How long until Federal CG's open after shutdown ends ?

tatest wrote:
How long to get the volunteer staff to come back from where they went for the winter?

It is going to vary by park.

We are volunteer staff, and didn't leave, so we are ready and anxious to get back to our duties!

The volunteers at the local fish hatchery did not leave either.

If the experiences in Arches, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain and the other NP's opened last weekend are any indication, the CG's will open the next day. If, like JnJnKatiebug one has a reservation that has started before the parks reopen, the remainder of that reservation will begin the day the CG's open back up. Refunds for days when the CG was closed are automatic. As far as the volunteer staff, in the cases I'm aware of, they are still at the CG's.

JnJnKatiebug: the www.recreation.gov website is up with questions answered about what is going on including your question on refunds and reservations. Also, there is a phone number to call: 1-888-448-1474 I had no trouble at all reaching someone there. You can still cancel reservations at that number but not make new ones. Otherwise, they will basically answer the questions that they have on their web page.

I would note to anyone with a reservation that if the parks open in the middle of your reservation and you can't make it there anymore, you might want to cancel the reservation or they will charge you for the days they are open that they don't use.

The next day.

D & M wrote:
Bet ya not as fast as they closed them LOL

Beat me to it!!!

Our reservation was for today thru Sunday. It's not going to happen. Ours was all paid in advance. I am wondering how much of a hassle it will be getting a refund. All of the websites are shut down and they are not answering the phone.

My best guess is 0-3 days depending on availability of staff.

How long to get the volunteer staff to come back from where they went for the winter?

Bet ya not as fast as they closed them LOL