Park Closings...

Frogger
Frogger Posts: 156
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With a National Emergency just declared, wondering how this might affect public campground closures; pal of mine is a Ranger at a state park here in Va., called him a few minutes ago & he'd just finished a conference call, good to go so far, no closings, maybe some indoor interpretive events depending,...any other states closing or making changes? Glad we have some spots to go to in the event of future closings...

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  • WilliamA
    WilliamA Posts: 1,309

    I've been asking myself the same thing. As is now the norm, many are watching the skies for the "Goodrich" blimp. As I always do, whatever way it goes, I'll muddle on as best I can.
    "The Dude will abide"

    WilliamA

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    But many sides.

    It's not so much what you see
    But where you stand
    As you look"

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  • CampHub
    CampHub Posts: 113

    Thanks @Frogger for sharing some inside info. We are halfway between Aspen and Vail here in Colorado, Covid-19 has taken all the oxygen out of what little atmosphere we have here. My hat is off to the folks keeping our nations treasures open. Snow is melting fast, looking forward to a glorious camping season away from people...lol
    WilliamA this was what I saw from where I stood yesterday looking down the toilet paper aisle at the local supermarket... :o

    Be informed: CIDRAP , Keeping it real

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Posts: 156

    Good Gumby they cleaned that place out...appears to be happening a lot, our local Kroger food store had to take the Purell wipe stations used to clean cart handles out from the vestibule & put 'em behind the registers, people were stealing the rolls out of 'em...I grew up on soap & water, plan to continue tradition...

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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Posts: 696

    This should help.

    https://www.campendium.com/camping/covid-19-state-by-state-campground-closures-responses/

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Posts: 156

    Thanks much, good info

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  • ontheroad
    ontheroad Posts: 190

    @Frogger ...New Mexico State Parks are not allowing overnights in their Parks...Alabama is OPEN..and supposedly the national park campgrounds are okay too..I would double check before heading to one first...

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  • gto
    gto Posts: 25

    Very interesting...hummm...why toilet paper? This whole thing reminds me of the story of “the emperors new clothes”. Look it up if you don’t know it. We didn’t worry about bird flu, SARS, MERS, etc. so?

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  • BBsGarage
    BBsGarage Posts: 385

    Why are there corkscrews in the TP isle? :s
    Looks about the same here in Dirty Jersey, even the big box club stores are getting cleaned out daily.

    Bill

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  • WilliamA
    WilliamA Posts: 1,309
    edited March 2020
    https://teardrop-trailers.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/7226#Comment_7226

    For the Quarantini's. I personally did a specific gravity test of my 6 gallon batch of blended semi-dry quarantini this morning. At 1.052 it's looking like I'll be ready for most eventualities within a couple weeks. We've been alcohol-swabbing hands for days. It's time to de-nature the internals. Used modestly and in conjunction with a healthy dose of off-grid camping is a good plan A.

    For those staying home and watching the stock market, it should dull a bit of that pain as well...

    WilliamA

    "When I am in charge, Starburst brand fruit chews will get their own food group....and where are all the freakin laser beams? There should be more laser beams..."

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  • HikinMike
    HikinMike Posts: 400

    Texas State Parks are open as are National Parks

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Posts: 156

    Went by Wally Wild this morning to pick up a head of cabbage & some hot sauce, managed to score a 4 pack of Charmin Crapper Gold for the wife...plenty of E&J brandy, some Patron, bout 10 Yuenglings, & found an unopened bottle of Paddy Irish whiskey in a cedar wardrobe where I store camping gear; been a good Monday so far...

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  • WilliamA
    WilliamA Posts: 1,309

    Remember everyone, all things in moderation! Of course one must dose pursuant to the threat. Happy folks are less likely to be jerks.

    Keep calm and boondock.....

    WilliamA

    "When I am in charge, Starburst brand fruit chews will get their own food group....and where are all the freakin laser beams? There should be more laser beams..."

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  • TomD
    TomD Posts: 357

    Even if the Parks are open, all the ancillary businesses might be closed. Be prepared. Especially in the West now.

    Tom
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  • gto
    gto Posts: 25

    When it’s going to get interesting is when you’re about halfway through your trip and one of your destination states closes it’s state parks where you have a bunch of reservations!

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  • WilliamA
    WilliamA Posts: 1,309

    I seldom make reservations. The only time I do is midsummer at the local state parks. I never reserve while on the road.
    WilliamA

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  • BBsGarage
    BBsGarage Posts: 385

    Pennsylvania has closed its state parks until further notice :/

    Bill

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  • BBsGarage
    BBsGarage Posts: 385

    Only "Passive Recreation with Social Distancing" allowed in New Jersey Sate parks.
    Camping, restrooms, park offices, nature centers, historic building and all events are closed.

    Bill

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  • HellFish
    HellFish Posts: 140
    edited March 2020

    Florida just sent out voicemail confirming state parks closed thru 15 May. My current reservations have all been automatically cancelled. A little bummed, but no big deal in the scheme of things I suppose.

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  • TomD
    TomD Posts: 357

    Cross forum information
    https://littleguy.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/6194/covid19#latest

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  • TomD
    TomD Posts: 357

    Update..California State Park closures
    https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/943

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  • ontheroad
    ontheroad Posts: 190

    As the saying goes..."know before you go"...even some National Park Campgrounds are closing..thinking backyard or driveway camping will work for awhile...snow is almost gone! Call ahead...

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  • PatSeiner
    PatSeiner Posts: 5

    Check out www.nps.gov/plan your visit/alerts.htm for National Park closings.

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Posts: 156

    Glad to see Virginia realizes the benefits of outdoor "social distancing" concerning state parks https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/covid-19-update?utm_medium=email&utm_source=enewsletter&utm_campaign=eNews031820&utm_content=covid_update_button

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  • HikinMike
    HikinMike Posts: 400

    Texas State Parks just announced they are closing Park Headquarters, visitor centers and park stores. Equipment rentals and interpretive programs are suspended. The parks will remain open. Cash transactions are suspended. Park visitors will need to use self-pay, online and credit cards. Changes are in effect into the foreseeable future.

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  • gto
    gto Posts: 25

    Here’s a pretty good strategy. The governor of Alabama has closed all public and private beaches. Alabama state park camping has not closed but all activities and facilities are closed...now including beach access. But if they close the campground like Florida they would have to refund your deposit which Florida is. This way you either stay around your camper or cancel, in which case they get to keep your deposit...pretty shrewd..

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Posts: 156

    @HikinMike said:
    Texas State Parks just announced they are closing Park Headquarters, visitor centers and park stores. Equipment rentals and interpretive programs are suspended. The parks will remain open. Cash transactions are suspended. Park visitors will need to use self-pay, online and credit cards. Changes are in effect into the foreseeable future.

    Pretty much the same for Virginia Mike, staff will continue clean showers/crapper more often, can still pitch a tent or back in a camper... https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/covid-19-update?utm_medium=email&utm_source=enewsletter&utm_campaign=eNews031820&utm_content=covid_update_button

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Posts: 156

    Welp, Ralphalpha did it, Va state park closures begin tomorrow the 27th; overnight camping/visitor centers/crappers, day use good to go...can't say I really blame 'em...
    https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/covid-19-update

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  • ontheroad
    ontheroad Posts: 190

    @frogger our national parks in Canada even shut down the day use(last I heard)..still too many people frequenting..

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  • Frogger
    Frogger Posts: 156

    @ontheroad --that may happen here as well eventually, all beaches now closed (fresh & saltwater), & still groups gather, mostly younger...

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  • HikinMike
    HikinMike Posts: 400

    Texas just closed all their State Parks :(

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