Florida just closed all State Parks. I don’t know where I’m going to ride at, but I refuse to ride in the yard in the bright sun. I guess I will be trailering to a friend’s house. I will not give up my riding. That leaves finding a nice dirt road to ride down.
Drive to Georgia !
[h=1]Latest Updates[/h] Last updated 03/20/20 2:00 pm
March 20 - We fully recognize being in nature is especially comforting at this time, so DNR-managed Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites remain open. Some partner-operated sites may have reduced hours and closures, which can be seen on each site’s respective website.
Safety is our utmost priority, so we want to assure you that facilities are being properly sanitized and restrooms are well stocked with soap. Ranger programs are being modified and limited to 10 participants or less. Visitor centers and museums are limiting the number of people inside, moving check-in stations outside and making other modifications to keep everyone safe. Help us follow CDC guidelines by maintaining a safe distance of at least six feet from other guests and our rangers.
Overnight guests may pay remaining balances online and enjoy convenient self check-in using the RA Camping App before going straight to their cabin, campsite or yurt. If checking in to a locked facility, call park offices to receive additional instructions. If you prefer, you may also contact the park office to pay your balance. In-person check-in stations are being moved outside park offices. We are waiving cancellation fees and offering full refunds or transfers for arrival dates through April 7. For this reason, many high-demand parks may have new vacancies for those planning last-minute getaways.
Thank you for your understanding. Your cooperation will help us to remain open and keep our guests and staff safe, so we can continue to provide outdoor recreation and natural beauty to you, our favorite visitors. Please enjoy your stay at Georgia State Parks!
1 Like
Are the parks closed totally or just the facilities?
Here in PA, all the facilities are closed, no camping, and no organized events are allowed but day use of the actual trails is still permitted.
1 Like
Same in MD and DE right now
They closed all state parks. Not just the campgrounds. I believe the County parks are still open but I’m waiting to confirm that.
Sorry to hear that!
We are under a shelter in place order, and the parks will be unmanned with nobody at the gates or in the nature centers, but entrance is available and free.
I wouldn’t think of it as giving up, more like taking a break for a little while. I know I wouldn’t want to have a fall and have to go to the hospital right now. That’s the best place to get the virus.
5 Likes
I think Goethe and a few other Florida parks are still open for trail riding and hiking. I heard that all of the Greenway trailheads are closed.
You have two national forests in Florida, I would bet they are not closed. Do you have private timber lands that allow public access in Florida like we do here in Montana? If you do those are probably still open to ride on like ours are here. They are unmanned of course but we just ride on the gated roads.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/osceola/recreation/horseriding-camping/?recid=41620&actid=104
