NPS campgrounds closed during shutdown
This is more of a question than a statement. I did just try recreation.gov to see if was taking applications to camp at Flamingo campground in the everglades. The site is down due to the shutdown. ...
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From what I've seen so far, the Park Service is no more prepared this time than they were in 2013. I haven't seen a definitive statement on their position on their website or any of the social media sites where they have a presence.
Did find this "Visitors at NPS campgrounds won't be asked to leave, but they will be notified that there won't be any services. Those with reservations for a later date will be notified that NPS is not providing services (including check-in/check-out) and there is no guarantee that their reserved campsite will be ready and available."
Dewey02 - Don't recall if our contact was a "Ranger" or a "LEO" but we did spend several days in Big Bend during the 2013 shutdown and left only when we decided to move on. We were cautioned that we'd be on our own if we had any problems on the trails or backroads.
Did find this "Visitors at NPS campgrounds won't be asked to leave, but they will be notified that there won't be any services. Those with reservations for a later date will be notified that NPS is not providing services (including check-in/check-out) and there is no guarantee that their reserved campsite will be ready and available."
Dewey02 - Don't recall if our contact was a "Ranger" or a "LEO" but we did spend several days in Big Bend during the 2013 shutdown and left only when we decided to move on. We were cautioned that we'd be on our own if we had any problems on the trails or backroads.
