Coronavirus closed parks and camping areas.

[camper Dave]

All New Mexico State Parks are closed at least through April 9th

[Traveling Circus]

Originally Posted by Noahron3

Does that mean if you are camping in the park you have to leave

Yes

[Rover Podder]

North Carolina State Parks are closed except for trails and restrooms.


"In accordance with Governor Roy Cooper's Exec. Order 117, and to help limit the spread of COVID-19, facilities at North Carolina State parks, including visitor centers and campgrounds, will suspend public operations beginning Tues., Mar. 17. Trails and restrooms will remain open. Refunds will be given for upcoming camping reservations by calling 1-877-7-CAMP-NC (877-722-6762). Check https://www.ncparks.gov for updates."

[NC MiniLite 7-2017]

North Carolina State Parks are currently closed for Campers.

[Fluffywhitedogs]

Ontario Provincial parks now 100% closed, even to day use [emoji22]

[bedubya]

At this point, Iowa State Parks are open.
https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DN...se-to-COVID-19

[joeobx]

Outer Banks closed to all non residents
https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=O...osed&FORM=EWRE

[waterwoman]

Originally Posted by B and B

Ontario Provincial Parks are open. Just camping no visitor or nature centres.

. I just checked the website and parks are closed from March 19to April 30. Most Ont parks are closed to camping at this time of year due to the lack of services.

[NJKris]

NJ State Parks closed to camping. Open for general entry.

[upflying]

Nevada state parks are closed for camping.
Nevada State Parks - A state park for every adventure | State Parks

[CedarCreekWoody]

I saw a notice that all national parks, if open, are waiving entrance fees.
No mention of campground fees but I would expect they still apply. It also many parks that are open will have reduced services.

[Mr. Dan]

Texas State Parks
"After careful evaluation of the ongoing public health situation, Texas State Parks will be limiting park programming and closing public access to park headquarters, visitor centers and park stores starting at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Please check the Texas State Parks Alert Map for the latest information about your park at http://bit.ly/TXParkAlerts.
We will continue to monitor the evolving health situation with local and state officials and will adjust operations as necessary. Here are the details: http://bit.ly/ParkOperations "

[Mr. Dan]

East Burns Run COE Park on the Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma....
"We're sending you this message because of your Recreation.gov reservation, xxxxxxxxxx, at BURNS RUN EAST for Sat, May 2, 2020 - Wed, May 13, 2020.
A location closure has been issued for BURNS RUN EAST from Wed, Apr 1, 2020 - Sun, May 10, 2020 due to Public Safety Concerns .
Since this location closure overlaps with the dates for your trip, we have cancelled your reservation and you will receive a full refund. Credit / debit card payments will be refunded to the card associated with your account. If you paid by cash or check, you will receive a refund check in the mail (please allow up to 8 weeks).
The experience and well-being of visitors is our top priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience with this location closure. Thank you again for your understanding, and please contact BURNS RUN EAST if you have any questions."

[waybeck2018]

Originally Posted by B and B

Ontario Provincial Parks are open. Just camping no visitor or nature centres.

If I understand the news correctly the US and Canada have agreed to close the borders except for trade and commerce between the nations. This may impact either country citizens if they have plans to visit either.

[5picker]

Just an amendment to this...

PA announced last evening, after MUCH flack from the trucking industry, they were going to RE-open certain Interstate rest areas (NOT ALL) with limited facilities (porta-pots) and services FOR TRUCK PARKING/USE. What that means for us R/Vers remains to be seen.

The PA Turnpike is also re-evaluating their closures and the utilization of porta-pots. Toll booths will be closed and those without EZ-Pass will be charged by taking a photo of your plate and sending a bill in the mail.

Originally Posted by 5picker

All Pennsylvania rest area facilities on the Interstates and the Turnpike are closed effective 12:01 AM Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

The entrances and exits are blocked on the Interstates but for now, you can still park at rest areas on the Turnpike. The reports said that may change.

They have also suspended any construction projects.

https://www.penndot.gov/pages/all-ne...spx?newsid=716

[SailorSam20500]

Link to check status of COE parks. Many are closing, refusing new arrivals, or delaying park openings.



COE campground information here
https://www.usace.army.mil/Coronavirus/

[TitanMike]

Kind of on the other side of the coin, WA State parks are staying open. Online reservations and payment encouraged to minimize contact with park staff. I checked a few fairly close to where I live and they have open spaces galore.

Just no group camping or normal "gathering" events.

[Tundra 2014]

TX now has gone to closing all visitor center and all reservations are on-line or drop box only. Plenty of open sites. All group campsites are closed.

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by Tundra 2014

TX now has gone to closing all visitor center and all reservations are on-line or drop box only. Plenty of open sites. All group campsites are closed.

See post #52 for links to other Texas parks info.

[dannybye]

Gunther Hill is where I am at. Am staying thru Sunday the 22nd. When I got here paid for 7 more nights to make my 14. Wednesday they sent an email canceling my extended stay but they are allowing folks to stay until their time is up. April 1st they will close the gates until the end of the month. Such a shame this park has to be one of the top five Corp of engineers parks in the country!