Government shutdown

Does anyone know if the U.S. Government shuts down on April 8th, will military campgrounds remain open?

First, only 'un-required positions' are effected. The military does not 'shut down' ... and more than likely, the feds will pass some emergency bill quickly as it has in the past.

And, so then, even if it did - who's gonna come around and kick you out??

I agree with Monkey44 - if you have paid to be there for some or all of the period of the shutdown, why would you be asked to leave. The military is ALWAYS on duty!

Also, with regard to federal parks, the same applies. just who would be there to eject you and, who would they call should you resist; I believe that both the Forest and Park Service are on the nonessential list.

JMHO, John

are not the campgrounds run by NAF? As part of the base they would be most likely contracted out to run, but with that said you can never tell who will be told to close or stay open.

Forrest service campgrounds are mostly "honor System" payments are they not? Nat parks/monuments would probably close to campers as they will not close the highways if they are designated as state/fed roads. Just that they wont take care of them (as if they do in some places) until they are funded. But current projects were funded many years ago so they may stay active.

Be like the road into colorado on I 25, they were working on it for several years already and I saw the signs claiming they were funded by the bho recovery act of last year! So like I said you cant tell till the signs are up/down.

Just saw this on RV.Net:

INTERIM GUIDEANCE FOR RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS ABOUT A POTENTIAL LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS

“We still believe that there is the opportunity for Congress to avoid a government shutdown, but are working to prepare for all possible scenarios.

“Visitors and potential visitors to national parks, wildlife refuges, and other public lands should be advised that, in the event of a government shutdown, the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management will close and secure park, refuge and visitor facilities on public lands.

“Visitor activities that require a permit, including public events, will not be allowed or will be cancelled or postponed. Visitor centers will be closed and access to park areas denied, including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Independence Hall, Alcatraz, and the Washington Monument. Visitors using overnight concession accommodations and campgrounds will be notified and given 48 hours to make alternate arrangements. The National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and some Bureau of Land Management roads will be closed except when they are necessary as thruways.

“Limited personnel needed to protect life and property on public lands, such as law enforcement, emergency services and firefighting personnel, will be exempted from furlough. Some administrative offices for the bureaus will be minimally staffed and many will be closed. Ordinary business of these bureaus will be extremely curtailed.

“The land management agencies will be providing additional information to the public as they finalize their contingency plans.”