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Show Reservoir area, already described previously, is obvious and unquestioned. Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, both resident and non- resident, flock to this location each year. The rainbow and cutthroat trout fishery is perhaps the best of its kind in the state and deer hunting in the immediate vicinity is very good. Boating and water skiing are also popular. Currently there is little winter recreation in the Strawberry Valley as the reservoir is closed to winter fishing and no winter facilities are available. Adjacent to the impoundment are four villages in which lots are leased to individuals on an annual basis by the Strawberry Water Users Association who presently manage most of the land around the Reservoir. However, the land is owned by the United States Government. The villages have electricity and consist largely of substandard cabins, trailers and miscellaneous outbuildings o The boat ramp and water and sanitation facilities are inadequate. These villages detract from rather than enhance the quality of the recreational experience. There are no picnicking and camping facilities available on lands controlled by the Strawberry Water Users. The accommodations and services offered by present concessioners are lacking in quality and quantity. The recreational development on adjacent Forest Service land is not extensive enough to handle current demand and is being used to capacity. The analysis concluded that recreation use values for Strawberry Reservoir have not been appropriately programmed and that in order to achieve the full recreation potential for the area, coordinated management and development are necessary,. The continuation of the present situation will result in inadequate realization of recreational benefits and gradual degradation of the existing high quality natural resources. ( 3) Diamond Fork Area This watershed is in the Uinta National Forest. The area is scenic and offers hunting and fishing opportunities. Hiking, picnicking and camping are also popular. There are three Forest Service campgrounds on Diamond Fork Creek-- Palmyra, Diamond, Three Forks. Forest Service records for 1971 indicate that these areas supported about 100,000 visitor- days. 150 |