Originally Posted by
TOD
So I had a long conversation with several people yesterday regarding the Bowman Lake area. Specifically I called regarding the new sign leaving Bowman Lake campground to Saw Mill and Faucherie Lakes that now states "Highway Legal Vehicles Only". I am told that they intend to improve that road to make it accessible by highway vehicles (it is not at this time). I asked why, when you cannot get to that road without a four wheel drive (from either Jackson Meadows or Highway 20).
At this time I was told that OHV are NO LONGER allowed to ride out of Washington, and OHV's are not allowed on the road to Bowman (legally) as it is a county road. I was also told that NID has plans to pave the Bowman Lake road all the way to the lake.
WHAT A BUMMER. I am both upset and sad.