EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Lake Roberts Boat Launch and adjacent picnic area will be temporarily closed this week while crews from the Gila National Forest cut hazardous trees near the parking area and trim back excess vegetation.
The boat launch and picnic area will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. The work is being done in preparation for Saturday’s annual Aldo Leopold Kids’ Fishing Derby.
“This fun, annual fishing derby is a favorite of Gila National Forest staff and families across Grant County,” Wilderness District Ranger Brian Stultz said. “We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend”
The annual fishing derby begins at 7 a.m. and wraps up at noon on Saturday.
Event activities will be set up in the peninsula area east of the boat launch, rendering it unavailable for parking. Parking at the boat launch will be limited and preferably left available for people with disabilities or trailer turnaround, officials with the Gila National Forest said.
During the fishing derby, visitors are also asked to refrain from parking along the narrow roadway to the boat launch, as to keep clear access available for emergency vehicles.
Ample parking for participants is available in the day use picnic area. A path will be cleared to ensure ease of pedestrian access between the picnic area and lake shoreline.
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