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Oregon Campgrounds closing?
Thats the way I see it. Per an OPB.org article today.
Oregon Camping Closures
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Department of Forestry and Department of Fish and Wildlife announced camping closures in attempts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said it will accommodate current overnight guests through April 2. After that, reservations for all state parks from April 3 through May 8 will be canceled, with site fees refunded. Before May 8, the agency will review park campground closures to see whether they should be extended.
The Oregon Department of Forestry maintains campgrounds in the Clatsop, Santiam and Tillamook state forests. The agency said most campgrounds are already closed for the season. They will not reopen for use.
Year-round campgrounds in those forests will close Monday. A reopening date has not been determined. All trails and forest roads on state forestlands will remain open.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said it is closing its Wildlife Areas to overnight camping effective Sunday. The closure affects dispersed camping and established campgrounds. While camping will be prohibited, the agency said wildlife areas for day-use activities, such as fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation, will remain open.
The agencies encourage people to continue accessing daytime activities.
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