Labor Day weekend virtually full at state campgrounds

Indiana DNR Release:

DNR State Park and Reservoirs campgrounds and cabins are virtually booked to capacity for Labor Day weekend, a trend that’s held steady since 2007.

Those who have yet to make plans for the weekend may want to consider reserving a shelter for a day at a DNR property for a picnic with family and friends. Those who still have the urge to camp can reserve one of the few sites left for the weekend by visiting www.camp.IN.gov or calling 1-866-6CAMPIN (1-866-622-6746). Shelters can be reserved at the same website and phone number.

All of the cabins are reserved for Labor Day weekend; 97 percent of the campsites are reserved. The year 2008 was the only time in the last four years all cabins were not reserved going into summer’s last big weekend. That year, 99.3 percent were reserved. Campsites have been more than 97 percent reserved going into Labor Day weekend in each of the last four years.

Campers should remember that camping opportunities don’t end on Labor Day.

“Halloween weekend and the weekends surrounding it have become popular camping dates,” said Christie Wilmoth, DNR reservation system program manager. “Campsite reservations for the Oct. 31 weekend are already filling, so those who want to mix treat-or-treating and camping, or take part in one or more of the many other fall-related festivals should make plans now.”

If you want to camp or visit a property but you’re not sure where to go, find property maps and facility information at www.stateparks.IN.gov.