Water Sources for Backpackers & Hikers Update

From Ranger George Shinn at Savage Gulf Ranger Station:

Thankfully we are receiving rain today that should drastically help our small creeks and springs, but even with this we are so dry that it will only temporarily relieve some stress. Visitors shouldn't have too much trouble though finding water this weekend, it will at least be pooled up in many places.

On the other hand, the rain has put our parking lot project behind, so it has stopped this week, we are allowing vehicles to park, will have to be pushed to next week. Next week, Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th, the parking lot at Savage Gulf off Highway 399 will be closed for repair and construction. The rest of the parking lots at Greeter Falls, Stone Door and Collins Gulf access will be open for visitor use day hikers.

Please advise all campers to make trek itinerary accordingly and park at Collins or Stone Door for the week of 14-16th of October, because they will not be able to park at Savage during those dates.