Okla. Admin. Code § 300:40-2-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 300:40-2-3 - Use of public access areas

(a) No person shall camp in a Campsite under the jurisdiction of the GRDA without paying the fee established by this section.

(b) Camping fee receipts shall be retained by campers for the duration of their stay and shall be available for review upon request of the CEO, a Camp Host or the GRDA Police.

(c) Camping fees receipts entitle the named holder to use a Campsite for the duration indicated on the receipt under the conditions set forth in this section. All camping fee receipts are non-transferable.

(d) The daily camping fee covers use of Campsites from 3:00 p.m. on the day of payment until 1:00 p.m. on the following day. Occupants shall vacate the Campsite by removing their personal property from the Campsite prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day they are scheduled to leave.

(e) The following activities are prohibited in all Public Access Areas:

(1) Excavation or leveling of the ground.

(2) Hanging a propane or gas operated lantern on any tree or plant.

(3) Leaving refuse or human waste at a campsite after departure.

(4) Camping within 25 feet of a water hydrant or within 100 feet of a stream, river or body of water, except where otherwise designated.

(5) Creating or sustaining unreasonable noise at a campsite as determined by the CEO or GRDA Police considering the nature and purpose of the actor's conduct, the impact on other users, and other factors which would govern the conduct of a reasonably prudent person under the circumstances.

(6) Constructing permanent Camping facilities or dwellings.

(7) Camping or parking vehicles outside of Campsites and parking areas designated by the CEO.

(8) Parking a vehicle in, blocking access to, or occupying any designated Campsites without having first paid camping fees for that Campsite.

(9) Using the utility services in a Campsite or Public Access Area without having first paid Campsite or utility fees.

(10) Connecting more than one water, electrical or sanitary connection per Campsite or connecting to a utility which exceeds its manufactured design or capacity.

(11) There may not be more than two vehicles per campsite.

(12) Camping longer than duration of stay noted on the Camping receipt or exceeding the time limits set forth in this subchapter without prior written approval from the CEO.

(13) Entering or remaining in a Public Access Area for any purpose other than camping or authorized day use activities, except fishing.

(14) Possession or use of fireworks in Public Access Areas. The CEO may authorize fireworks on the 4th of July.

(15) Fires may only be built in fire pits or cookers established by the GRDA.

(16) Cutting or defacing trees, destroying vegetation, breaking limbs and branches from live trees for firewood in Public Access Areas.

(17) Pets must be leashed at all times when outside tents or recreational vehicles.

(f) Day use of Public Access Areas for general recreational activities, such as swimming, picnicking, fishing, and boat launching is permissible without charge only during open hours as defined and posted by the CEO.

(g) Entering or remaining in a day use area during closed hours is prohibited for any purpose, except for lawful fishing.

(h) Possession of an open container, or consumption, of alcohol (including Spirits, wine, beer and light or 3.2 beer) is prohibited in seven Public Access Areas: Todd, US 62 Bridge Access on the Illinois River, US 412 Bridge Access on Flint Creek, Lake Frances Dam Public Access Site, US 59 Illinois River Bridge Crossing Access Area, and Carnes Ford Area.

(i) Commercial Operators who use a Public Access Area to launch and retrieve Flotation Devices shall not block or discourage private use and shall police the area and its gravel bars for litter after each use. Commercial operators may not remain parked on gravel bars, block signage, trash receptacles, roads, access points, or life jacket loaner stations.

(j) Violations of GRDA regulations or state law may result in the suspension or revocation of Camping authorization or day use privileges. Other penalties prescribed by law may also apply.

Okla. Admin. Code § 300:40-2-3

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 24, September 1, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023