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Grasslands Regulations
As a visitor to the National Grasslands, you are asked
to follow certain rules designed to protect the Grasslands and the natural
environment, to ensure the health and safety of visitors, and to promote
pleasant and rewarding outdoor recreation experiences for all visitors.
Forest Officers are empowered to enforce the Federal
Regulations which the rules listed here are taken from. Please
take time to read and understand them.
Grasslands/Forest Supervisors may Issue Special
Orders/Closures that will close or restrict the use of certain areas
if the need arises. Such orders will be posted so that visitors to the
National Grasslands/Forest can reasonably be expected to be familiar
with them. Copies of the orders will also be available in the offices
of Grasslands/Forest Supervisors and District Rangers.
Information about all permit requirements is available
from Forest Service offices. If you have any questions or need help,
please contact your nearest Forest Officer or visit the nearest Forest
Service office. Please remember to be careful! You are primarily responsible
for your own safety. Look out for natural hazards and dangers when you
are on the Grasslands. If you hike off trails or swim or dive in rivers
or ponds, you do so at YOUR OWN RISK.
Camping:
- Use picnic sites, swimming beaches, and other day
use areas only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- Campgrounds and other recreation sites can he used
only for recreation purposes.
- In campgrounds, camp only in those places specifically
marked or provided.
- At least one person must occupy a camping area during
the first night after camping equipment has been set up, unless permission
has otherwise been granted by the Forest Service.
- Do not leave camping equipment unattended for more
than 24 hours without permission from the Forest Service.
- The Federal Government is not responsible for any
loss or damage to personal property
- Remove all personal property and trash when leaving.
Campfires:
- Obey restrictions on fires.
- Open fires may he limited or prohibited at certain
times.
- Within campgrounds and other recreation sites, build
fires only in fire rings, stoves, grills, or fireplaces provided for
that purpose.
- Be sure your fire is completely extinguished before
leaving.
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING FIRES UNDER CONTROL.
Property
- Do not carve, chop, cut, or damage any live trees.
Preserve and protect your National Forests. Leave natural areas the
way you find them.
- Enter buildings, structures or enclosed areas in
National Forests only when they are expressly opened to the public.
- Native American, old cabins, and other structures
along with objects and artifacts associated with them, have historic
or archeological value. Do not damage or remove any such historic
or archeological resource.
Sanitation:
- Throw all garage and litter in containers provided
for this purpose, or take it with you.
- Garbage containers, when provided, are reserved
for the use of visitors to the National Forest, not visitors to or
owners of private lands or lands under permit.
- Wash food and personal items away from drinking
water supplies.
- Use water faucets only for drawing water.
- Prevent pollution - keep garbage, litter, and foreign
substances out of lakes streams, and other water.
- Use toilets properly Do not throw garbage, litter,
fish cleanings, or other foreign substances in toilets and plumbing
fixtures.
Operation of Vehicles
- Obey all traffic signs.
- State traffic laws apply to the National Forests
unless otherwise specified.
- When operating vehicles of any kind, do not damage
the land or vegetation or disturb wildlife. Avoid driving on unpaved
roads or trails when they are wet or muddy,
- Within campgrounds and other recreation sites, use
cars, motorbikes, motorcycles, or other motor vehicles only for entering
or leaving, unless areas or trails arc specifically marked for them.
- Park only in marked parking areas.
- Do not block, restrict, or interfere with the use
of roads or trails.
- Obey area and trail restrictions on the use of trail
bikes and other off-the-road vehicles.
Pets and Animals:
- Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while
in developed recreation sites.
- Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming
areas.
- Saddle or pack animals are allowed in recreation
sites only where authorized by posted instructions.
Fireworks and Firearms:
- Fireworks and explosives are prohibited in the National
Forests.
- Firing a gun is not allowed: in or within 150 yards
of a residence, building; campsite, developed recreation site, or
occupied area. across or on a road or -body of water; in any circumstance
whereby any person may be injured or property damaged.
National Forest Wilderness:
- Motor vehicles and motorized equipment are not allowed
in wilderness areas.
- Preserve the wilderness-"Leave only footprints,
take only pictures."
Fee Areas:
- You must pay a fee to use certain developed sites
and facilities. Such areas are clearly signed or posted as requiring
a fee.
- Where fees are required, you must pay them before
using the site, facility, equipment, or service furnished.
Public Behavior:
- No fighting or boisterous behavior.
- Keep noise at a reasonable level.
- Please be considerate of fellow visitors.
- Business Activities Permits are required for any
commercial activity.
Audio Devices:
- Operate any audio device, such as a radio or musical
instrument, so that it does not disturb other visitors.
- A permit is required for operating a public address
system in or near a campsite, developed recreation site, or over a
body of water.
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