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melhow
Explorer
Sep 13, 2013

Federal Park Camping and Looming Government Shutdown

The family (10 of us with four sites total) and I have our annual 12-day trip planned for Elkmont in the Smokies beginning October 2. I am sweating the very real possibility of a government shutdown e...
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doxiemom11
Explorer II
Oct 01, 2013
Reserve America site is working for campgrounds like KOA, state parks etc that is also services. If you go to a COE or National park site to make a reservation, it has a notice stating that it is not available, or there is a notice that the campground is closed.

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