Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40E-7.529 - Overnight Camping

(1) Management Areas:

(a) Camping and the use of camping amenities are authorized only within designated campsites as identified by posted signage.

(b) Overnight camping or the presence of camping equipment is limited to eight (8) consecutive days, or 30 total days per year on District lands where camping is authorized, unless authorized by Special Use License.

(c) A Special Use License is required:

1. In camping areas idenified by posted signage; and

2. For group campsites in Management Areas.

(d) Camping is prohibited without a Special Use License where a Special Use License is required as posted by signage.

(2) Overnight camping within Stormwater Treatment Areas, Impoundment Areas, and Rights of Way is prohibited, except that overnight Primitive Camping, or the presence of camping equipment on the Florida National Scenic Trail is authorized for one night only per site and when in possession of a Special Use License.

(3) Camping within vacant undesignated lands is prohibited unless authorized by an Event Authorization.

(4) No person shall install, erect, or maintain any unauthorized camp, building, structure, shelter, residence or sign.

(5) Between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., loud music, barking dogs, or any other activities causing excessive noise are prohibited in camping areas. Generator use in camping areas is allowed except as restricted by posted signage.

(6) Pets must be leashed and under control within camping areas.

(7) Within camping areas, pet waste must be disposed of in waste bins, if provided. Horse manure must be disposed in designated manure disposal areas if provided.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40E-7.529

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.1391, 373.59 FS.

New 5-24-94, Amended 11-13-97, 1-1-99, 1-5-03, 7-12-06, 5-3-14.

New 5-24-94, Amended 11-13-97, 1-1-99, 1-5-03, 7-12-06, 5-3-14.