DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK – April 5, 2010

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DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK – April 5, 2010

 

Q: Do Minnesota state parks currently offer monthly or seasonal camping opportunities?

 

A: Yes, five Minnesota state parks currently offer monthly and seasonal camping. These opportunities came about in response to requests from frequent overnight park visitors who wanted to avoid having to haul their camping units back and forth from home to the park, make numerous reservations, or worry about availability. Feedback was very positive after the first summer of monthly and seasonal camping for a pilot program in 2009, so several campsites will continue to be available for extended stays.

 

Hayes Lake, Old Mill, Lac qui Parle, Myre-Big Island, and Upper Sioux Agency state parks currently offer monthly and seasonal camping. A chart detailing dates, pricing and contact numbers for state parks is at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/extended_stay.html.

 

Visit http://www.mnstateparks.info for more information about the outdoor recreation opportunities at each of the state parks.

 

-- John Voges, DNR regional parks operation supervisor