# What This Bill Does: Off-Highway Vehicles in Capitol Reef National Park

This bill would allow people to drive off-highway vehicles (like ATVs, dirt bikes, and four-wheel-drive trucks) in certain designated areas of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. Currently, these types of vehicles are generally prohibited throughout most of the park to protect the landscape and preserve the natural environment. This bill carves out specific zones where recreational off-road driving would be permitted.

The practical effect is that outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy off-road recreation would gain access to parts of the park they currently cannot drive through. This could mean more recreational opportunities for people who own ATVs or similar vehicles, and potentially more visitors to the area. However, it also means increased vehicle traffic in a national park, which could lead to more noise, dust, and wear on the land in those designated areas.

For people who visit Capitol Reef for hiking, camping, or quiet nature experiences, this change might affect their experience depending on which areas get opened up to vehicle use. Local communities near the park might see increased tourism and economic activity, but they could also face more traffic and environmental concerns. The bill essentially represents a trade-off between expanding recreational access and maintaining the park's natural character in certain zones.

A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

Lee, Mike

 <p>This bill makes the state law of Utah applicable to the use of motor vehicles (including off-highway vehicles) on the portions of each of Burr Trail Road, Cathedral Road, Hartnet Road, Highway 24, Notom Bullfrog Road, Polk Creek Road, Oil Ranch Road, and Baker Ranch Road that are located within the boundaries of the Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. </p>