The National Park Service is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment to allow park concessionaires, Xanterra and Delaware North, to develop seasonal housing for their employees in Yellowstone National Park at Canyon Village and the West Entrance.
The Environmental Assessment for the proposed project evaluated two alternatives. The first is a action option where no additional seasonal housing would be constructed. The second would redevelop and modify an abandoned camper loop at the Canyon Campground to house Canyon Lodge and Cabins employees.
A combination of up to 14 recreational vehicle sites and six modular homes would be integrated into the camper loop, and existing comfort stations would be rehabilitated to provide shower and laundry facilities. Additionally, this proposal would include construction of up to 25 RV sites and a bath house adjacent to the Yellowstone General Stores warehouse near the West Entrance.
The concessionaires would fund the two projects. Comments on the plans are sought by June 14th and may be submitted online, by hand-delivery, or by mail.
