Current through August, 2024
(a) The following
provisions shall apply to camping:
(1)
Camping and the use of recreational trailers or other camper units is only
permitted at locations designated by the board or its authorized
representative.
(2) The board or
its authorized representative may establish check-in and check-out times for
camping facilities.
(3) The
installation or construction of permanent camping facilities is prohibited
except as authorized by the board or its authorized representative.
(4) The digging or leveling of the ground at
any campsite is prohibited except with the written permission of the board or
its authorized representative.
(5)
Camping equipment shall be completely removed and the campsite cleaned before
departure from the site.
(b) All persons, groups, organizations, or
associations desiring to camp shall obtain a camping permit authorizing the use
of specific camping areas and facilities:
(1)
Applicants for camping permits shall provide their name, address, telephone
numbers, identification numbers and the names of all persons three years of age
or older covered by the permit, and identification satisfactory to the board or
its authorized representative, if requested.
(2) Each permit will reserve the use of the
desired camping area for a specified date or dates.
(3) Requests for camping permits and
confirmation of the same for state operated campsites shall be made either
through the internet, a direct visit to the district offices, by telephone, or
through the mail. Reservations for campsites operated by concessionaires shall
be made directly with the concessionaire.
(4) The maximum camping duration under each
permit at any one park or campground shall be five consecutive
nights.
(5) Persons three years of
age or older shall have their names printed on the permit to be allowed to
camp.
(c) Camping
permits shall be denied when:
(1) The size of
the group exceeds the capacity of the existing facilities; or
(2) The applicant or any person to be covered
by the permit has camped in or has been issued a camping permit for the same
park or campground within a period of thirty days preceding the requested
camping dates.
(d) No
person, group, organization, or association shall remain at any one specified
park, camping area, or backcountry, or in isolated sections of the premises for
a period longer than five consecutive nights; provided however, that the board
or its authorized representative may extend the stay for good cause. The board
or its authorized representative may establish lower maximum camping periods
for specific areas.
(e) Payment of
fees and charges for camping permits shall be set by the board and the
following shall apply:
(1) Payment of the
total cost of camping is required to receive a permit. The fee shall be paid on
the date the reservation is made.
(2) A service fee may be charged for permit
issuance, changes to, or cancellation of an issued camping permit.
(3) Refund of the total cost of the permit
less any service fee, may be made through the internet or by notifying the
district office, in writing, of the cancellation a minimum of fifteen days
prior to the first day of permitted use.
(4) Permits which are paid in full, and not
canceled by the permittee, shall remain valid for the entire duration of the
permit period.
