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Rob from Little Rock, AR on 10/9/2008 3:11:18 PM:
Hello. Sorry if this has been covered, but I can't find anything specific about this. Am
considering a solo trip in early November (starting on the 4th). I've read about how
unpredictable the weather is, and am prepared for that. But what I can't figure out is
whether or not I need to worry about campground and/or water supply closings this time of
year. Do I just have to contact each campground individually, or is there a certain time of
year that all of them close? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rob

 
Trek on 10/9/2008 3:49:22 PM:

From the DNR website: The state parks are open year-round. Generally, water is turned off in most of the campgrounds Nov. 1 and turned on again April 1. The electric is on year-round.

You should be able to get water at other places though even though you may have to buy it at Casey's, etc.

 
Jason from Overland Park on 10/12/2008 12:11:20 AM:
To my knowledge, most everything shuts down along the Katy after the Oktoberfest activities. I have heard in the past that people have had a difficult time with supplies, as many of the trailside businesses are closed.........so just make sure you're prepared in case. I'm actually soloing this coming weekend and I plan on dropping off some small food items and other things at a couple different places along the route (at hotels) just in case I run short or need anything last minute......might be a good idea for you since the season will be over. My thought is that I'd much rather spend a few bucks and drive half way across the state to drop off some supplies in the event of an emergency or food/water shortage.