N.H. Admin. Code § Res 7301.23

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Res 7301.23 - Group Use

(a) Organized groups shall be admitted to a state park property if the park manager determines:

(1) There is space available at the park for the additional visitors;

(2) The group will not interfere with other park patrons; and

(3) For youth groups, the group is adequately supervised in accordance with the adult-to-youth ratio described within this section. For the purposes of this rule, "youth groups" means groups of children up through 17 years of age that are a part of an established municipal or non-profit organization registered with the secretary of state and serving youths and children, including but not limited to, boy scouts, girl scouts, 4-H, school groups, church groups, and non-profit youth camps.

(b) For day-use areas:

(1) A group leader or organizer shall contact the park manager and request permission for admittance to any state park property during the park's operating season at least 7 days prior to the intended visit;

(2) The minimum size of a group for day-use visits shall be 12;

(3) For youth groups, the leader to youth ratio shall be one adult leader for every 6 to 10 youths, based upon the supervisory needs of the youths such as age, special needs or at-risk youths; and

(4) A per person fee shall be collected for admittance to a state park that collects fees.

(c) Overnight camping for youth groups shall be permitted provided that:

(1) A group leader or organizer contacts the camping reservation office or call center at least 7 days prior to the intended visit;

(2) The group is a municipality or a non-profit organization or group registered with the secretary of state;

(3) All youths are up through 17 years of age;

(4) The group has a minimum size of 10 youths;

(5) The leader to youth ratio for overnight camping shall be based upon the age and supervisory needs of the youths, such as special needs or at-risk youths, as follows:

a. One adult leader for every 4 to 6 for youths under 10 years of age;

b. One adult leader for every 4 to 8 youths between 10 to 13 years of age; and

c. One adult leader for every 4 to 10 youths between 14 up through 17 years of age;

(6) Camping is by tent only;

(7) A deposit, or full payment for remote campsites, has been received at the time of placing the camping reservation, which includes a non-refundable reservation fee; and

(8) All other campground policies, including cancellation and camper use pursuant to Res 7302, shall apply.

N.H. Admin. Code § Res 7301.23

#8532, eff 1-1-06; ss by #10532, eff 3-1-14