Little Sahara Recreation Area Gets a 30-year Facelift

Contact: Lisa Reid 435-743-3128

Fillmore, Utah—November 30, 2007—Starting the first part of March visitors can expect to see a much needed facelift at the Willard R. Fullmer Visitor Center (VC) located at Little Sahara Recreation Area.  The facelift is projected to begin the first part of January after which the VC will be closed January and February, and possibly the first part of March.  The goal is to have the VC back in full swing before the for the Easter season.  While the VC is closed, temporary services will be provided out of the Utah Tread Lightly trailer.  Even though the VC will be closed, visitors will still be able to purchase permits, make reservations and receive other informational details. 

There will be no medical facilities during this time period.  Items of re-model:

• Remove/replace all carpet
• Remove/replace all exterior doors
• Replace wall covering on all walls
• Upgrade plumbing fixtures in all restrooms
• Install a new reception counter
• Improve lighting throughout VC
• Replace grid ceiling and clean all HVAC vents
• Build admin office behind reception counter

Upon completion, visitors will see the same structure of the old VC but everything will be updated and new.  It will look like a brand new 1970’s building in 2007 style.  Grand opening plans are in the works.

LSRA is located:  From Delta: 38 miles North on US 6; From Nephi: 28 miles west via SR 132 and Juab County Route 1812; From Eureka:  23 miles South on US 6.  LSRA is approximately 115 miles from Salt Lake City via Nephi.  The entrance road to LSRA is 4 miles West of the Jericho Junction.

For more information about the opportunities that are waiting for you at Little Sahara Recreation Area, contact the Visitor Center Thursday through Monday at: (435) 433-5960 or Lisa Reid at (435)743-3100.