Park Closures - Government Shutdown

[NJSquatch]

Our government fails us once again

So much for taking out the kayak

See list to make sure your waterbody isn't closed if you are fishing this long holiday weekend.

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Due to the government shutdown in the State of New Jersey, all State Parks, Forests, Historic Sites, and Recreation Areas will be closed until further notice.

All public events happening at these venues have been canceled.

All camping reservations have also been canceled. If you are currently in one of our camping areas, you will need to leave your site by 11:00 am on Saturday July 1st.

Swimming is not permitted while the parks are closed.

New Jersey State Park Police will be enforcing the closure and patrolling the parks grounds during this time.

If you notice any suspicious activity near a State Park, State Forest, Historic Site, or Recreation Area during this time please call 1-877-WARN-DEP (1-877-927-6337).

Please visit the New Jersey State Park & Forestry website http://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/ for any updated information.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause over your holiday weekend.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/201...f_courses.html

[Moz]

It m hoping the NJDFW area (boat tamp) at Round Valley is not effected?

[thmyorke1]

Thanks for the heads-up. Ive heard of this happening before I was into fishing, first time it's affected me directly.

It seems county parks are still open right?

[NJSquatch]

Originally Posted by Moz

It m hoping the NJDFW area (boat tamp) at Round Valley is not effected?

I have seen posts on fb that SR and RV gates are closed to all activities. Both are on the list in the article

[Moz]

Originally Posted by NJSquatch

I have seen posts on fb that SR and RV gates are closed to all activities. Both are on the list in the article

The park area at RVR for sure will be closed via locked gates. The boat ramp area is separate from the state park so possibly not effected.

Viva NJ.

[logs22]

Originally Posted by Moz

The park area at RVR for sure will be closed via locked gates. The boat ramp area is separate from the state park so possibly not effected.

Viva NJ.

I keep my boat at Spruce Run and got a call yesterday saying if the state shuts down I will not have access to it until the situation is resolved....So I think it's safe to say the boat ramp area will be closed until someone blinks in the budget standoff.

[sbalewitz74]

Wow, I can't say enough how proud I am to be from New Jersey. Whats next?

[FASTEDDIE29]

Here's a list of the closures guys and gals!!! If anyone knows of any other closures not listed,,,,,PLEASE POST THEM HERE!!! Thanks for posting this Squatch!!!

Now everybody go have a few beers and tell a politician to "GO "F" THERE SELF!!!!!"
Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
Allaire State Park
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Atsion Recreation Area
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Bass River State Forest
Belleplain State Forest
Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
Bull's Island Recreation Area
Cape May Point State Park
Cheesequake State Park
Corson's Inlet State Park
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
Double Trouble State Park
Senator Frank S. Farley State Marina
Farny State Park
Forked River State Marina
Fortescue State Marina
Fort Mott State Park
Hacklebarney State Park
High Point State Park
Hopatcong State Park
Island Beach State Marina
Island Beach State Park
Jenny Jump State Forest
Kittatinny Valley State Park



State Owned Golf Courses

Leonardo State Marina
Liberty Landing Marina
Liberty State Park
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Norvin Green State Forest
Parvin State Park
Penn State Forest
Princeton Battlefield State Park
Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Rancocas State Park
Ringwood State Park
Round Valley Recreation Area
Spruce Run Recreation Area
Stephens State Park
Stokes State Forest
Swartswood State Park
Voorhees State Park
Warren Grove Recreation Area
Washington Crossing State Park
Washington Rock State Park
Wawayanda State Park
Wharton State Forest
Worthington State Forest




Questions regarding our parks and forests can be directed to
Michele Buckley of the State Park Service.








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[AndyS]

New Jersey casinos and toll booths will remain open

[sbalewitz74]

Originally Posted by AndyS

New Jersey casinos and toll booths will remain open

And so will EVERY agent who sells fishing licences.