. Frequent noise and litter. 

Large but localized areas 

with vegetation damage 

and soil compaction. 

Urban 

Busy place with other 

people constantly in view 

route. 

More than 50 people per 

group. 

Unavoidable noise, music 

and litter. Widespread 

vegetation damage and 

soil compaction. 

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Table M- 3. Administrative Settings 

Mechanized Use Visitor Services Management Controls 

Primitive 

Pristine None whatsoever. None is available on-site. No visitor controls 

apparent. No use limits. 

Enforcement presence 

very rare. 

Transition 

Back Country 

Mountain bikes and 

perhaps other mechanized 

use, but all is nonmotorized. 

Basic maps, but area 

personnel seldom 

available to provide onsite assistance. 

Signs at key access points 

on basic user ethics. May 

have back country use 

restrictions. Enforcement 

presence rare. 

Middle Country 

Four-wheel drives, allterrain vehicles, dirt bikes, 

or snowmobiles in 

addition to nonmotorized, mechanized 

use. 

Area brochures and maps, 

plus area personnel 

occasional present to 

provide on-site assistance. 

Occasional regulatory 

signing. Motorized and 

mechanized use 

restrictions. Random 

enforcement presence. 

Front Country 

Two-wheel drive vehicles 

predominant, but also 

four-wheel drives and 

non-motorized, 

mechanized use. 

Information materials 

describe recreation areas 

and activities. Area 

personnel are periodically 

available. 

Rules clearly posted with 

some seasonal or day-ofweek use restrictions. 

Periodic enforcement 

presence. 

Rural 

Ordinary highway auto 

and truck traffic is 

characteristic. 

Information described to 

the left, plus experience 

and benefit descriptions. 

Area personnel do on-site 

education. 

Regulations prominent. 

Total use limited by 

permit, reservation, etc. 

Routine enforcement 

presence. 

Urban 

Wide variety of street 

vehicles and highway 

traffic is ever-present. 

Information described to 

the left, plus regularly 

scheduled on-site outdoor 

skills demonstrations and 

clinics. 

Continuous enforcement 

to redistribute use and 

reduce user conflicts, 

hazards, and resource 

damage. 

Special Recreation Management Areas (SRMAs)

Special Recreation Management Areas (SRMAs) are areas that require a recreation investment where 

more intensive recreation management is needed and where recreation is a principal management 

objective. These areas often have high levels of recreation activity, contain valuable natural resources, or 

require recreational settings that need special management (e.g., an area with high scenic value). Below 

are management strategies for SRMAs that would be designated under one or more of the action 

alternatives. The existing and prescribed setting characters for the physical, social, and administrative 

settings as described in Table M- 1, Table M- 2, and Table M- 3 are identified for each SRMA. 

Balanced Rock SRMA 

The Balanced Rock SRMA would be designated in Alternatives I and III. Table M- 4 displays the 

management strategy for this SRMA. 

Table M- 4. Balanced Rock SRMA Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Community Local Residents and Visitors 

Niche 

Appreciation of an area important to the local community. 

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Recreation Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Balanced Rock SRMA to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in 

activities in an area of importance to the local communities so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted 

experience and benefit outcomes. 

Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

Hiking 

Viewing wildlife/natural scenery 

Non-motorized boating 

Enjoying natural scenery and 

wildlife 

Escaping everyday responsibilities 

Enjoying solitude 

Being with friends and family 

Personal: 

 Nature/aesthetic appreciation 

 Improved mental wellbeing 

 Opportunity to view wildlife 

close-up 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area and 

its recreational opportunities 

 Improved perceived quality of 

life 

 Family bonding/better family 

life 

Environmental: 

 Creates sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

 Provides natural habitat and 

open space 

Economic: 

 Increased desirability of a place 

to live and work 

Setting Character Existing Setting Prescribed Setting 

Physical 

Remoteness Front Country Front Country 

Naturalness Front/Middle Country Front/Middle Country 

Facilities Back Country Middle Country 

Social 

Contacts Back Country Middle Country 

Group Size Primitive Back Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Middle Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Primitive Back Country 

Visitor Services Back Country Middle Country 

Management Controls Back Country Middle Country 

Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Encourage and develop cooperative partnerships with volunteer groups, 

State, County, and local agencies to facilitate management and additional 

development of the area. 

Management 

Focus on developing a hiking trail to enhance existing facilities. 

Improvements will be preceded by formal site plans and will adhere to 

guidelines developed for the area. Manage as visual resource management 

(VRM) Class III. 

Marketing 

Directional signing, interpretation, brochure. Support active volunteer 

programs and develop new partnerships (e.g., National Public Lands Day 

and National Trails Day events and volunteer projects for local groups). 

Monitoring Routine monitoring of area and facilities; periodic visitor contact and 

monitoring to assess achievement of management objectives. 

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Bruneau-Jarbidge SRMA

The Bruneau-Jarbidge SRMA would be designated in all action alternatives. Table M- 5 displays the 

management strategy for this SRMA. 

Table M- 5. Bruneau-Jarbidge SRMA Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Undeveloped National and Regional Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Class IV whitewater boating, hiking, and primitive camping in a primitive, back country setting. 

Recreation Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Bruneau-Jarbidge SRMA to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in 

whitewater rafting/kayaking, hiking, and primitive camping so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted 

experience and benefit outcomes. 

Targeted Outcomes 

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Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

Whitewater boating 

Fishing 

Hunting 

Viewing wildlife and natural scenery 

Primitive camping 

Enjoying risk-taking adventure 

Improving outdoor-related skills in 

the natural environment 

Enjoying scenery and the natural 

setting 

Enjoying solitude and escaping from 

crowds of people 

Personal: 

 Improved outdoor recreation 

skills 

 Nature/aesthetic appreciation 

 Greater sense of adventure 

 Identification with a special 

place 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of land 

management agencies 

 Improved image of the area and 

its recreational opportunities 

Environmental: 

 Increased awareness and 

protection of natural landscapes 

 Greater protection of fish, 

wildlife, and plant habitat from 

development and use impacts 

Economic: 

 Increased attractiveness of 

Idaho as a place to relocate and 

live 

 Increased local/regional tourism 

revenue 

Setting Character Existing Setting Prescribed Setting 

Physical 

Remoteness Back Country Back Country 

Naturalness Primitive Primitive 

Facilities Back Country Back Country 

Social 

Contacts Primitive Primitive 

Group Size Back Country Back Country 

Evidence of Use Primitive/Back Country Primitive/Back Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Primitive Primitive 

Visitor Services Back Country Primitive/Back Country 

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Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Maintain the backcountry character and primarily undisturbed natural 

landscape to allow visitors to enjoy opportunities for solitude. Encourage 

and develop cooperative relations with volunteer groups, outfitter and 

guides, and other agencies to facilitate management. 

Management 

Provide a very low level of facilities and a management presence sufficient 

to protect resource values. Management as VRM Class I is driven by 

overlying Wilderness Study Areas and eligible/suitable Wild and Scenic 

River segments with a scenic ORV. 

Marketing Word of mouth, Owyhee & Bruneau River Systems Boating Guide, 

interpretive and educational signing, directional signing. 

Monitoring Visitor number collections will continue to include registration forms; 

periodic visitor surveys to assess achievement of management objectives. 

Canyonlands SRMA

The Canyonlands SRMA would be designated in Alternatives I and IV (the Preferred Alternative). Table 

M- 6 displays the management strategy for this SRMA. 

Table M- 6. Canyonlands SRMA Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Undeveloped Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

A natural setting necessary to provide quality non-motorized hunting and other recreation experiences 

Recreation Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Canyonlands SRMA to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in nonmotorized recreation experiences including hunting, hiking, and equestrian so they realize a “moderate” level of the 

targeted experience and benefit outcomes. 

Targeted Outcomes 

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Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

Hunting 

Viewing wildlife and natural scenery 

Hiking 

Equestrian 

Fishing 

Enjoying risk-taking adventure 

Enjoying solitude 

Testing and improving outdoor skills 

Engaging in preferred activities with 

family and friends 

Enjoying scenery and the natural 

setting 

Personal: 

 Improved outdoor recreation 

skills 

 Nature/aesthetic appreciation 

 Greater sense of adventure 

 Identification with a special 

place 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area and 

its recreational opportunities 

 Improved skills for outdoor 

enjoyment with family and 

friends 

Environmental: 

 Increased awareness and 

protection of natural landscapes 

 Provides natural habitat and 

open space 

 Protection of wildlife and fish 

habitat 

Economic: 

 Increased desirability of a place 

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Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Back Country Back Country 

Naturalness Back Country Back Country 

Facilities Back Country Back Country 

Social 

Contacts Primitive Primitive 

Group Size Primitive Back Country 

Evidence of Use Primitive/Back Country Primitive/Back Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Middle Country Middle Country 

Visitor Services Primitive Back Country 

Management Controls Primitive Back Country 

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Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative Maintain the backcountry character and primarily undisturbed natural 

landscape to allow visitors to enjoy opportunities for solitude. 

Management 

Primarily manage for backcountry recreation opportunities, including nonmotorized hunting and whitewater boating. Maintain and protect natural and 

cultural resource values. Any improvements will be preceded by site/area 

plans. Manage as VRM Class I (Wilderness Study Areas; WSAs), VRM 

Class II (non-WSA lands with wilderness characteristics), and VRM Class 

III (rest of SRMA). 

Marketing 

Deadman/Yahoo SRMA

The Deadman/Yahoo SRMA would be designated in Alternatives I, III, and IV (the Preferred Alternative). 

This SRMA would be comprised of either three or four Recreation Management Zones (RMZs). The 

SRMA would include the Deadman, Rosevear Gulch, and Yahoo RMZs in Alternatives III and IV; 

Alternative I would include the Pasadena RMZ as well. Table M- 7, Table M- 8, Table M- 9, and Table M10 display the management strategies for the Deadman, Pasadena, Rosevear Gulch, and Yahoo RMZs, 

respectively. 

Deadman RMZ 

Table M- 7. Deadman RMZ Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy 

Community and Destination 

Market 

Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Off-road ATV and motorcycle riding in sand washes within proximity to major transportation systems and available 

during the winter season 

Recreation Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Deadman RMZ to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in off-road 

ATV and motorcycle riding so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted experience and benefit outcomes. 

Word of mouth, Owyhee & Bruneau River Systems Boating Guide, 

interpretive and educational signing, directional signing. 

Monitoring 

Visitor number collections will continue to include registration forms for 

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Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

ATV riding 

Motorcycle riding 

Exhilaration and excitement 

Testing and improving riding skills 

Being with friends and family 

Enjoying preferred activities in an 

appropriate setting 

Personal: 

 Positive change in mood and 

emotion 

 Social bonding/cohesion/ 

cooperation 

 Improved skills for outdoor 

enjoyment 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area and 

its recreational opportunities 

 Creates a positive image of 

OHV motorized activities 

Environmental: 

 Creates a sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

 Increased awareness and 

protection of landscapes 

Economic: 

 Retains recreation spending in 

the local area 

 Increased attractiveness of 

southern Idaho as a place to live 

Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Front Country Front Country 

Naturalness Front Country Front Country 

Facilities Back Country Front Country 

Social 

Contacts Middle Country Middle/Front Country 

Group Size Back Country Middle Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Front Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Middle Country Middle/Front Country 

Visitor Services Back Country Front Country 

Management Controls Back Country Front Country 

Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Encourage and pursue cooperative partnerships with user groups, land 

owners, and Idaho State Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to 

facilitate responsible recreational use of the area. 

Management 

Improvements geared toward facilitating parking and sanitation for users. 

Designated Open/Play areas and trail system. Pursue partnerships with user 

groups and IDPR for a formal site/layout/facility plan. Manage as VRM 

Class III. 

Marketing Word-of mouth, directional signing, brochure. 

Monitoring 

Routine monitoring of area and facilities; periodic visitor contact and 

monitoring to assess achievement of management of management 

objectives. 

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Pasadena RMZ 

Table M- 8. Pasadena RMZ Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy 

Community and Destination 

Market 

Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Off-road ATV and motorcycle riding 

Recreation Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Pasadena RMZ to provide a venue for off-road ATV and motorcycle riding. 

Focus on experiences and benefits indicated below. 

Targeted Outcomes 

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Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

ATV riding 

Motorcycle riding 

Exhilaration and excitement 

Testing and improving riding skills 

Being with friends and family 

Enjoying preferred activities in an 

appropriate setting 

Personal: 

 Positive change in mood and 

emotion 

 Social bonding/cohesion/ 

cooperation 

 Improved skills for outdoor 

enjoyment 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area and 

its recreational opportunities 

 Creates a positive image of 

OHV motorized activities 

Environmental: 

 Creates a sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

 Increased awareness and 

protection of landscapes 

Economic: 

 Retains recreation spending in 

the local area 

 Increased attractiveness of 

southern Idaho as a place to live 

Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Rural Country Rural Country 

Naturalness Front Country Front Country 

Facilities Back Country Front Country 

Social 

Contacts Middle Country Middle/Front Country 

Group Size Back Country Middle Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Front Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Middle Country Middle/Front Country 

Visitor Services Back Country Front Country 

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Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Encourage and pursue cooperative partnerships with user groups, land 

owners, and Idaho State Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to 

facilitate responsible recreational use of the area. Designated Open/Play 

areas and trail system. 

Management 

Improvements geared toward facilitating parking, sanitation for users, and 

developing an OHV training area. Pursue partnerships with user groups and 

IDPR for a formal site/layout/facility plan. 

Marketing Word-of mouth. Directional signing and develop brochure for the area. 

Monitoring 

Routine monitoring of area and facilities, periodic visitor contact and 

monitoring to assess achievement of management of management 

objectives. 

Rosevear Gulch RMZ 

Table M- 9. Rosevear Gulch RMZ Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Community Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Easily accessed designated trail system for ATVs and motorcycles available for use during the winter. 

Recreation Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Rosevear Gulch RMZ to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in 

motorized trail riding opportunities on a series of designated routes so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted 

experience and benefit outcomes. 

Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

ATV riding 

Motorcycle riding 

4X4 driving 

Wild horse viewing 

Enjoying preferred activities in an 

appropriate setting 

Testing and improving riding skills 

Engaging in preferred activities with 

family and friends 

Personal: 

 Positive change in mood and 

emotion 

 Identification with a special 

place 

Community/Social: 

 Greater community involvement 

in recreation and other land use 

decisions 

 Improved image of the area and 

its recreational opportunities 

Environmental: 

 Creates a sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

 Greater retention of distinctive 

natural landscapes 

Economic: 

 Retains recreation spending in 

the local area 

 Increased attractiveness of 

southern Idaho as a place to live 

Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Front Country Front Country 

Naturalness Front Country Front Country 

Facilities Primitive Middle Country 

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Social 

Contacts Back Country Middle/Front Country 

Group Size Back Country Back/Middle Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Front Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Middle Country Middle/Front Country 

Visitor Services Back Country Middle Country 

Management Controls Primitive Front Country 

Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative Encourage and pursue cooperative partnerships with user groups and 

state/county agencies to facilitate responsible recreational use of the area. 

Management 

Improvements geared toward facilitating access and accommodating users. 

Develop designated trail system. Project plan will be developed and will 

adhere to guidelines developed for the area. Manage as VRM Class III. 

Marketing Word-of mouth, directional signing, brochure, map. 

Monitoring Routine monitoring of area; periodic visitor contact to assess achievement of 

management objectives. OHV a primary focus of monitoring. 

Yahoo RMZ 

Table M- 10. Yahoo RMZ Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Community Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Off-road ATV and motorcycle riding in sand washes within proximity to major transportation systems and available 

during the winter season. 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Yahoo RMZ to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in off-road 

ATV and motorcycle riding so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted experience and benefit outcomes. 

Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

ATV riding Exhilaration and excitement Personal: 

 Positive change in mood and 

Motorcycle riding Testing and improving riding skills 

Being with friends and family 

Enjoying preferred activities in an 

appropriate setting 

Risk taking 

emotion 

 Social bonding/cohesion/ 

cooperation 

 Improve skills for outdoor 

enjoyment 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area and 

its recreational opportunities 

 Creates a positive image of 

OHV motorized activities 

Environmental: 

 Creates a sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

 Increased awareness and 

protection of landscapes 

Economic: 

 Retains recreation spending in 

the local area 

 Increased attractiveness of 

southern Idaho as a place to live 

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Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Front Country Front Country 

Naturalness Front Country Front Country 

Facilities Back Country Front Country 

Social 

Contacts Middle Country Middle/Front Country 

Group Size Middle Country Middle Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Front Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Front Country Front Country 

Visitor Services Back Country Front Country 

Management Controls Middle Country Front Country 

Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Encourage and pursue cooperative partnerships with user groups, land 

owners, and Idaho State Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to 

facilitate responsible recreational use of the area. 

Management 

Improvements geared toward facilitating parking, sanitation, and reducing 

sediment into Yahoo Creek. Designated Open/Play areas and trail system. 

Pursue partnerships with user groups and IDPR for a formal site plan. 

Manage as VRM Class III. 

Marketing Word-of mouth, directional signing, brochure. 

Monitoring 

Routine monitoring of area and facilities; periodic visitor contact and 

monitoring to assess achievement of management of management 

objectives. 

Jarbidge Foothills SRMA

The Jarbidge Foothills SRMA would be designated in Alternative I. Table M- 11 displays the management 

strategy for this SRMA. 

Table M- 11. Jarbidge Foothills SRMA Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Undeveloped Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

A natural setting necessary to provide quality non-motorized and other recreation experiences. 

Recreation Management Objectives 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Jarbidge Foothills SRMA to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in 

non-motorized recreation experiences including hunting, hiking, and equestrian so they realize a “moderate” level of 

the targeted experience and benefit outcomes. 

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Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

Hunting 

Viewing wildlife and natural scenery 

Hiking 

Equestrian 

Mountain biking 

Enjoying natural scenery and 

wildlife 

Enjoying solitude 

Testing and improving riding skills 

Engaging in preferred activities with 

family and friends 

Personal: 

 Nature/aesthetic appreciation 

 Identification with a place 

 Improved mental well being 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area and 

its recreational opportunities 

 Improved skills for outdoor 

enjoyment with family and 

friends 

Environmental: 

 Provides natural habitat and 

open spaces 

 Protection of wildlife and fish 

habitat 

Economic: 

 Increased desirability of a place 

to live and work 

Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Middle Country Middle Country 

Naturalness Middle Country Middle Country 

Facilities Back Country Back Country 

Social 

Contacts Primitive Back Country 

Group Size Primitive Back Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Middle Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Middle Country Middle Country 

Visitor Services Primitive Back Country 

Management Controls Back Country Middle Country 

Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Focus on non-motorized recreation experiences. Encourage and develop 

cooperative relationships with land owners, volunteer groups, and state 

agencies to facilitate responsible recreational use of the area. Motorized 

routes would be designated to maximize wildlife habitat core size. 

Management 

Primarily manage for backcountry recreation opportunities, including nonmotorized hunting. Maintain and protect natural and cultural resource 

values. Any improvements will be preceded by site/area plans. Manage as 

VRM Class II. 

Marketing Directional and informational signing. 

Monitoring Periodic visitor contact and monitoring to assess achievement of 

management objectives. 

Jarbidge Forks SRMA 

The Jarbidge Forks SRMA would be designated in all action alternatives. Table M- 12 displays the 

management strategy for this SRMA. 

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Table M- 12. Jarbidge Forks SRMA Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Community Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Fishing and camping in a remote area with few contacts with other people 

Resource Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Jarbidge Forks SRMA to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in 

fishing and camping so they achieve a “moderate” level of the targeted experiences and benefits outcomes. 

Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

Rafting 

Fishing 

Camping 

Picnicking 

Viewing wildlife and natural scenery 

Engaging in preferred activities with 

family and friends 

Relaxing physically 

Enjoying natural scenery and 

wildlife 

Enjoying leisure activities 

Personal: 

 Nature/aesthetic appreciation 

 Positive change in mood and 

emotion 

 Social bonding/cohesion/ 

cooperation 

 Identification with a special 

place 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area and 

its recreational opportunities 

 Improved image of land 

management agencies 

 Family/friends bonding 

Environmental: 

 Better preservation of riparian 

environment 

 Creates sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

Economic: 

 Retain recreation spending in 

local area 

 Increased desirability of a place 

to live and work 

Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Front Country Front Country 

Naturalness Middle Country Middle Country 

Facilities Front Country Front Country 

Social 

Contacts Back Country Back Country 

Group Size Back Country Back Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Middle Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Front Country Front Country 

Visitor Services Middle Country Front Country 

Management Controls Middle Country Middle Country 

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Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Focus on access, whitewater boat launch, parking, resource protection, and 

sanitation. Seek cooperative relationships with local groups and other 

agencies to facilitate management. 

Management 

Maintain or upgrade existing facilities. Occasional visitor contact and law 

enforcement. Manage Jarbidge River portion as VRM Class I (eligible Wild 

and Scenic River segments with a scenic ORV); manage the East Fork of the 

Jarbidge River portion as VRM Class II. 

Marketing Word of mouth, brochures, and interpretative and directional signing. 

Monitoring 

Routine monitoring of physical facilities; visitor number collections will 

continue to include whitewater boating registration forms; periodic visitor 

surveys to assess achievement of management objectives. 

Little Pilgrim SRMA

The Little Pilgrim SRMA would be designated in Alternatives I, II, and III. Table M- 13 displays the 

management strategy for this SRMA. 

Table M- 13. Little Pilgrim SRMA Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Community Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Vehicle-accessible sturgeon fishing 

Resource Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Little Pilgrim SRMA to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in 

sturgeon fishing so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted experiences and benefit outcomes. 

Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

Fishing Enjoying activities in a natural 

setting 

Personal: 

 Nature/aesthetic appreciation 

Bird hunting 

Enjoying natural scenery and 

wildlife 

Engaging in preferred activities with 

family and friends 

Testing and improving outdoor skills 

 Positive change in mood and 

emotion 

 Social bonding/cohesion/ 

cooperation 

 Identification with a special 

place 

Community/Social: 

 Lifestyle improvement or 

maintenance 

 Family and friends bonding 

 Improved image of the area 

and its recreational 

opportunities 

Environmental: 

 Protection of wildlife and fish 

habitat 

 Provides natural habitat and 

open space 

Economic: 

 Retain recreation spending in 

local area 

 Increased desirability of a place 

to live and work 

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Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Middle Country Middle Country 

Naturalness Back Country Middle Country 

Facilities Back Country Middle Country 

Social 

Contacts Primitive Back Country 

Group Size Back Country Back Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Middle Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Middle Country Front Country 

Visitor Services Back Country Middle Country 

Management Controls Back Country Middle Country 

Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Focus on public access, parking, resource protection, and sanitation. 

Encourage and develop cooperative relationships with land owners and other 

entities to facilitate responsible recreational use of the area. 

Management 

Develop facilities for parking, camping, and sanitation. Improvements will 

be preceded by a formal site plan and will adhere to guidelines developed 

for the area. Manage areas outside Oregon Trail protective corridor (VRM 

Class II) as VRM Class III. 

Marketing Word of mouth, brochure. 

Monitoring Routine monitoring of physical facilities; periodic visitor contact to assess 

achievement of management objectives. 

Salmon Falls Reservoir SRMA 

The Salmon Falls Reservoir SRMA would be designated in Alternatives I, II, III, and IV (the Preferred 

Alternative). This SRMA would be comprised of three RMZs: Antelope Bay, Cedar Creek, and Lud’s 

Point. Table M- 14, Table M- 15, and Table M- 16 display the management strategies for the Antelope 

Bay, Cedar Creek, and Lud’s Point RMZs, respectively. 

Antelope Bay RMZ 

Table M- 14. Antelope Bay RMZ Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Community Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Fishing, camping, and boating on a reservoir with consistent water levels and within proximity to major 

transportation routes. 

Resource Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Antelope Bay RMZ to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in 

fishing, camping, and boating so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted experience and benefit outcomes. 

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Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

Fishing 

Camping 

Water sports 

Hunting 

Boat launching and take out 

Equestrian 

Hiking 

ATV riding 

Motorcycle riding 

Enjoying having easy access to 

natural landscapes 

Engaging in preferred activities with 

family and friends 

Enjoying activities in a natural 

setting 

Relaxing physically 

Feeling good about how natural 

resources and facilities are being 

managed 

Personal: 

 Positive change in mood and 

emotion 

 Identification with a special 

place 

 Nature/aesthetic appreciation 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area 

and its recreational 

opportunities 

 Improved image of land 

management agencies 

 Family and friends bonding/ 

better family life 

Environmental: 

 Greater protection of fish, 

wildlife, and plant habitat from 

public use impact 

 Creates sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

Economic: 

 Contribution to Recreation and 

Tourism sector of the local 

economy 

 Retain recreation spending in 

local area 

Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Front Country Front Country 

Naturalness Middle Country Middle/Front Country 

Facilities Primitive Front/Rural Country 

Social 

Contacts Back Country Middle/Front Country 

Group Size Back Country Middle Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Middle/Front Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Middle Country Front Country 

Visitor Services Back Country Front Country 

Management Controls Primitive Front Country 

Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Focus on access, boat launch, parking, resource protection, sanitation. 

Develop cooperative relationships with volunteer groups, State and county 

agencies to facilitate responsible planning and use of the area. 

Management 

Develop facilities to provide for access, visitor parking, boat launching and 

take out, and sanitation. Develop multiple-use designated trail system. 

Facility development will be preceded by project planning and will adhere to 

guidelines developed for the area. Manage as VRM Class II (Alternative I 

and IV) or VRM Class III (Alternative II and III). 

Marketing Directional signing, interpretative signing, brochures, word of mouth. 

Monitoring Provide information and a regular management presence to allow the visitors 

to enjoy the area while protecting its natural resources. 

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Cedar Creek RMZ 

Table M- 15. Cedar Creek RMZ Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Community Local Residents 

Niche 

Easily accessed fishing and camping on a stocked reservoir 

Resource Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Cedar Creek RMZ to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in fishing 

and camping so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted experience and benefit outcomes. 

Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

Fishing 

Camping 

Boat launching and take out 

Being with friends and family 

Engaging in preferred activities 

Relaxing physically 

Enjoying activities in a natural 

setting 

Personal: 

 Positive change in mood and 

emotion 

 Nature/aesthetic appreciation 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area 

and its recreational 

opportunities 

 Family and friends bonding 

Environmental: 

 Creates sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

Economic: 

 Retain recreation spending in 

local area 

 Increased desirability of a place 

to live and work 

Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Front Country Front Country 

Naturalness Front Country Front Country 

Facilities Front Country Front Country 

Social 

Contacts Back Country Back Country 

Group Size Middle Country Back/Middle Country 

Evidence of Use Front Country Front Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Front Country Front Country 

Visitor Services Back Country Middle Country 

Management Controls Back Country Middle Country 

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Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Focus on access, boat launch facilities, parking, resource protection, 

sanitation. Develop cooperative relationships with land owners and Twin 

Falls County Parks and Waterways. 

Management 

Develop and upgrade existing facilities to provide for access, visitor parking, 

and sanitation. Facility development will be preceded by project planning 

and will adhere to guidelines developed for the area. Manage as VRM Class 

II (Alternative I) or VRM Class III (Alternative II, III, and IV). 

Marketing Directional signing, brochure, word of mouth. 

Monitoring 

Routine monitoring of physical facilities; periodic visitor contact to assess 

achievement of management objectives. Provide information and a regular 

management presence to allow the visitors to enjoy the area while protecting 

its natural resources. 

Lud’s Point RMZ 

Table M- 16. Lud’s Point RMZ Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Community Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Fishing, primitive camping, and hunting activities for individuals seeking seclusion and little contact with other 

users 

Resource Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Lud’s Point RMZ to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in fishing, 

primitive camping, and hunting so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted experience and benefit outcomes. 

Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

Fishing 

Primitive, boat-in camping 

Hunting 

Viewing wildlife and natural scenery 

Engaging in preferred activities with 

friends and family 

Testing and improving outdoor skills 

Enjoying natural scenery and 

wildlife 

Enjoying activities in a natural 

setting 

Personal: 

 Nature/aesthetic appreciation 

 Positive change in mood and 

emotion 

 Identification with a special 

place 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area 

and its recreational 

opportunities 

 Improved image of land 

management agencies 

 Family and friends bonding 

Environmental: 

 Greater protection of fish, 

wildlife, and plant habitat from 

public use 

 Creates sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

Economic: 

 Retain recreation spending in 

local area 

 Increased desirability of a place 

to live and work 

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Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Back Country Middle Country 

Naturalness Back Country Middle Country 

Facilities Primitive Middle Country 

Social 

Contacts Primitive Back Country 

Group Size Primitive Back Country 

Evidence of Use Back Country Middle Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Middle Country Middle Country 

Visitor Services Primitive Middle Country 

Management Controls Primitive Middle Country 

Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Focus on public access, resource protection, and sanitation. Encourage and 

develop cooperative relationships with user groups and State and county 

agencies to facilitate responsible recreational use of the area. 

Management 

Occasional visitor contact and law enforcement. Improvements will be 

preceded by project planning and will adhere to guidelines developed for the 

area. Manage as VRM Class II (Alternative I and IV) or VRM Class III 

(Alternative II and III). 

Marketing Directional and interpretative signing, brochure, word of mouth. 

Monitoring Routine monitoring of facilities; periodic visitor contact to assess 

achievements of management objectives. 

Yahoo SRMA 

The Yahoo SRMA would be designated in Alternative V. Table M- 17 displays the management strategy 

for this SRMA. 

Table M- 17. Yahoo SRMA Management Strategy 

Primary Market Strategy Market 

Community Visitors and Local Residents 

Niche 

Off-road ATV and motorcycle riding in sand washes within proximity to major transportation system and available 

during the winter season. 

Resource Management Objective 

Through the life of the plan, manage the Yahoo SRMA to provide opportunities for visitors to engage in off-road 

ATV and motorcycle riding so they realize a “moderate” level of the targeted experience and benefit outcomes. 

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Targeted Outcomes 

Primary Activities Experiences Benefits 

ATV Riding 

Motorcycle Riding 

Exhilaration and excitement 

Testing and improving outdoor skills 

Being with friends and family 

Enjoying preferred activities in an 

appropriate setting 

Risk taking 

Personal: 

 Positive change in mood and 

emotion 

 Social bonding/cohesion/ 

cooperation 

 Improve outdoor skills 

Community/Social: 

 Improved image of the area 

and its recreational 

opportunities 

 Creates a positive image of 

OHV motorized activities 

Environmental: 

 Creates sense of “ownership” 

and stewardship of the area 

 Increased awareness and 

protection of landscapes 

Economic: 

 Retain recreation spending in 

local area 

 Increased attractiveness of 

southern Idaho as a place to live 

Setting Character Existing Prescribed 

Physical 

Remoteness Front Country Front Country 

Naturalness Front Country Front Country 

Facilities Back Country Front Country 

Social 

Contacts Middle Country Middle/Front Country 

Group Size Middle Country Middle Country 

Evidence of Use Middle Country Front Country 

Administrative 

Mechanized Use Front Country Front Country 

Visitor Services Back Country Front Country 

Management Controls Middle Country Front Country 

Implementation Strategy/Action 

Administrative 

Encourage and pursue cooperative partnerships with user groups, land 

owners, and Idaho State Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to 

facilitate responsible recreational use of the area. 

Management 

Improvements geared toward facilitating parking, sanitation, and reducing 

sediment into Yahoo Creek. Designated Open/Play areas and trail system. 

Pursue partnerships with user groups and IDPR for a formal site plan. 

Manage as VRM Class III. 

Marketing Word-of mouth, directional signing, brochure. 

Monitoring 

Routine monitoring of area and facilities; periodic visitor contact and 

monitoring to assess achievement of management of management 

objectives. 

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Extensive Recreation Management Area (ERMA)

Those areas not identified in the planning area as SRMAs are identified as an Extensive Recreation 

Management Area (ERMA). The ERMA would receive only custodial management of visitor health and 

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safety, user conflict, and resource protection issues, with no activity-level planning. Jarbidge ERMA 

objectives are: 

	 Visitor Health and Safety - Ensure that participants in dispersed recreational activities have a low 

potential for serious accidents due to human-created conditions and minimal exposure to hazardous 

health conditions. 

	 Use and User Conflicts – Mitigate conflicts with other uses through visitor outreach efforts. Direct 

administration of conflicts may be implemented by way of recreation use restrictions, realignments, 

signage, and closures. 

	 Resource Protection – Create an increased awareness and understanding and a sense of 

stewardship in recreational activity participants so their conduct safeguards natural resource values. 

Implementation actions for the ERMA include: 

	 Managing the ERMA to provide a variety of recreational opportunities including primitive, back 

country, middle country, and front country. Provide outdoor settings ranging from areas with a high-tomoderate opportunity for solitude and closeness to nature to areas where visitors have a higher 

interaction with other users. 

	 Limiting recreational access, season of use, and numbers of users, if needed, to protect other 

resources. 

	 Implementing site-specific facility development on a case-by-case basis, based on needs for resource 

protection, user demand, and visitor health and safety. 

	 Providing signs, brochures, and maps to facilitate the use and enjoyment of the ERMA and to protect 

visitor health, safety, and resources. 

	 Managing BLM lands adjacent to other Federal and State lands to complement the recreational 

experience on the adjoining lands. 

	 Monitoring recreational activities and implementing adaptive management where there are conflicts 

with other uses (e.g., grazing, WSA management) and private lands. 

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