NFR Government shutdown

[Steve Vaughn]

Does anyone recall when we had the last government shutdown were the Yakima Canyon BLM campgrounds closed? Hoping to camp in the canyon next week.

 

[PhilR]

Deschutes BLM campgrounds were open, but you had to bring your own TP, and take your own trash out.

 

[Yard Sale]

Deschutes BLM campgrounds were open, but you had to bring your own TP, and take your own trash out.

I bring my own anyway. Trying to get single ply off a roll that doesn't turn is just torture...

 

[Bob Rankin]

I bring my own anyway. Trying to get single ply off a roll that doesn't turn is just torture...

I’m with you, I always have a six pack of TP in the truck. You never know… it sucks having to go Commando after donating the undies to the cause.

 

[Bob Rankin]

The trash part is pretty simple, it’s just astronaut food and beer cans easy clean up.

 

[Zak]

Hmm. I'm planning on camping in NF campgrounds in the Gifford Pinchot Oct 4-8. Both staffed and unstaffed. I wonder if they will close and lock the gates if the govt shuts down?

 

[RCF]

If there is a shutdown no one is working if gates are shut. So how can they catch you if you walk in? No one is working ---> right?

 

[wanderingrichard]

Would that include ACOE campgrounds ??

 

[Steve Vaughn]

Hmm. I'm planning on camping in NF campgrounds in the Gifford Pinchot Oct 4-8. Both staffed and unstaffed. I wonder if they will close and lock the gates if the govt shuts down?

You might get that info from the appropriate ranger district office. I have an email into the BLM office.

 

[SculpinSwinger]

If there is a shutdown no one is working if gates are shut. So how can they catch you if you walk in? No one is working ---> right?

During the last shut down I camped in a campground that I have hit annually for 20 years, first time I had ever seen law enforcement come through. They let me stay, but awakened me with their spot light in the middle of the night.

 

[Capt Insano Emeritis]

Hmm. I'm planning on camping in NF campgrounds in the Gifford Pinchot Oct 4-8. Both staffed and unstaffed. I wonder if they will close and lock the gates if the govt shuts down?

Yes they will shut down

 

[Capt Insano Emeritis]

At 34 days, the longest government shutdown was also the most recent, from late 2018 to early 2019, during former President Donald Trump's administration. The shutdown ended with a concession from Trump on immigration, as he did not receive the funding he had demanded for a border wall.

 

[Salmo_g]

During a federal government shutdown, only the military and Congress continue to operate. That's unfortunate. Americans would be better off if Congress shutdown and the other federal agencies continued to operate during a shutdown.

 

[Zak]

Hmm. I'm planning on camping in NF campgrounds in the Gifford Pinchot Oct 4-8. Both staffed and unstaffed. I wonder if they will close and lock the gates if the govt shuts down?

I spoke with the Cowlitz Ranger Station in Randal and got some intel. If the federal govt shuts down, and a FS campground has a gate, the gate will be shut and locked. But many campgrounds do not have gates and no one will be coming around to roust campers. Dispersed camping will remain available during a shutdown. Also, no fire ban now in the GP NF and unlikely to be one in October.

 

[Rob Allen]

Yes they will shut down

Not saying this to be disagreeable and not in the slightest to say your wrong..

But just a short gripe... it's not theirs to shut down..

 

[Uptonogood]

During a federal government shutdown, only the military and Congress continue to operate. That's unfortunate. Americans would be better off if Congress shutdown and the other federal agencies continued to operate during a shutdown.

VA hospitals and other federal care agencies designated “essential” will stay open.

 

[RCF]

VA hospitals and other federal care agencies designated “essential” will stay open.

Let's not forget the FAA, ATC and TSA. Lots more agencies too. Just that they will work with no paychecks during the shutdown....

 

[Mossback]

Shutdowns always cost a bunch of money, and the clowns never get anything in return.
It is performative theater by a handful of malcontents, intent on their fundraising and media appearances.
Nothing more.

The parks are closed, some national forests are gated, so be aware if you venture out those directions this weekend. It is not good to be gated in after a shutdown.

 

[Capt Insano Emeritis]

Not saying this to be disagreeable and not in the slightest to say your wrong..

But just a short gripe... it's not theirs to shut down..

Oct 2018 to early 2019 the last gov budget freeze lead up just like this situation…BLM shut down Big Pines on the Yak. That was just before the Burning Pram event. I did not go that year… a few found somewhere to celebrate but a handfull instead of the usual weekend event of as many as 50 ffishing folks and sometimes their families.

 

[Capt Insano Emeritis]

Oct 2018 to early 2019 the last gov budget freeze lead up just like this situation…BLM shut down Big Pines on the Yak. That was just before the Burning Pram event. I did not go that year… a few found somewhere to celebrate but a handfull instead of the usual weekend event of as many as 50 ffishing folks and sometimes their families.

Not surprised this comment came from you Rob. Have a nice government control free day.