At a February 4 commission meeting, Park County commissioners expressed concerns over reports of targeting construction workers at the Old Faithful RV Park project in Wapiti Valley.
Commissioner Scott Steward noted that tensions in the community had escalated, with opposition to multiple developments, including a cell tower, a yoga facility, and the campground.
Chair Dossie Overfield condemned reported incidents where individuals threw eggs at buildings and trucks on the property and verbally harassed workers. “That’s not how we want to treat people in Wyoming,” she said, as reported by Powell Tribune. “And that’s not acceptable.”
The Old Faithful RV Park development has faced resistance since its proposal in 2023. As a condition of approval, construction was initially restricted between Nov. 30 and April 30 to minimize disruption to wintering wildlife and nearby residents.
However, property owner Spencer McBurney and attorney Marc Thompson requested an amendment to allow interior work during the winter months to ensure that 10 cabins would be ready for summer visitors.
Opponents of the campground remained skeptical of the developer’s compliance with regulations. Neighbor Kim Burgen voiced concerns, citing a lack of trust in the developer to follow conditions, suggesting previous violations.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recommended limiting vehicle access to the site until April 30 to mitigate potential impacts on local wildlife.
Steward also argued that imposing restrictions on the number of vehicles accessing the property during winter was unfair, comparing it to the county’s approach to private home construction, which does not face similar limitations.
Outdoor construction at the Old Faithful RV Park is set to resume in the spring, with crews focusing on building the main facility and correcting a fencing issue.
Thompson stated that the existing fence was unintentionally constructed using a material that did not meet the agreement’s requirement for a wooden structure and will be replaced.