Cripple Horse Bay Commercial Lease 2024-12-20

Closing Date: 01-20-2025
The Libby Unit proposes to issue a 30-year lease, with a right to renew, for the entire 162.5-acre parcel of state trust land approximately 23 miles northeast of Libby, Montana on the east side of Lake Koocanusa in Lincoln County. The intent is to develop a recreational based business consisting of 102 RV sites, 88 covered storage units, 4 commercial lots, 48 cabins, and 18 tent sites. The development would provide associated amenities including, but not limited to, electricity distribution, wells and water distribution, and wastewater services. A short hiking trail may be developed from the tent sites to the lakeshore but is contingent on USFS Special Permit approval as the commercial lease area does not include lake access. Development would occur over a 20-year, phased period. The development would serve both tourists and the local community. The proposal will include approximately 3.5 - 4 miles of new road building in conjunction with development. The development will be required to meet Lincoln County Subdivision Standards.The project would include changing the land classification of the State parcel from “Forest” to “Other.” In addition to receiving an annual lease fee, the DNRC would also receive a revenue share from the development for the Capitol/Public Buildings Trust.

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