Campgrounds Archives - Ossipee Lake Alliance

Campground Occupancy Limit No Longer Applies to RVs

May 14, 2020
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David Smith
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Alliance Report
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2 Comments

The state's rapidly changing guidance for operating campgrounds during the pandemic has relaxed some restrictions while leaving others in place.

State’s Decision Allowing Seasonal Campers from High-Risk Areas Irks Officials

May 9, 2020
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Jason Schreiber
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New Hampshire Union Leader
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3 Comments

What's a "member" when it comes to permission to stay at campgrounds this year? Raymond's town manager Joseph Ilsley says the State Attorney General's office told him seasonal campers don't qualify as members, but said the opposite a day later. Lobbying was the reason, he says. The AG's office says it was a miscommunication.

State Municipal Association Wants Campgrounds Kept Closed

April 21, 2020
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David Smith
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Alliance Report
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26 Comments

Letter to governor says opening campgrounds as scheduled could spike COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, many seasonal campers believe they can keep things safe, and some say they have nowhere else to go.

Knirk Pushes to Close Campground Exemption

April 19, 2020
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David Smith
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Alliance Report
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17 Comments

Most hotels, motels and inns are closed because of the pandemic, but many resort-style campgrounds are scheduled to open in the next few weeks. A growing number of officials think that's a bad idea.