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4. Plan Overview
At San Luis Creek Use Area, Alternative 3 would provide a new boarding float
and ADA-accessible fishing access, upgrade or replace the lifeguard stand,
connect existing paved trails, explore concession opportunities, provide a
multipurpose building, and add 30 tent sites to the northwest shoreline as
described for Alternative 2. The boat launch would be expanded by addition of a
launch lane and a boarding float, and a children’s fishing area would be added.
The existing group picnic facilities would remain in place, and up to five
additional group picnic facilities would be added (two for 25 to 35 people, two for
45 to 60 people, and one for 75 to 100 people). A group campsite for up to 90
campers would be added along with alternative overnight lodging such as up to 15
cabins or yurts. Some additional facilities could be sited in the extreme northwest
corner of the use area, beyond the San Luis Creek campground. Because
Alternative 3 would provide for a greater amount and intensity of visitor activity
in and around San Luis Creek Use Area, the WROS designation for the western
part of O’Neill Forebay would change from S4 (for Alternatives 1 and 2) to S3,
closer to an Urban WROS designation. Target boat densities would not change, as
the same range applies to all Suburban WROS designations (Section 4.3.1.4). As
all proposed visitor facilities would be focused in the FC Zone, the boundaries of
the land management zones would also remain the same.
At the Medeiros Use Area, Alternative 3 would also explore enhancements to
allow reopening/relocating the boat launch as with Alternative 2, and would also
add a parking lot and restrooms near the boat launch. Up to 100 new tent/RV sites
and 100 primitive campsites would be added to the campground. A
restroom/shelter with parking would be added. This alternative would convert the
existing BC Zone of Medeiros Use Area to FC to accommodate additional
visitation. Likewise, the WROS designation for the western part of O’Neill
Forebay would change from RD5 (for Alternatives 1 and 2) to RD4, closer to a
Suburban WROS designation. Target boat densities would not change, as the
same range applies to all Rural Developed WROS designations (Section 4.3.2.4).
Alternative 3 would allow for minor additions to existing facilities at the OHV
Use Area such as shade ramadas, vault toilets, up to six primitive campsites (with
picnic tables, fire rings, and food lockers), and infrastructure improvements. The
OHV Use Area could be expanded if additional adjacent property becomes
available. If property were acquired for expansion, additional environmental
review and a Plan amendment would be necessary.
As with Alternative 2, the addition of up to 30 tent sites on the North Shore at Los
Banos Creek Use Area would be explored, along with the relocation of the
equestrian camp. Under Alternative 3, up to 20 tent/RV sites would be added on
the South Shore of Los Banos Creek Reservoir just off of Canyon Road, in an
area where no formal visitor facilities currently exist. In addition, a new entrance
station would be constructed at the Plan Area boundary, and maintenance
facilities and staff housing would be relocated. As a result of the new visitor
facilities on the South Shore, the land management zone designation in the
approximate area of the tent/RV sites would change from BC to FC. The
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