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DNR Talks Camping Safety

With the summer boating and camping season officially underway at Illinois recreation areas, DNR authorities are sending out some reminders about camping safety.

 

DNR Conservation Police Acting Captain John Williamson indicates like the advisories to boaters, campers need to be checked because it is often an underreported issue but campers do catch on fire from time to time.

 

 

According to Captain Williamson, the campground of Clinton Lake can oftentimes become very congested and people parking in areas they are not supposed to can be problematic. He encourages anyone visiting the park this summer to follow the parking rules and regulations to avoid any issues.

 

 

For boaters coming to Clinton Lake this summer, Capt. Williamson says it's not uncommon to encounter some pretty long lines to get your boat launched into the water. He is encouraging boaters to consider alternate ramps and parking spots.

 

 

With a dry and hot summer coming our way in the midwest, Capt. Williamson also encourages campers to be mindful of those recreation fires and not leave them unattended. He says it is not uncommon for some sites to restrict open flame recreation fires when it gets really dry. 

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