Campgrounds In Delaware

DEC Issues Updated Notice on Trail Conditions & Closures and Campground Closures

ALBANY, NY (09/08/2011)(readMedia)-- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) continues to review and update state trail and campground closures in the Adirondack and Catskill regions, DEC Commissioner Joe Martens announced today. Many state trails continue to be impassable or inaccessible due to the current weather conditions. In the interest of public safety, DEC will continue to assess conditions to determine if new closures are necessary and the status on the reopening of state trails and campgrounds.

"We know how popular these areas are to hikers and how important hikers are to the local economy," said DEC Commissioner Joe Martens. "We have been able to re-open some of the wilderness areas and much of the trail systems in those areas due to the quick response and hard work of DEC staff and our stewardship partners. I also want to express my appreciation to the public for heeding the closures and allowing us to focus on the trail system. We did not need to respond to any search and rescue calls in the three wilderness areas during the closure."

Unsafe conditions remain in much of the backcountry of the Catskills due to the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and heavy rains which continue to cause flooding, bridge wash outs, trail wash outs, downed trees and other debris. In addition, many local roads are closed or only single lane traffic. As a result, DEC has received local requests to close trail heads in these impacted areas in an attempt to keep the roads open for local residents and emergency vehicles.

Heavy rains across central New York and the Southern Tier have caused flash floods in some areas. DEC managed areas may be inaccessible and have not been fully assessed for damage at this time. Plan accordingly and be prepared to turn back when conditions warrant.

Campgrounds

Many DEC Campgrounds in the Adirondacks and the Catskills experienced significant damage from the storm including flooded areas, road destruction and loss of electric and water service. Campgrounds in the Adirondack Park and in all of the Catskill Preserve are being assessed and evaluated daily and are opening based on their accessibility and safety.

Delaware State Parks launches SummerSun at campgrounds

Division of Parks and Recreation has announced SummerSun, a new campground program at state park campgrounds throughout Delaware. Campers who stay for a minimum of two weekday nights will receive coupons for a free two-hour boat rental at select state parks, and either free entrance to the Killens Pond Water Park or ferry tickets to Fort Delaware State Park. The promotion applies to stays Monday through Thursday at Trap Pond in Laurel, Del.; Killens Pond in Felton, Del.; or Lums Pond in Bear, Del. All of the campgrounds provide drinking water outlets, modern shower and sanitary facilities, and sewage dumping stations. Campsites are equipped with a picnic table and may include a fire ring. Many have electric and water hookups.

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