Henry County to allow camping, open shower houses and restrooms June 1

Henry County Conservation has announced that its campgrounds, cabins and facilities will begin Level 2 management and protocols on Monday, June 1.

This entails:

· All camping units allowed.

· Shower houses and restrooms will open with elevated sanitation.

· Restrictions for the total number of people at a campsite will follow State guidelines.

· Vinyl/nitrile gloves and hand sanitizer recommended when using the dump station.

· Firewood sales will be available.

· Playgrounds will still be closed.

· Cabin reservations will open with limitations. Reservations will not be accepted for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Extended stays can be arranged by contacting the Conservation Department Offices.

· Limited summer environmental education programming will be available. Visit www.mycountyparks.com for available programs.

· Shelter house and lodge reservations are permitted following State guidelines for public gatherings of 10 or less people.

· The Oakland Mills Nature Center will open June 6, 2020, observing the following schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:00 to 6:30 P.M. and Saturdays: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Occupancy will be limited to 10 or less people in the Nature Center at one time.

· Henry County Conservation Department Offices and Maintenance Building will open with limitations. Please call in advance.

We will continue to monitor and adjust operations as needed based on guidance from Henry County Public Health, Governor's Office, and IDPH. For questions, please call the Conservation Office, 319-986-5067.