The North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department, under the ND Smart Restart guidelines, announces continued reopening of department services, including group campsites, shelters and rental facilities throughout the state park system.

“The department has been working with our local and state partners to continue to open services system-wide based on the ND Smart Restart guidelines,” stated Andrea Travnicek, director of the Parks & Recreation Department. “We are excited to be able to continue to offer opportunities for the public to enjoy the parks throughout the state as we work with park managers and health officials to evaluate best practices as conditions change.”

Group camping sites, system-wide, reopened Monday. Capacity limits and further details are available at www.travel.parkrec

nd.com. Current reservation holders will receive further information through email or phone calls from park staff.

In-person, off-highway vehicle safety classes will resume in July and will be conducted under the ND Smart Restart Guidelines. Course information and registrations forms can be found at www.parkrec.nd.gov.

State Parks is working with local and state health officials to determine how to best host events for the remainder of the year. The department reminds visitors to follow the CDC’s guidelines on social distancing and personal hygiene while visiting all parks.