California state parks open during covid. Campgrounds in 80 state parks are currently open and most of californias national parks are open to visitors with limitations. Locally operated 3 todays update to the covid 19 full closure list includes park units operated by california state parks and other park operators. Here are our recommendations.
Great smoky mountains national park is currently open with limited facilities due to covid 19. Aspenglen timber creek and longs peak campgrounds remain closed. While most are closed a few campgrounds in the park are open including cades cove deep creek opens june 22 2020 elkmont opens june 15 2020 and smokemont.
The coronavirus outbreak updated 2020 08 11t02. Rocky mountain national park mesa verde national park great sand dunes national park and preserve black canyon of the gunnison national park. Jedediah smith campground mill creek campground elk prairie campground gold bluffs beach campground rocky mountain national park moraine park and glacier basin campgrounds are open for reservations only.
Redwood national and state parks rnsp is an unusual partnership of three california state parks and one national park. High public use indoor facilities including museums and visitor centers are not included in this list but continue to be fully closed. State operated 13.
The way that rnsp operates or opens closes areas and facilities during the covid 19 pandemic follow local state and federal guidance. The state of california recognizes the benefits of the outdoors during this challenging time of covid 19.