10-23-2004, 08:05 PM
[size 2]PIERRE, S.D. – Beginning Nov. 1, visitors planning group camping trips in South Dakota state parks can begin making reservations for the 2005 summer camping season. Group campsites are available in 28 state parks and recreation areas and can be reserved by calling (800) 710-CAMP (2267).[/size]
[size 2]"More and more visitors are making South Dakota state parks the site for their group get-togethers," said Doug Hofer, state parks director. "Getting a big group together for a camping weekend can be quite a task. The reservation center will help group campers make their plans earlier and in an easier manner."[/size]
[size 2]To qualify as a group reservation, a minimum of 10 sites must be reserved. Reservations can only be made for those sites designated as group sites. A limited number of group sites are available in each park. Prime sites are not included. Cabins and picnic shelters may be included as part of the group reservations in some parks. Regular camping fees apply. At Custer State Park, group camping takes place in separate group areas and a $3/person per night fee applies ($60 minimum).[/size]
[size 2]Group sites may be reserved for arrival dates between May 20 and Sept. 5. A two-night minimum stay is required. Reservations can be made in parks accepting fall reservations through Oct. 10. Group sites are not available for holiday weekends. [/size]
[size 2]To make a group reservation, call (800) 710-CAMP. The telephone reservation center is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (CST). All camping fees must be paid for at the time the reservation is made. There is a $5 per site non-refundable reservation fee, which is not applicable to South Dakota residents. A valid park entrance license is required in designated fee areas.[/size]
[size 2]For a complete listing of parks accepting group reservations, visit the Division of Parks and Recreation website at [/size][size 2][url "http://www.sdgfp.info/Parks"][font "Arial"]www.sdgfp.info/Parks[/font][/url][/size][font "Arial"][size 2].[/size][/font]
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[size 2]"More and more visitors are making South Dakota state parks the site for their group get-togethers," said Doug Hofer, state parks director. "Getting a big group together for a camping weekend can be quite a task. The reservation center will help group campers make their plans earlier and in an easier manner."[/size]
[size 2]To qualify as a group reservation, a minimum of 10 sites must be reserved. Reservations can only be made for those sites designated as group sites. A limited number of group sites are available in each park. Prime sites are not included. Cabins and picnic shelters may be included as part of the group reservations in some parks. Regular camping fees apply. At Custer State Park, group camping takes place in separate group areas and a $3/person per night fee applies ($60 minimum).[/size]
[size 2]Group sites may be reserved for arrival dates between May 20 and Sept. 5. A two-night minimum stay is required. Reservations can be made in parks accepting fall reservations through Oct. 10. Group sites are not available for holiday weekends. [/size]
[size 2]To make a group reservation, call (800) 710-CAMP. The telephone reservation center is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (CST). All camping fees must be paid for at the time the reservation is made. There is a $5 per site non-refundable reservation fee, which is not applicable to South Dakota residents. A valid park entrance license is required in designated fee areas.[/size]
[size 2]For a complete listing of parks accepting group reservations, visit the Division of Parks and Recreation website at [/size][size 2][url "http://www.sdgfp.info/Parks"][font "Arial"]www.sdgfp.info/Parks[/font][/url][/size][font "Arial"][size 2].[/size][/font]
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