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Beaver County advances Copper Lake recreation master plan, eyes $500,000 Phase 1
Summary
County commissioners reviewed a phased master plan for Copper Lake on Jan. 6 and agreed to proceed with a Phase 1 assignment order focused on campground development, cabin restoration and utility studies with a preliminary Phase 1 estimate around $500,000.
Beaver County commissioners on Jan. 6 advanced the Copper Lake recreation master plan, approving an assignment order to move Phase 1 design and feasibility work forward after a staff presentation on scope and preliminary costs.
Project consultants presented a phased vision that would restore pioneer cabins, develop roughly 25 campground sites, add two vault toilets, a pavilion and a potential boat-launch area. The Phase 1 scope emphasizes utility feasibility (water and power), cabin stabilization and site surveys; a later Phase 2 wishlist includes expanded amenities and a larger funding ask.
Presenters said the project team expects to use awarded outdoor recreation grant funds and that the county’s allocation window runs through 2027. A preliminary cost sheet shown to commissioners lists a smaller Phase 1 budget in the neighborhood of $500,000, with a broader project total approaching $2.3 million if the full wish list is funded.
Commissioners discussed construction contingencies, in-kind contributions and coordination with the Forest Service for access and cultural surveys. Staff said site cleanup, potential crushed-on-site fill and parking location options will be evaluated as part of the feasibility work.
The commission moved to execute the assignment order under the county’s general services agreement so consultants can complete master planning deliverables and produce final budget numbers. Staff said follow-up work will include utility and archaeological surveys, more precise cost estimates and a construction timeline should design move forward.
What happens next: consultants will return with refined budgets, utility feasibility results and any cultural/archaeological findings; staff will seek construction funding and bring further phases back to the commission for approval.
