Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan / DEIS 7-1 

7. FACILITIES AND SERVICES ANALYSIS 

The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the 1982 Guidelines provide direction on the types of facilities that are 

allowed in designated river corridors. In addition, the Ninth Circuit’s 2008 opinion on the Revised MRP 

questioned whether the level of development in some parts of the river corridor was protective of ORVs. In 

keeping with this guidance and to address concerns raised by the court, Chapter 7 analyzes structures and 

facilities within each segment of the river corridor in terms of their effect on river values. This chapter also 

examines the feasibility of relocating, removing or redesigning facilities that cause management concerns 

with regard to ORVs. The information presented in this chapter informed the development of the 

alternatives presented in Chapter 8, including the actions that are common to Alternatives 2 - 6. 

The definitions for wild, scenic and recreational river areas in Section 2 of the Act provide important 

guidance on the type and intensity of development that is allowable in designated river segments. The 1982 

Guidelines expand upon these statutory definitions. In essence, the Act and the Guidelines describe the type 

and intensity of development that may exist in the river areas in terms of a continuum, with the least amount 

of development tolerated in wild segments. Recreational segments are defined as being readily accessible by 

road and may have roads paralleling the river on one or both banks as well as bridge crossings. Recreational 

segments may also have some residential, commercial or similar development, and may have evidence of 

impoundment or diversion. Scenic river segments have less discernable development. A scenic segment 

retains its overall natural character but may have structures or concentrations of structures in short reaches 

of the total area. Scenic segments may be accessible in places by roads. Wild segments are vestiges of 

primitive America showing little or no evidence of human development, although a few inconspicuous 

structures are permissible. They generally do not contain roads and are free of impoundment1. 

The 1982 Guidelines also discuss facilities in terms of whether they are major or basic facilities. The 

Guidelines state that: “Major public use facilities such as developed campgrounds, major visitor centers and 

administrative headquarters will, where feasible, be located outside the river area. If such facilities are 

necessary to provide for public use and/or to protect the river resource, and location outside the river area is 

infeasible, such facilities may be located within the river area provided they do not have an adverse effect on 

the values for which the river area was designated.” Other facilities, such as picnic areas, public restrooms, 

roadside pull-outs, shuttle bus stops, and campground kiosks, are considered “basic facilities” by the 

Guidelines. Basic facilities may be located in river areas as a way to absorb user impacts as long as river 

values are protected. Finally, the Guidelines also make allowance for structures related to resource 

management, such as trail bridges, fences and other minor structures. These types of minor structures are 

allowed if they are compatible with the segment’s classification and the structures harmonize with the 

surrounding environment2. 

In addition to the direction provided in the Act and Guidelines, the Ninth Circuit’s 2008 opinion expressed 

concern that certain existing development within the Merced river corridor was degrading ORVs. The 

Court explained that the NPS could not presume that facility levels in existence in 1987 were protective of 

ORVs or that pre-existing facility levels complied with the Act’s requirement to address user capacity3. 

 

1 47 Federal Register 173: 39457 and 39458, Sept. 7, 1982. 2 47 Federal Register 173: 39459, Sept. 7, 1982. 3 Friends of Yosemite Valley v. Kempthorne, 520 F.3d 1024, 1035-36 (9th Cir 2008) 
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7-2 Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan / DEIS 

The Merced River corridor within Yosemite National Park and the El Portal Administrative Site, contains 

many types of structures used for administrative needs, visitor lodging, employee housing, food and retail 

services, campgrounds, roads, bridges, and utility infrastructure. This chapter evaluates these types of 

structures and facilities in order to assess whether they may be retained or whether they should be 

relocated, removed or redesigned. This analysis is presented in Table 7-1. 

Facilities meeting the definition of a basic facility under the Guidelines are not reflected in Table 7-1. There 

are many basic facilities located in the 81 mile river corridor. It is not practical to reflect each such facility in 

Table 7-1. Basic facilities are addressed in Chapter 8, which discusses the overall effect of the entire array of 

structures and facilities envisioned under each alternative on river values. 

RELATIONSHIP OF THIS ANALYSIS WITH OTHER CHAPTERS 

Chapter 5: River Values and Their Management 

Where it has been determined that development footprints, visitor use and / or administrative use are 

causing local effects to river values as defined in “River Values and Their Management” (Chapter 5), this 

plan calls for removal, re-design, and/or relocation of those facilities. All determinations of local effects on 

river values–defined as free-flowing condition, water quality, and outstandingly remarkable values—are 

congruent with the information gathered to determine baseline conditions of river values and the 

management considerations presented in Chapter 5. However, not all public-use facilities and services that 

are removed or relocated across the range of alternatives, as presented in “Alternatives” (Chapter 8), have 

been determined to be causing local effects to river values. Some facilities or services are proposed for 

removal or relocation based on the thematic concept of each alternative. 

Chapter 8: Alternatives 

Chapter 8 presents a determination as to whether facilities and services are necessary for public use or 

protection of the river resource as directly correlated to the visitor experience and land-use planning goals 

for each alternative. New or re-developed facilities across the range of alternatives have been determined to 

either be necessary or not necessary. Those that are necessary – screened for whether it is feasible to 

relocate the facility or service outside the river corridor. A summary of all current and potential facilities and 

services are presented below in Table 7-1. 

Extensive studies and site analyses have been conducted at the primary visitor-service areas (Merced Lake; 

Curry Village and Campgrounds; Yosemite Village and Housekeeping Camp (including the Yosemite 

Village Day Use Parking Area); Yosemite Lodge and Camp 4 Area; West Yosemite Valley; El Portal; and 

Wawona. These analyses identify major site constraints that restrict redevelopment and/or relocation of 

facilities. Such constraints include the locations of floodplains; wetlands; meadows; riparian habitat; rare 

plants; archeological sites; and historic structures. Studies and site analyses, together with river segment 

classifications, informed the alternatives under consideration—particularly in terms of sensitive areas that 

must be protected and of resilient areas where facilities and services could be located. 
Facilities and Services Analysis 

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TABLE 7-1: ANALYSIS OF LOCAL EFFECTS ON RIVER VALUES

NPS subject-matter specialists representing a broad spectrum of professional disciplines considered Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and the results of scientific 

research to evaluate each facility for its potential to cause local effects to river values. 

Facility or Service River Value Affected by Facility or Service? Local Effect on River Values? Mitigation Required or Action Proposed to Address Local Effects 

Segment 1: Wild Classification 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their trail-only access with the wild classification

Merced Lake High Sierra Camp Recreation; Scenic 

Merced Lake High Sierra Camp affects the wilderness experience integral to the Recreation ORV in this segment and is a visual impact on the Scenery ORV. 

Options explored in the alternatives include repurposing the area to dispersed camping and removing lodging infrastructure; removing and restoring to natural conditions, converting to designated wilderness; converting to a temporary pack camp and removing permanent infrastructure; reducing capacity; or replacing white canvas tents with natural colored fabric to blend with surroundings. 

Merced Lake Backpackers Camping Area Recreation 

High levels of use at the Merced Lake Backpackers Camping Area affect the wilderness experience integral to the Recreation ORV in this segment. 

Convert to dispersed camping 

Little Yosemite Valley Camping Area Recreation 

Crowding at Little Yosemite Valley Camping Area impacts the wilderness experience integral to the Recreation ORV in this segment. 

Options explored in the alternatives include converting the area to dispersed 

camping and reducing capacity. 

Moraine Dome Camping Area Recreation 

Crowding and infrastructure at Moraine Dome Camping Area impacts the wilderness experience integral to the Recreation ORV. 

Convert to dispersed camping and remove infrastructure 

Segment 2: Recreational Classification 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

Curry Village and Campgrounds Upper Pines Campground Biological Some campsites are located within 150 feet of the river in sensitive riparian habitat. Remove campsites within floodplain and restore to natural conditions Upper Pines Campground Cultural Some campsites located near sensitive cultural resource Relocate campsites to avoid sensitive resource Lower Pines Campground Biological Some campsites are located within 150 feet of the river in sensitive riparian habitat. 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing campsites located within 100 ft of river, removing campsites located within 150 ft of river, removing campsites located within the 100 year floodplain, restoring riparian habitat and 

installing protective fencing to facilitate restoration 

North Pines Campground Biological Some campsites are located within 150 feet of the river in sensitive riparian habitat. 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing campsites located within 100 year floodplain, removing campsites located within 150 ft of the river, removing campsites from within 100 ft of river, restoring riparian habitat, and designating formal river access

Backpackers Campground Biological Some campsites are located within 150 feet of the river in sensitive riparian habitat. Options explored in the alternatives include relocating campsites outside of floodplain, relocating campsites outside of riparian buffer zone, restorian riparian habitat, and designating formal river access Valley Campground Reservation Center None None No required actions or mitigation measures 
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Facility or Service River Value Affected by Facility or Service? Local Effect on River Values? Mitigation Required or Action Proposed to Address Local Effects 

Segment 2: Recreational Classification (continued) 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

Curry Village and Campgrounds (continued) Housekeeping Camp Lodging Units Biological Some units are located within 150 feet of the river in sensitive riparian habitat. Options explored in the alternatives include removing all lodging units and restoring 100 year floodplain to natural conditions, removing lodging units located within ordinary high water mark of river, and restoring riparian habitat Housekeeping Camp Laundry None None No required actions or mitigation measures Housekeeping Camp Shower Houses and Restrooms None None No required actions or mitigation measures Housekeeping Camp Grocery Store None None No required actions or mitigation measures Curry Village Lodging and Shower Houses None None No required actions or mitigation measures Curry Village Pavilion and Food Service None None No required actions or mitigation measures Camp Curry Overnight Parking None None No required actions or mitigation measures Curry Village Orchard Parking None None No required actions or mitigation measures Curry Village Grocery Store None None No required actions or mitigation measures Curry Village Pizza Deck and Bar None None No required actions or mitigation measures Curry Village Raft Rental None None No required actions or mitigation measures Curry Village Ice Rink None None No required actions or mitigation measures Curry Village Stables None None No required actions or mitigation measures Commercial Horseback Day Rides in Yosemite Valley None None No required actions or mitigation measures Curry Village Bike Rental None None No required actions or mitigation measures The Ahwahnee Rooms and Cottages None None No required actions or mitigation measures The Ahwahnee Bar and Food Service None None No required actions or mitigation measures The Ahwahnee Dining Room None None No required actions or mitigation measures The Ahwahnee Gift Shop None None No required actions or mitigation measures The Ahwahnee Sweet Shop None None No required actions or mitigation measures The Ahwahnee Swimming Pool None None No required actions or mitigation measures The Ahwahnee Tennis Court Cultural Tennis courts are located in a sensitive cultural area Remove tennis courts The Ahwahnee Parking Lot Cultural 

Parking at the Ahwahnee, a National Historic Landmark, and a contributing element to the Yosemite Valley Historic Resources ORV, is inadequate to meet day and overnight use 

Redesign and formalize the existing parking lot following the Ahwahnee Historic Structures Report (1997) and Ahwahnee Cultural Landscape Report (2010) recommendations for parking lot configuration and gate house restoration 
Facilities and Services Analysis 

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Facility or Service River Value Affected by Facility or Service? Local Effect on River Values? Mitigation Required or Action Proposed to Address Local Effects 

Segment 2: Recreational Classification (continued) 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

Curry Village and Campgrounds (continued) Boys Town Employee Housing Area None None 

There are no local effects from this facility in its current location on river values, therefore no actions or mitigation measures are necessary 

Huff House Employee Housing Area None None Curry Village Stables Employee Housing Area None None Ahwahnee Employee Dormitory None None Curry Village Employee Residence Area None None Happy Isles Nature Center None None No required actions or mitigation measures Happy Isles Snack Stand None None No required actions or mitigation measures Le Conte Memorial Lodge (National Historic Landmark) Cultural 

LeConte Memorial Lodge, a National Historic Landmark, and a contributing element to the Yosemite Valley Historic Resources ORV is in “fair” condition and in need of restoration 

Develop a Historic Structure Report and address recommendations for treatment to bring the Lodge to “good” condition 

Northside Drive (Stoneman Bridge to Yosemite Village Day-use Parking Area) 

Biological Cultural 

This road bisects a meadow which affects meadow health. This road also bisects culturally sensitive areas. 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing 900’ of Northside Drive, removing roadside parking to prevent further meadow encroachment and informal trailing, filling ditches, removing informal trails, adding boardwalks, installing culverts to improve hydrologic connectivity, and conducting studies to determine feasibility of removing Northside Drive from the meadow 

Southside Drive (through Stoneman Meadow) Biological This road bisects a meadow which affects meadow health. 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing 1,335 feet of Southside Drive through Stoneman Meadow to enhance connectivity of meadow and floodplain, and removing roadside parking to prevent further meadow encroachment and informal trailing 

Happy Isles Loop Road None None No required actions or mitigation measures Sugar Pine Bridge Free-Flowing Condition 

The historic Sugar Pine Bridge is constricting the free-flowing condition of the Merced River and causing localized impacts to hydrologic function. 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing the bridge and restoring the area to natural conditions, retaining the bridge while improving riverbank condition and increasing channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, use of riverbank bioengineering techniques, and restoring riparian habitat 

Ahwahnee Bridge Free-Flowing Condition 

The historic Ahwahnee Bridge is constricting the freeflowing condition of the Merced River and causing localized impacts to hydrologic function. 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing the bridge and restoring the area to natural conditions, retaining the bridge while improving riverbank condition and increasing channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, use of riverbank bioengineering techniques, and restoring riparian habitat 

Stoneman Bridge Free-Flowing Condition 

The historic Stoneman Bridge is impacting the free flowing condition of the Merced River by constricting flow within the bed and banks. 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing the bridge and restoring the area to natural conditions, retaining the bridge while improving riverbank condition and increasing channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, use of riverbank bioengineering techniques, and restoring riparian habitat 
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Facility or Service River Value Affected by Facility or Service? Local Effect on River Values? Mitigation Required or Action Proposed to Address Local Effects 

Segment 2: Recreational Classification (continued) 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

Curry Village and Campgrounds (continued) Clark's Bridge Free-Flowing Condition Geologic/Hydrologic Clark's Bridge is impacting the free flowing condition of the Merced River by constricting flow within the bed and banks. 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing the bridge and restoring 

the area to natural conditions, retaining the bridge while improving riverbank 

condition and increasing channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, use of riverbank bioengineering techniques, and restoring riparian habitat 

Happy Isles Road Bridge Free-Flowing Condition Geologic/Hydrologic The bridge at Happy Isles is impacting the free- flowing condition of the Merced River by constricting flow within the bed and banks. 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing the bridge and restoring the area to natural conditions, retaining the bridge while improving riverbank condition and increasing channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, use of riverbank bioengineering techniques, and restoring riparian habitat 

Upper River Campground (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures Lower River Campground (NEW) None None No required actions or mitigation measures West of Backpackers Campground (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures Concessioner Stables repurposed as camping(New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures Upper Pines Walk-in Campground (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Village and Housekeeping Camp Housekeeping Camp Bridge Free-flowing Condition Geologic/Hydrologic The footbridge at Housekeeping Camp is impacting the free flowing condition of the Merced River by constricting flow within the bed and banks. Retain Bridge: Improve riverbank condition and increase channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, and use of riverbank bioengineering techniques and restore riparian habitat Concessioner General Office None None No required actions or mitigation measures Ahwahnee Row Employee Housing Biological 

Ahwahnee Row housing sits on former meadow and truncates the current western extend of Ahwahnee Meadow 

Options explored in the alternatives include removing housing and restoring to natural conditions, retaining housing while establish a 50 ft buffer from Indian Creek, and restoring riparian vegetation. 

Lower Tecoya Employee Housing Area None None No required actions or mitigation measures Lost Arrow Employee Housing Area None None No required actions or mitigation measures Concessioner Garage None None No required actions or mitigation measures Fire Station None None No required actions or mitigation measures Village Store None None No required actions or mitigation measures Village Grill None None No required actions or mitigation measures Village Sports Shop None None No required actions or mitigation measures 
Facilities and Services Analysis 

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Facility or Service River Value Affected by Facility or Service? Local Effect on River Values? Mitigation Required or Action Proposed to Address Local Effects 

Segment 2: Recreational Classification (continued) 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

Yosemite Village and Housekeeping Camp (continued) Village Store Parking Lot None None No required actions or mitigation measures Art Activity Center/ Bank Building None None No required actions or mitigation measures Superintendent’s House (Residence 1) Cultural 

Residence 1, a contributing element of the Yosemite Valley Historic Resources ORV is in “poor condition” and subject to flooding 

Relocate and rehabilitate the building per the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (1995) for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the Historic 

Structure Report (2012) 

Yosemite Valley Chapel None None No required actions or mitigation measures Sentinel Crossover Biological This road bisects a meadow which affects meadow health. 

Retain Bridge: Improve riverbank condition and increase channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, and use of riverbank bioengineering techniques. 

Restore riparian habitat, and remove roadside parking to prevent further 

meadow encroachment and informal trailing

Intersection of Northside Drive and Sentinel Drive Roundabout (New) Biological Potential impacts to Palustrine Forested Wetland There are opportunities to compensate wetlands though meadow and riparian restoration actions.Yosemite Village Day-use Parking Area Pedestrian Underpass (New) Biological Potential impacts to Palustrine Emergent Wetland There are opportunities to compensate wetlands though meadow and riparian restoration actions.Yosemite Village Day-use Parking Area None None No required actions or mitigation measures Intersection of Northside Drive and Sentinel Drive Roundabout (New) Biological Potential impacts to Palustrine Emergent Wetland There are opportunities to compensate wetlands though meadow and riparian restoration actions. Yosemite Lodge and Camp 4 Camp 4 Campground None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Overnight Parking None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Garden Terrace and Cliff Room None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Swimming Pool and Snack Stand None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Nature Shop None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Housekeeping and Maintenance Building None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Gift and Grocery / Convenience Shop None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Mountain Room Bar and Food Service None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Mountain Room Restaurant None None No required actions or mitigation measures 
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Facility or Service River Value Affected by Facility or Service? Local Effect on River Values? Mitigation Required or Action Proposed to Address Local Effects 

Segment 2: Recreational Classification (continued) 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

Yosemite Lodge and Camp 4 (continued) Yosemite Lodge Food Court None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Post Office None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Bike Stand None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Highland Court Employee Housing None None No required actions or mitigation measures Yosemite Lodge Employee Housing (Thousands Cabins) None None No required actions or mitigation measures NPS Volunteer Office None None No longer use, would be removedSwinging Bridge Free Flowing Condition 

The Swinging Bridge is impacting the free flowing condition of the Merced River by constricting flow 

within the bed and banks. 

Retain Bridge: Improve riverbank condition and increase channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, and use of riverbank bioengineering techniques and restore riparian habitat 

Superintendent's Footbridge Free Flowing Condition 

The Superintendent’s Bridge is impacting the free flowing condition of the Merced River by constricting flow within the bed and banks. 

Retain Bridge: Improve riverbank condition and increase channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, and use of riverbank bioengineering techniques and 

restore riparian habitat 

Yosemite Lodge Parking Area (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures East of Camp 4 Campground (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures West of Lodge Campground (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures Pedestrian underpass at Yosemite Lodge Cultural Construction of underpass may disturb sensitive archeological resources Mitigation will be developed in consultation with tribes, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and detailed in a Plan specific programmatic agreement Yosemite Lodge Housing (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures West Yosemite Valley Eagle Creek Campground (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures El Capitan Crossover None None No required actions or mitigation measures 
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Facility or Service River Value Affected by Facility or Service? Local Effect on River Values? Mitigation Required or Action Proposed to Address Local Effects El Capitan Crossover Bridge Free-flowing Condition 

The El Capitan Cross-over Bridge is impacting the free flowing condition of the Merced River by constricting flow within the bed and banks. 

Retain Bridge: Improve riverbank condition and increase channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large 

wood, removal of rip rap, and use of riverbank bioengineering techniques and 

restore riparian habitat 

Segment 2: Recreational Classification (continued) 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

West Yosemite Valley (continued) Pohono Bridge Free-flowing Condition 

The Pohono Bridge is impacting the free flowing condition of the Merced River by constricting flow within the bed and banks. 

Retain Bridge: Improve riverbank condition and increase channel complexity through construction of engineered log jams, strategic placement of large wood, removal of rip rap, and use of riverbank bioengineering techniques and restore riparian habitat 

West Valley Overflow Parking Area (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures 

Segment 3: Scenic Classification 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their modest size and scale with the scenic classification

Arch Rock Entrance Station Kiosk None None No required actions or mitigation measures Arch Rock Housing (2 duplexes) None None No required actions or mitigation measures Arch Rock VUA Office None None No required actions or mitigation measures 

Segment 4: Recreational Classification 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

El Portal Administrative Complex None None No required actions or mitigation measures Rancheria Employee Housing Area None None No required actions or mitigation measures Old El Portal Employee Housing Area None None No required actions or mitigation measures El Portal Market and Gas Station Complex None None No required actions or mitigation measures Murchison House None None No required actions or mitigation measures Rancheria Employee Housing (New) Cultural None Avoidance of resources will be ensured through standard mitigation measures including pre-construction consultation and monitoring during constructionOld El Portal Employee Housing (New) None None No required actions or mitigation measures Abbieville / Trailer Village Employee Housing (New) Cultural Located within a sensitive cultural resource area Avoidance of resources will be ensured through standard mitigation measures including pre-construction consultation and monitoring during constructionEl Portal Remote Parking Area at Abbieville / Trailer Village (New) Cultural Located within a sensitive cultural resource area Avoidance of resources will be ensured through standard mitigation measures including pre-construction consultation and monitoring during constructionAbbieville / Trailer Village Administrative Group Campground (New) 

Cultural Located within a sensitive cultural resource area Avoidance of resources will be ensured through standard mitigation measures including pre-construction consultation and monitoring during construction

El Portal Post Office None None No required actions or mitigation measures El Portal Elementary School / High school None None No required actions or mitigation measures 
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Facility or Service River Value Affected by Facility or Service? Local Effect on River Values? Mitigation Required or Action Proposed to Address Local Effects NPS Offices in Old El Portal None None No required actions or mitigation measures NatureBridge Office / Employee Housing Building None None No required actions or mitigation measures 

Segment 4: Recreational Classification (continued) 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

Carroll Clark Community Hall None None No required actions or mitigation measures Mariposa County Pool None None No required actions or mitigation measures El Portal Fire Station None None No required actions or mitigation measures Motor Inn Cabins None None No required actions or mitigation measures AT&T Building None None No required actions or mitigation measures Odger’s Fuel Storage Facility None None Located within the 100-year Floodplain and would be removed across all alternatives Old Wastewater Treatment Plant Cultural Located within a sensitive cultural resource area Consult with culturally associated American Indian tribes to determine appropriate method for removing abandoned infrastructure 

Segments 5 (Wild), 6 and 7 (Recreational), and 8 (Wild) Classifications 

All facilities noted below are consistent through their level of development accessible by road

Wawona Campground Biological Cultural

The proximity of camp sites to the river causes trampling and riverbank erosion that inhibits riparian 

vegetation growth. Sensitive archeological sites are located within campground area. 

Options considered in the alternatives include reducing capacity at the campground, removing campsites located within the 100 year floodplain, removing or relocating campsites to avoid sensitive cultural resources, removing campsites 

located within 150 ft of river, and removing campsites within100 ft of the river 

Wawona Hotel Lodging Units Cultural 

The Wawona Hotel National Historic Landmark is in “good” condition, while some contributing elements of the building are in “fair” condition Follow the recommendations from the Wawona Hotel Historic Structures 

Report (2012) to address contributing elements in “poor” condition at the Main Hotel, Manager’s Cottage, Clark Cottage and Annex building to bring the buildings to “good” condition 

Wawona Hotel: Clark Cottage Cultural The Clark Cottage is currently in “fair” condition Wawona Hotel Restaurant None None Wawona Hotel Tennis Court None None Wawona Hotel Golf Course & Shop None None Wawona Hotel Swimming Pool None None No required actions or mitigation measures Wawona Maintenance Yard Complex None None No required actions or mitigation measures Wawona Wastewater Treatment Plant None None No required actions or mitigation measures Wawona Gas Station None None No required actions or mitigation measures Wawona Store None None No required actions or mitigation measures Wawona Stables None None No required actions or mitigation measures Wawona Commercial Horseback Day Rides None None No required actions or mitigation measures Pioneer History Center None None No required actions or mitigation measures Wawona Store Parking Lot None None No required actions or mitigation measures