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Glamping Coming to Kelly Canyon Resort

Kelly Canyon Resort (Idaho), a 64-acre ski hill that sits right above Snake River northeast of Idaho Falls, is considering launching a new glamping operation and is seeking public comments. 

As per a report, the resort’s proposal allows it to add up to 25 seasonal domes and tents. Kelly Canyon operates under a special use permit granted by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, which is coordinating the National Environmental Policy Act review of the ski hill’s proposal.

The glamping getaway would cover about 20 acres and include domes and tents, approximately 200 square feet, with a 150 square feet porch.

According to a release from Caribou-Targhee, the proposed glamping getaway will provide guests with a high-end recreational camping experience.

The project is currently being evaluated under a categorical exclusion—the lowest-level review under the National Environmental Policy Act.

Campers can get to the campsites by walking over the existing work roads and trails, via a shuttle service, or by riding chairlifts. The facility will also have self-contained restrooms and showers, which will be accessible via existing roads. All structures will be temporary.

According to the Caribou-Targhee, the proposal will not require any tree removal, and temporary structures will be located to avoid potential impacts to federally listed threatened or endangered species or habitats, flood plains, wetlands, watersheds, wilderness, natural study areas, inventoried roadless areas, research natural areas, native religious/cultural sites, archeological and historic areas of concern.

Palisades District Ranger Tracy Hollingshead will decide whether to give the resort’s plan the green light. Should Kelly Canyon gets the go-ahead, the first glamping tents and domes could be installed this fall. 

This story originally appeared on Jackson Hole News & Guide.

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