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No campfire singalongs

Gas City Campground closed for May

Apr 15, 2020 | 11:00 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Anyone hoping to spend time at the Gas City Campground will have to wait until at least June.

The City of Medicine Hat announced that the campground will remain closed for May as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are optimistic that we will still open this season, and will continue to receive reservations between the months of June and September at this time, said Scott Richter, Manager of Parks for the City of Medicine Hat.

Anyone with a May booking can get a full refund via the payment method used.

Customers wanting to book for later in the year can do so online at medicinehat.ca/gascitycampground or by email at campground@medicinehat.ca.

Updates on how the city is dealing with and reacting to the COVID-19 situation you can visit medicinehat.ca/what-s-new/covid-19-updates

Parks Canada on Wednesday announced it is suspending camping, group activities and events at all national parks, national historic sites, heritage canals and national marine conservation areas until at least May 31. The current suspension of visitor services and vehicle access by visitors, as well as the temporary closure of visitor facilities, will remain in place until further notice.