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?

[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?

[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?