The state’s rapidly changing guidance for operating campgrounds during the pandemic has relaxed some restrictions while leaving others in place.
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State’s Decision Allowing Seasonal Campers from High-Risk Areas Irks Officials
What’s a “member” when it comes to permission to stay at campgrounds this year? Raymond’s town manager Joseph Ilsley says the State Attorney General’s office told him seasonal campers don’t qualify as members, but said the opposite a day later. Lobbying was the reason, he says. The AG’s office says it was a miscommunication.
Campgrounds Can Operate, With Restrictions
Bucking a headwind of municipal opposition, the governor on Friday decided campgrounds can operate at half capacity to serve “state residents and members” during the current phase of the pandemic. It appears seasonal campers are included in the ruling.
State Municipal Association Wants Campgrounds Kept Closed
Letter to governor says opening campgrounds as scheduled could spike COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, many seasonal campers believe they can keep things safe, and some say they have nowhere else to go.
Knirk Pushes to Close Campground Exemption
Most hotels, motels and inns are closed because of the pandemic, but many resort-style campgrounds are scheduled to open in the next few weeks. A growing number of officials think that’s a bad idea.