POWNAL — Most state parks are still open for camping through Columbus Day.
Two state parks are closed to camping for the season, and Cobscook Bay State Park is closed due to the federal government shutdown.
“Despite the temporary closure of Acadia National Park, Maine is still open for tourism,” Gov. Paul R. LePage said in a statement. “The shutdown of the federal government is a result of the failure of leadership in Washington, and it does not impact our state parks or historic sites. While Cobscook Bay State Park is closed due to the federal government shutdown and two are closed for the season, all the rest of our state parks are still open for business.”
Maine State Parks still open for camping through Columbus Day include Lily Bay in Greenville; Lake St. George in Liberty; Camden Hills in Camden; and Bradbury Mountain in Pownal.
Closed to camping for the season are Warren Island in Islesboro and Peaks Kenny in Dover-Foxcroft
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