(Harlan) The Shelby County Conservation Board will open its campgrounds at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8 to campers with self-contained restrooms only.
Self-contained is defined as a tent or pop-up camper with a portable toilet or an RV with a functioning, self-contained bathroom. Walk-in campers may begin registering at 8 a.m.
Park staff will be closely monitoring the parks and campgrounds to avoid gatherings of groups larger than 10. Staff presence throughout the parks and campgrounds will remind and educate visitors to continue physical distancing while enjoying some of Iowa’s most beautiful public places.
Campers should also abide by the following guidelines:
*Visitors will not be allowed in the campgrounds, only those occupying the campsites
*Campfires at the individual campsites will be limited to campers occupying that campsite
*Six occupants per campsite, unless immediate family contains more than six
*All modern restrooms and shower buildings, including water fountains, remain closed
*Communal picnic tables and grills are open for use at your own risk
*Playgrounds, day-use rental lodges and shelter houses will remain closed
*Cabins and shelter houses will remain closed
*The main office and nature center will remain closed
Shelby County Conservation highly recommends practicing physical distancing so that the parks and campgrounds remain open as a viable option for recreational opportunity. Campers should assume personal responsibility and abide by the guidelines set forth.
