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Texas State Parks

Most Texas state parks are open. They do want to minimize contact though, so use phone or on line reservations and credit cards. A few parks are closed if they had a case of virus reported. Offices, visitor centers, and state historical sites are clo...

Corpus Christi/Rockport/North Padre

I'm looking for an RV campground in the North Padre Island area for 2 or 3 nights. I'm looking for something with a nice water view at a reasonable price. I saw one private park there for $42, but it was just a parking lot a half mile inland. I al...

Colorado State Parks closure

Colorado State Parks and Wildlife, as of 03.27.20, has closed all state parks campgrounds until further notice. Prior to that date, the campgrounds were to continue to be open, however, that changed with the order from the Governor for a statewide c...

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Still need the maiden voyage...

and not sure where/when that will be possible. Probably should stay close to home for that BUT...Would love to hit Boardman Marina in Boardman OR or a bit west at Peach Beach across from Biggs Junction OR. These are 3-4 hours from home.In late June (...

now it's SC's turn to close state parks

SC announced this afternoon 3/27 that state parks will close for the entire month of April starting right now.. If you are there you can stay until your reservation ends.

bucky by Explorer II
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Missouri SPs closed

"Missouri state parks will no longer allow overnight visitors starting Friday, when all campgrounds and lodging will close until May. The Department of Natural Resources announced the change Monday to help limit the spread of the coronavirus and COVI...

garmp by Explorer II
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Virginia

Virginia State park Campgrounds, Cabins and facilities have just been ordered closed as of Friday Morning. One more set of locations lost.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It was announced today that all park areas, campgrounds, trails and parking lots and overlooks in the park are closed for an extended time. No facilities will be open due to the refusal of public to stop visiting the park. Live here and many outsid...

Tallulah Gorge SP, Georgia

Hi. I’m new to RVing and to this forum! My husband and I just purchased a Geo-Pro and haven’t taken it anywhere yet. We are thinking of going to the Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground, and are wondering if there is a steep grade going to/from the c...

Artlover by Explorer
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Lost Falls Camp Wisconsin

Please tell me everything about Lost Falls Camping in Wi.TYEDIT: Changed topic title from all caps to make it less alarming, since everyone is on edge nowadays.

The danger of self-isolating from COVID-19 on public lands

Linky....visitors desperate for activity and distraction have flooded into Moab, Utah, the gateway to Arches National Park. “We had crowds of people that felt like peak summertime,” said Ashley Kumburis, who manages a rafting and jeep tour outfitter ...

Naio by Explorer II
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Pennsylvania State Park Closure

Received in an email from PA State Parks/Reserve America..Important Park Updates:Pennsylvania State Parks Facilities will be closed for 14 days effective Tuesday, March 17 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As part of Pennsylvania’s COVID...

closures

All Oregon state parks and day use area are closing today.....3/23/20.

cpaulsen by Explorer
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closures

I ve seen post as to state and national parks closed due to covid 19, is there a site for private camgrounds?

machunt by Explorer
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Tims Ford SP to St. Louis, via Vogel SP

We are thinking of taking an early April trip through Tims Ford SP, TN, which we've been to many years ago, down through Vogel SP, GA and then back to St. Louis.The tentative itinerary is: Tims Ford State Park, Vogel State Park, Obey River Campground...

garmp by Explorer II
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