Crystal Creek Mine Plans Renewal Project
To review proposed renewals of plans of operation for ten unpatented mining claims in the Crystal Creek Mining Area of the South Park Ranger District. A maximum of 22.42 acres of ground disturbance is proposed across all plans of operation.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Crystal Creek Mining Area located northeast of Lake George, Colorado.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/28/2025 |
| Comment Period | 12/20/2025 |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
South Park Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
South Park Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Teller
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Jennifer DeWoody
P.O. Box 219
Fairplay, CO 80440
970-568-2692
jennifer.dewoody@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/23/2025