NY State Parks - interesting info

[pasusan]

After all of our earlier reservations were cancelled and refunded - we still have one open reservation at a NY SP.

Got a letter yesterday and we are sure to cancel this reservation and have to pay the fee. Check this out...


Dear Camper:

We are happy to welcome you for your upcoming 2020 reservation. We want to provide you some very important information prior to your visit.

In order to provide the safest environment for our patrons and staff, we have developed the following guidelines to begin our re-opening. Please read carefully;

As part of the Covid-19 guidelines, and for the courtesy of other visitors and our staff, face masks must be worn when outside of your campsite area and all patrons shall practice social distancing.

Only registered campers will be allowed in the campground areas, no day visitors will be permitted.

In order to practice social distancing, we may need to move you to an alternate site in certain areas/loops.

Cabin, Cottage and Yurt stays that are between 7 - 14 days will be reduced by 2 days in order to sufficiently clean between reservations. You will receive a refund for unused days. Bring your own linens, cookware and silverware.

In order to assist us with enhanced cleaning of the accommodations, Check-in time is now 5 p.m. and Check-out time is 10 a.m.

There may be limited shower and/or restroom facilities and they may be closed periodically to allow for enhanced cleaning. We ask that all campers be patient while our staff makes your stay as pleasant and safe as possible.

Certain amenities may not be available. Playgrounds remain closed.

If you can, PLEASE pre-register to save time at check-in. Make sure your occupants are all listed!

State Park Police and operations staff will be patrolling campgrounds to ensure compliance with social distancing and crowd control measures. Anyone who does not adhere to this guidance will be requested to leave the facility, and will not receive a refund.

[WNYBob]

Even though the governor of NYS has proclaimed that SP Campgrounds will be open I still can't make a new reservation this Year!

WNYBob

[pasusan]

I don't really mind any of it except to have to wear a face mask when outside our campsite area. Can't imagine hiking with a face mask on. When we're in the open air aren't we OK if we keep our distance from others?

And it looks like those rules are for the rest of 2020. 😞