State Trust land now closed to campers after complaints in Desert Hills
Controversy has long surrounded State Trust land bordering the community of Crystal Beach. The area was a popular site for campers and outdoor recreationists until this week, when officials from the Arizona State Land Department officially closed the area after years of community complaints. Arizona State Land Commissioner Lisa Atkins signed an order last month prohibiting overnight camping in the area. Temporary paper signs advising campers of the closure were posted in early December, and existing signage was painted over this week to advise campers of the area’s new restricted access. ...
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