The first part of the closure went into effect on July 25 and runs through September 28, according to the BLM news release.
Phase 2, affecting a wider area, begins on August 19 and runs through September 7.
Refer to the closure map for boundaries.
Black Rock City, “a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance,” opens on August 25.
The incident was marred last year by rain that turned the playa into a quagmire.
Western Horse Watchers Association 