{"id":2529,"date":"2020-06-04T13:32:52","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T17:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/?p=2529"},"modified":"2020-06-04T13:32:52","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T17:32:52","slug":"dnr-announces-opening-dates-for-campgrounds-harbors-and-other-outdoor-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/dnr-announces-opening-dates-for-campgrounds-harbors-and-other-outdoor-spaces\/michigandnr\/camping\/06\/04\/2020\/2529\/","title":{"rendered":"DNR announces opening dates for campgrounds, harbors and other outdoor spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"
As Michigan moves to Stage 4 of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer\u2019s MI Safe Start plan<\/a>, the Department of Natural Resources has determined official opening dates for state park and state forest campgrounds, state harbors and other DNR-managed outdoor spaces \u2013 just in time for the summer season.<\/p>\n Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, most state parks, state-managed trails and boating access sites stayed open to provide local opportunities for outdoor recreation. At the same time, the DNR worked behind the scenes to prepare to fully open sites and facilities once the department could again perform nonessential work and hire and train summer park workers. Learn more about what it will take to get campgrounds open this year<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are excited to open up these resources to visitors again,\u201d said Ron Olson, chief of the DNR Parks and Recreation Division. \u201cWe can identify with the passion and enthusiasm people have for these beautiful outdoor spaces, especially during the warmer months, and we\u2019re working hard to make sure everything is ready.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s good to see that Michigan is starting to open back up and, hopefully, returning to some sense of normal in many areas,\u201d Olson said. \u201cSpending time in the state\u2019s great outdoors, making memories with family and friends, that\u2019s one of the best Michigan traditions. We\u2019re asking everyone to do their part to keep themselves and others safe, so that we can keep that tradition going all season long.\u201d<\/p>\n There are still opportunities to book a stay in nearly all DNR facilities this summer and into fall. Reservations for campsites and harbor slips can be made up to six months in advance of a planned arrival date, or 12 months in advance for overnight lodging facilities and day-use shelters. Visit MiDNRReservations.com<\/a> or call 800-44PARKS.<\/p>\n The DNR has developed new operational and sanitation procedures to ensure the safety ofvisitors, volunteers and staff. That means some procedures will look a little different when checking in visitors, processing transactions and cleaning facilities.<\/p>\n Additionally, outdoor social gatherings of up to 100 people are permitted, as long as everyone practices proper social distancing (at least 6 feet from people outside your household). Facility parking lots also may be temporarily closed if people congregate too closely or if the location exceeds parking capacity.<\/p>\nOfficial opening dates include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Overnight reservations available<\/strong><\/h3>\n
New COVID-19 safety measures<\/strong><\/h3>\n