[Rev. 6/20/2022 8:15:01 AM]
[NAC-407 Revised Date: 5-22]
CHAPTER 407 - STATE PARKS AND MONUMENTS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
407.005 Definitions.
407.006 “Administrator” defined.
407.00605 “All access annual permit” defined.
407.0062 “Annual permit” defined. [Replaced in revision by NAC 407.0073.]
407.0063 “Boating” defined.
407.0065 “Camping” defined.
407.0071 “Commercial photography” defined.
407.0073 “Day use annual permit” defined.
407.0075 “Division” defined.
407.0077 “Entrance fee” defined.
407.008 “Group use” defined.
407.0084 “Hook-up” defined.
407.0088 “Off-highway vehicle” defined.
407.009 “Park” defined.
407.0095 “Service animal” defined.
407.0096 “Service animal in training” defined.
407.0097 “Special use permit” defined.
407.010 Applicability.
PERMITS AND FEES
407.050 Permits for senior citizens, disabled veterans, nonemergency aircraft and photography; miscellaneous fees; fee or service charged by third-party system or vendor authorized.
407.052 All access annual permits.
407.053 Establishment of procedures, conditions and fees for special use permit.
407.0535 Requirement to obtain photography permit; exception.
407.054 Limitations on day use annual permit.
407.055 Fees for use of parks.
407.057 Waiver of fees.
407.058 Collection of certain fees at park or office maintained by Division.
407.060 No refund of fees where privileges rescinded for infractions.
MANAGEMENT OF PARKS
407.0605 Classification of parks into regions.
407.061 Prohibition against disregarding lawful order of employee of Division.
407.062 Opening and closing times for parks or areas in parks.
407.063 Posting of opening and closing hours, restrictions and prohibitions; filing of affidavit of posting.
407.065 Procedure for registration of participant in recreational activity.
407.067 Procedure for reserving campsite, area or facility.
407.069 Closure of or restriction of access to designated areas.
GENERAL RESTRICTIONS ON USE
407.080 Camping.
407.082 Use of park without paying fee.
407.085 Use of park for organized activity, event or other purpose.
407.087 Use of water supply of park.
407.088 Commercial use of park.
407.090 Fires; firewood or other combustibles.
407.101 Fireworks and explosives.
407.103 Metal detector.
407.105 Use of weapons.
407.107 Wildlife.
407.110 Sanitation.
407.115 Glass containers on beach or waterfront area.
407.120 Vehicles, trailers and other personal property: Prohibited acts.
407.121 Vessels, vehicles and other personal property: Parking, abandoning or leaving unattended; impoundment.
407.122 Off-highway vehicles.
407.125 Aircraft.
407.131 Boats.
407.133 Recreational equipment of nonpersonal nature.
407.135 Livestock.
407.140 Pets and other domestic animals.
407.145 Curfew.
407.150 Quiet hours.
RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF SPECIFIC PARKS AND AREAS
407.211 Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area.
407.225 Cave Lake State Park.
407.240 Dayton State Park.
407.251 Echo Canyon State Park.
407.270 Fort Churchill State Historic Park.
407.285 Kershaw-Ryan State Park.
407.290 Lahontan State Recreation Area.
407.300 Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
407.302 Sand Harbor Management Area.
407.304 Pets and other domestic animals prohibited on certain trails within Spooner Management Area.
407.306 Cave Rock Management Area.
407.308 Marlette and Hobart Management Areas.
407.315 Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park.
407.317 Rye Patch State Recreation Area.
407.320 Spring Mountain Ranch State Park.
407.331 South Fork State Recreation Area.
407.340 Spring Valley State Park.
407.350 Valley of Fire State Park.
407.365 Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park.
407.370 Washoe Lake State Park.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
NAC 407.005 Definitions. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 407.006 to 407.0097, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 8-17-82; A 9-13-85; 3-9-88; 7-25-90; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R164-97, 3-1-98; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R149-05, 5-4-2006; R083-13, 12-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)
NAC 407.006 “Administrator” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Division.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 9-13-85)
NAC 407.00605 “All access annual permit” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “All access annual permit” means a permit that, for 12 months, authorizes the holder to enter all parks and use the facilities of the parks without paying the entrance, camping or boating fees imposed pursuant to NAC 407.055.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R086-17, eff. 12-19-2017; A by R019-21, 10-28-2021)
NAC 407.0062 “Annual permit” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) [Replaced in revision by NAC 407.0073.]
NAC 407.0063 “Boating” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Boating” means the operation of a watercraft which is:
1. Launched or set adrift from a state park; and
2. Propelled by machinery or transported into the park by trailer.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; A by R145-99, 1-18-2000)
NAC 407.0065 “Camping” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Camping” means any of the following activities engaged in for the purpose of, or in such a way as will permit, remaining overnight:
1. The occupation of a designated space with a vehicle;
2. The erection of a tent or shelter; or
3. The parking of a vehicle or the arrangement of bedding.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 7-25-90; A 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96)
NAC 407.0071 “Commercial photography” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Commercial photography” means photography engaged in for financial gain, including, without limitation, the sale of a photographic image as a product or for use in advertising, motion pictures, portraits, television productions or portfolios and the archiving of an image by a person who uses photographic skills, equipment or resources to provide a photographic product for sale.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R164-97, eff. 3-1-98; A by R083-13, 12-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)
NAC 407.0073 “Day use annual permit” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Day use annual permit” means a permit which, for 12 months, authorizes the holder to enter a park and use the facilities of the park without paying the entrance fee imposed pursuant to NAC 407.055.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; A by R164-97, 3-1-98; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R083-13, 12-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R019-21, 10-28-2021)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 407.0062)
NAC 407.0075 “Division” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Division” means the Division of State Parks of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 9-13-85)
NAC 407.0077 “Entrance fee” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Entrance fee” means the fee imposed by the Division for entrance to a park and the use of those facilities of the park for which the Division does not impose additional fees.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96)
NAC 407.008 “Group use” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Group use” means the reserved use of designated facilities or areas by six or more people.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 9-13-85; A by R086-17, 12-19-2017)
NAC 407.0084 “Hook-up” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Hook-up” means a connection for a utility service provided by a park for a vehicle in the park. The term includes, without limitation, a connection for electricity, water or sewer service.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R149-05, eff. 5-4-2006)
NAC 407.0088 “Off-highway vehicle” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Off-highway vehicle” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 490.060.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R153-03, eff. 1-16-2004; A by R149-05, 5-4-2006; R123-20, 12-29-2020)
NAC 407.009 “Park” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Park” means any area that has been designated as a state park, historic state park, historic site, management area, monument or recreational area and is under the jurisdiction of the Division.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 9-13-85; A 11-12-93; R149-05, 5-4-2006)
NAC 407.0095 “Service animal” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Service animal” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 426.097.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R149-05, eff. 5-4-2006)
NAC 407.0096 “Service animal in training” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Service animal in training” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 426.099.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R149-05, eff. 5-4-2006)
NAC 407.0097 “Special use permit” defined. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) “Special use permit” means a permit that authorizes a natural person or a public or private organization to use a park for a special event or small or short-term business venture.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R118-01, eff. 12-17-2001)
NAC 407.010 Applicability. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. The provisions of NAC 407.050 to 407.150, inclusive, apply to all lands administered by the Division.
2. The prohibitions and restrictions of this chapter do not apply to employees of the Division while carrying out the duties of their employment.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 6-1-72]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 9-13-85; 3-9-88; 7-25-90; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R086-17, 12-19-2017; R123-20, 12-29-2020)
PERMITS AND FEES
NAC 407.050 Permits for senior citizens, disabled veterans, nonemergency aircraft and photography; miscellaneous fees; fee or service charged by third-party system or vendor authorized. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. The Division will issue a permit for senior citizens to a person who is a resident of Nevada and applies for such a permit if the person:
(a) Is 65 years of age or older;
(b) Pays a $30 administrative fee to the Division;
(c) Provides proof of age and residence in Nevada to the Division; and
(d) Possesses a Nevada driver’s license or an identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Ê A permit for senior citizens authorizes the holder to enter, camp in and boat in all parks for 12 months after the date the permit is issued. The permit does not authorize the use of hook-ups without payment of the fee set forth in this section.
2. The Division will issue a permit for disabled veterans to a person who is a resident of Nevada and applies for such a permit if the person:
(a) Provides proof to the Division of:
(1) A permanent service-connected disability;
(2) The status required by NRS 407.065;
(3) An honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States; and
(4) Residence in Nevada; and
(b) Pays a $30 administrative fee to the Division.
Ê A permit for disabled veterans authorizes the holder to enter, camp in and boat in all parks for 12 months after the date the permit is issued. The permit does not authorize the use of hook-ups without payment of the fee set forth in this section.
3. The Division may issue a permit that authorizes the landing of not more than two nonemergency aircraft in designated areas of a park. If the Division issues such a permit, the Division will charge a fee of $200 per event per day for the permit.
4. The Division will charge and collect the following fees:
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(a) For the use of a facility for the dumping of sewage by a person not camping in the park...................................... |
The entrance fee for the park. |
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(b) For the use of the showers by a person not camping in the park.................. |
The entrance fee for the park, not including any additional charges at coin-operated showers. |
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(c) For making a camping reservation for individual campsites or cabins or related activities in a park designated by the Administrator as being available for camping reservations................................................... |
Not more than $25 per reservation for a campsite or cabin, day use or other related activities. |
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(d) For the reservation of stage areas.............................................................. |
The fee established by agreement or a special use permit, or both. |
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(e) To replace an all access permit, an annual permit, a permit for senior citizens or a permit for disabled veterans........................................... |
$10. |
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(f) For the use of a campsite at which a hook-up is available........................ |
$10 per vehicle. |
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(g) For the reservation of lodging for large groups............................................. |
Not more than $2,500 per day. |
5. For commercial bus tours, the Division will charge and collect the established entrance fee or $2 per person, whichever is greater, or the fee established by a special use permit. A special use permit may provide for monthly billings.
6. For each day or partial day that a person engages in an activity requiring a photography permit in a park pursuant to NAC 407.0535, the Division will charge and collect the following fee according to the total number of vehicles or the total number of persons, whichever results in a higher fee:
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Class A: 1 to 3 vehicles or 2 to 15 persons...................................................................... $50 |
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Class B: 4 to 7 vehicles or 16 to 30 persons.................................................................... 200 |
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Class C: 8 to 11 vehicles or 31 to 50 persons.................................................................. 350 |
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Class D: 12 to 15 vehicles or 51 to 75 persons................................................................ 500 |
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Class E: 16 to 20 vehicles or 76 to 100 persons............................................................... 800 |
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Class F: 21 to 50 vehicles or 101 to 400 persons......................................................... 2,100 |
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Class G: More than 50 vehicles or more than 400 persons.......................................... 3,500 |
7. A person may request an annual class A photography permit for the activities that require a photography permit pursuant to NAC 407.0535. Upon approval of such a request, the Division will charge and collect from the person a fee of $500. An annual class A photography permit will be recognized at all parks for 12 months after the date of issuance. A person to whom is issued an annual class A photography permit shall:
(a) Pay the entrance fee required pursuant to NAC 407.055 each time he or she enters a park to engage in an activity requiring a photography permit pursuant to NAC 407.0535;
(b) Maintain adequate insurance coverage for the entire period he or she holds such a permit and provide proof to the Division of such coverage;
(c) Contact in advance the office of the park that he or she intends to use to confirm the availability of the areas where the person intends to engage in an activity requiring a photography permit pursuant to NAC 407.0535; and
(d) Obtain a special use permit if a special use permit is required pursuant NAC 407.053.
8. A park supervisor or regional manager in charge of a region in which a park is located may determine the area of the park that can be used under a photography permit.
9. A person who has obtained a photography permit may request that the Division reserve an area within the park for use on a specific day in accordance with the terms of the permit. Upon approval of such a request, the Division will charge and collect from the person a reservation fee of $100. The reservation fee is in addition to any fee charged and collected pursuant to subsection 6 or 7.
10. The Division may not charge an entrance fee for the park for a reporter or other person who is employed in any news media, including, without limitation, newspapers and television.
11. If a user of a park does not deposit the required fee in the available self-service devices, the Division:
(a) Must charge the user a fee of $10 for collection service, in addition to other fees; and
(b) May file criminal charges against the user for theft as defined in NRS 205.0832.
12. For each special use permit or commercial use permit, the Division will charge a processing fee of $25 in addition to any other fee charged for the permit.
13. The Division must reduce by $1 any entrance fee established pursuant to this chapter charged to a person who upon entrance to the park:
(a) Presents a disability placard;
(b) Is in a vehicle displaying a special license plate for persons with disabilities;
(c) Is in a vehicle displaying a special license plate for veterans; or
(d) Presents a military identification card issued by any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States.
14. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a third-party system or vendor from imposing a fee or service charge for making a camping reservation in a park. Such a service charge or fee is in addition to and not subject to the limitation set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 4.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 5-3-72]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 8-9-83; 9-13-85; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; 7-25-90; 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R164-97, 3-1-98; R145-99, 1-18-2000; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R149-05, 5-4-2006; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010; R053-10, 6-30-2010, eff. 7-1-2010; R083-13, 12-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R086-17, 12-19-2017; R123-20, 12-29-2020; R019-21, 10-28-2021)
NAC 407.052 All access annual permits. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. A person who applies for an all access annual permit will be issued such a permit upon payment of a fee of $250 pursuant to NAC 407.055.
2. An all access annual permit issued pursuant to subsection 1 authorizes the holder of the permit to enter, camp in and boat in all parks without paying the entrance, camping and boating fees imposed by NAC 407.055. An all access annual permit does not authorize the holder of the permit to attend special events or use a hook-up.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; A by R164-97, 3-1-98; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R149-05, 5-4-2006; R157-07, 1-30-2008; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010; R053-10, 6-30-2010, eff. 7-1-2010; R083-13, 12-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R086-17, 12-19-2017; R019-21, 10-28-2021)
NAC 407.053 Establishment of procedures, conditions and fees for special use permit. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) The Administrator will establish procedures, conditions and fees for obtaining a special use permit.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R118-01, eff. 12-17-2001)
NAC 407.0535 Requirement to obtain photography permit; exception. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person must obtain a photography permit and pay the applicable fees set forth in NAC 407.050 for any film or photography project in a park that:
(a) Involves commercial photography;
(b) May impact the natural, cultural or recreational resources of the park or disrupt or interfere with the use and enjoyment of the park by another visitor;
(c) Uses actors, models, special effects, vehicles, sets or props in the park;
(d) Requires entry into any area of the park that is closed to visitors; or
(e) Requires closure of all or part of the park to other visitors.
2. A person is not required to obtain a photography permit:
(a) If the person is a reporter or other person who is employed in any news media, including, without limitation, newspapers and television, and the person enters the park to film, photograph or take an audio recording of a news event that occurs in the park; or
(b) For commercial photography if the person is the only person who will be in the park for the film or photography project and none of the conditions described in paragraphs (b) to (e), inclusive, of subsection 1 apply to the project.
3. The requirement to get a photography permit pursuant to this section is in addition to a special use permit that may be required pursuant to NAC 407.053.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R123-20, eff. 12-29-2020)
NAC 407.054 Limitations on day use annual permit. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. A day use annual permit does not authorize the holder to:
(a) Engage in camping or boating;
(b) Attend special events; or
(c) Use a hook-up.
2. The holder of a day use annual permit who wishes to engage in camping or boating, to attend special events or to use a hook-up must pay the fee established for the respective activity.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R118-01, eff. 12-17-2001; A by R086-17, 12-19-2017; R019-21, 10-28-2021)
NAC 407.055 Fees for use of parks. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 407.050, or unless waived, the Division will charge and collect the following fees for the use of parks:
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All Access Annual Permit Fee |
Day Use Annual Permit Fee |
Entrance Fee Per Vehicle |
Camping Fee Per Vehicle |
Boating Fee Per Vehicle |
Day Use Group Fee Per Day |
Group Camping Reservation Fee Per Day |
Miscellaneous Fees |
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Beaver Dam |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
N/A |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
N/A |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
Guided Tours: $5 per person Children 12 and under free |
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Big Bend of the Colorado |
$250 |
$100 |
$10 |
$10 plus $10 per vehicle at campsites with utility hook-ups |
$10 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Cathedral Gorge |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
N/A |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Cave Lake |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
$5 |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Dayton |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
N/A |
$75 for 6 to 50 persons $100 for 51 to 100 persons $150 for 101 to 150 persons $200 for 151 or more persons plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
N/A |
N/A |
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Echo Canyon |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
$5 |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Elgin School House |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Museum admission: $3 adults children 12 and under free |
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Fort Churchill |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
N/A |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Fort Churchill-Buckland Station |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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N/A |
Museum admission: $3 adults children 12 and under free |
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Fort Churchill-Carson River Ranches |
$0 |
$0 |
$5 |
$10 |
N/A |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Ice Age Fossils |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Museum admission: $3 adults children 12 and under free |
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Kershaw-Ryan |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
N/A |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
N/A |
N/A |
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Lahontan |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
$10 |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Lake Tahoe: |
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Cave Rock |
$250 |
$100 |
$10 or $2 for 15 min. photo stop |
N/A |
$10 |
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Sand Harbor |
$250 |
$100 |
$10 |
N/A |
$10 |
$400 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
N/A |
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Spooner Lake |
$250 |
$100 |
$10 plus $2 per bike for vehicles with more than 4 bikes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
$75 for 1 to 50 persons $100 for 51 to 100 persons $150 for 101 to 150 persons |
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Van Sickle |
$250 |
$100 |
$10 plus $2 per bike for vehicles with more than 4 bikes |
N/A |
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Mormon Station |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
$150 for 6 to 50 persons $200 for 51 to 100 persons $250 for 101 to 150 persons $300 for 151 or more persons plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
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Museum admission: $3 adults children 12 and under free |
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Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
$100 for 6 to 100 persons $200 for 101 or more persons plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
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Museum admission: $3 adults children 12 and under free |
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Rye Patch |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
$5 |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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South Fork |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
$5 |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Spring Mountain Ranch |
$250 |
$100 |
$10 |
N/A |
N/A |
$200 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
N/A |
N/A |
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Spring Valley |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
$5 |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Valley of Fire |
$250 |
$100 |
$10 |
$10 plus $10 per vehicle at campsites with utility hook-ups |
N/A |
$25 plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Walker River |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 plus $10 per vehicle at campsites with utility hook-ups |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Ward Charcoal Ovens |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
N/A |
N/A |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
N/A |
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Washoe Lake |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
$5 |
Equestrian Group Use $50 plus the entrance fee per vehicle Main Group Use $75 for 6 to 50 persons $100 for 51 to 100 persons $150 for 101 to 150 persons $200 for 151 or more persons Plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
Equestrian Group Camping $50 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle
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Wild Horse |
$250 |
$100 |
$5 |
$10 |
$5 |
N/A |
$25 plus the entrance and camping fees per vehicle |
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Cabins or Yurts |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Rental not to exceed $150 per night plus the entrance fee per vehicle |
2. A person who pays a camping fee for a park pursuant to subsection 1 is authorized to use the camping facilities of the park from 2 p.m. until 11 a.m.
3. A person who pays an entrance fee pursuant to subsection 1 is not authorized to use the facilities of the park from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. unless the person also pays the camping fee for the park.
4. The Division will charge and collect from each person who rides a bicycle or horse, walks or enters by a nonmotorized vessel into a park an entrance fee of $2.
5. The Division will not charge a fee for any vehicle that is towed into a park.
6. The Division will charge, in addition to any other fee imposed pursuant to this chapter, a fee of:
(a) Five dollars for each watercraft in excess of two that is launched from a boat ramp or set adrift from shore.
(b) Five dollars per day for each vehicle that:
(1) Enters a park for which an entrance fee has been established by the Administrator; and
(2) Is not registered with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
7. If a person purchases an annual permit to a park for a vehicle, the person may purchase at the same time a second annual permit to the same park at a discounted price equal to one-half of the price of the annual permit. The annual permit purchased at a discounted price must be for a vehicle registered to the same owner at the same residence as the owner of the vehicle for which the permit was purchased at regular price.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 9-13-85; A 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; 7-25-90; 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R164-97, 3-1-98; R145-99, 1-18-2000; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R149-05, 5-4-2006; R157-07, 1-30-2008; R157-07, 1-30-2008, eff. 3-1-2008; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010; R053-10, 6-30-2010, eff. 7-1-2010; R083-13, 12-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014; R007-14, 4-24-2014; R086-17, 12-19-2017; R123-20, 12-29-2020; R019-21, 10-28-2021)
NAC 407.057 Waiver of fees. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. The Administrator may, with the approval of the Director, waive fees and provide annual or daily permits without charge to organizations and natural persons to promote parks and recognize special events and programs.
2. A park supervisor or regional manager in charge of a region in which a park is located may waive the fees for the use of a park under circumstances specified by the Administrator.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 7-25-90; 11-12-93; R164-97, 3-1-98; R157-07, 1-30-2008; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010; R083-13, 12-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)
NAC 407.058 Collection of certain fees at park or office maintained by Division. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) A fee imposed pursuant to NRS 407.065 or 407.0765 may be collected by the Division at a park or office maintained by the Division.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R019-21, eff. 10-28-2021)
NAC 407.060 No refund of fees where privileges rescinded for infractions. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Fees charged for the use of a park, including, without limitation, administrative fees collected by the Division for the issuance of a permit, will not be refunded if the user’s privileges are rescinded or the permit is revoked as a result of the infraction of a park regulation.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 6-1-72]—(NAC A 8-17-82; R019-21, 10-28-2021)
MANAGEMENT OF PARKS
NAC 407.0605 Classification of parks into regions. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. For the purposes of this chapter, the parks of this State are divided into the Eastern region, Southern region, Tahoe region and Western region.
2. The parks in the:
(a) Eastern region are Beaver Dam State Park, Cathedral Gorge State Park, Cave Lake State Park, Echo Canyon State Park, Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site, Kershaw-Ryan State Park, South Fork State Recreation Area, Spring Valley State Park, Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park and Wild Horse State Recreation Area.
(b) Southern region are Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area, Ice Age Fossils State Park, Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and Valley of Fire State Park.
(c) Tahoe region is the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, which consists of Marlette and Hobart Management Area, Sand Harbor, Cave Rock Management Area, Spooner Lake and Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
(d) Western region are Berlin-Ichthyosaur Park, Dayton State Park, Fort Churchill State Historic Park, Lahontan State Recreation Area, Mormon Station State Historic Park, Rye Patch State Recreation Area, Walker River State Recreation Area and Washoe Lake State Park.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R123-20, eff. 12-29-2020)
NAC 407.061 Prohibition against disregarding lawful order of employee of Division. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) A person shall not disregard a lawful order of an employee of the Division.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R118-01, eff. 12-17-2001)
NAC 407.062 Opening and closing times for parks or areas in parks. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) The Administrator or the Administrator’s designee will establish opening and closing times for a park or an area in a park.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R118-01, eff. 12-17-2001)
NAC 407.063 Posting of opening and closing hours, restrictions and prohibitions; filing of affidavit of posting. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. The ranger in charge of a region or the supervisor of a park shall post at the headquarters of the park and at each affected area in the park:
(a) The opening and closing hours of the park or the area; and
(b) Any restrictions or prohibitions on the use of the park or the area.
2. An affidavit of posting with a copy of the opening and closing hours, restrictions and prohibitions attached to the affidavit must be filed in the offices of the ranger in charge of the region and the Administrator.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 7-25-90; R164-97, 3-1-98; R118-01, 12-17-2001)
NAC 407.065 Procedure for registration of participant in recreational activity. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. The supervisor of a park may prescribe the procedure for registration of a participant in any recreational activity.
2. As used in this section, recreational activity includes, but is not limited to, rock climbing, rappelling, hang gliding, hiking, parasailing, skiing, scuba diving and horseback riding.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 7-25-90; A 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96)
NAC 407.067 Procedure for reserving campsite, area or facility. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) The supervisor of a park shall prescribe the procedure for reserving a campsite, an area or a facility within a park.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86)
NAC 407.069 Closure of or restriction of access to designated areas. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) A supervisor of a park may close or restrict access to a designated area within the park to protect natural and cultural resources, provide for public safety, provide security, or allow for maintenance or rehabilitation of the area.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R164-97, eff. 3-1-98)
GENERAL RESTRICTIONS ON USE
NAC 407.080 Camping. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. A person shall not camp:
(a) In a place restricted to use during the day or in an area not designated as a camping area unless approved by the supervisor of the park;
(b) For more than 14 days in a 30-day period at any park that allows camping unless a shorter time:
(1) Is designated by the supervisor of the park and is approved by the regional manager of the region in which the park is located; or
(2) Is set forth for the park pursuant to NAC 407.211 to NAC 407.370, inclusive.
2. If a person camps in one or more of the parks in the Western region for 14 days within a 30-day period, in addition to the restrictions set forth in subsection 1, the person is prohibited from camping in any park in the Western region for the remainder of the 30-day period.
3. Unless a campsite is reserved, camping is on a first-come, first-served basis.
4. If the applicable fee has not been paid or if the time for occupancy has expired, the occupant of a campsite shall remove any property of the occupant from the campsite by 11 a.m. on the day the fee is due or by the time designated by the supervisor of the park.
5. The occupant of a campsite shall not leave it unoccupied overnight without the permission of the supervisor of the park.
6. No more than two motorized vehicles, a combination of a motorized vehicle and a towed vehicle, or eight persons may occupy one campsite unless the supervisor of the park:
(a) Authorizes a greater number of vehicles;
(b) Restricts parking to fewer than two vehicles; or
(c) Restricts the occupancy of a campsite to fewer than eight persons.
7. A person may not save a campsite for use by other persons.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 6-1-72]—(NAC A 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; 7-5-90; 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010; R123-20, 12-29-2020)
NAC 407.082 Use of park without paying fee. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. Unless the fee is waived pursuant to NAC 407.057, a person shall not:
(a) Enter, use or occupy any portion of a park for which an entrance fee has been established by the Administrator unless the person has first paid the fee.
(b) Camp, occupy a cabin or moor a vessel in a portion of a park after the closing time or before the opening time for that portion of the park unless the person has first paid the fee.
2. A person who violates this section may be subject to criminal charges for theft as defined in NRS 205.0832.
3. This section does not apply to persons exempted by the Administrator, the Deputy Administrator or the regional manager of the region in which the park is located.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R164-97, 3-1-98; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R149-05, 5-4-2006; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010)
NAC 407.085 Use of park for organized activity, event or other purpose. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Unless authorized pursuant to a special use permit, a person shall not use a park for any organized activity, event or other purpose, if such use of the park:
1. Involves the exclusive use of a facility of the park that is not allocated for the activity or event;
2. Involves the interruption of normal recreational activity;
3. Presents a potential for public liability or hazardous consequences not present in the normal recreational patterns of the park;
4. Requires additional services, facilities or equipment that are not normally provided to the general public;
5. Is not recognized as a valid recreational use of the park; or
6. Involves an organized or promoted assembly of more than 20 persons.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 3-9-88; R164-97, 3-1-98; R118-01, 12-17-2001)
NAC 407.087 Use of water supply of park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Unless approved by the supervisor of the park, the water supply of the park may be used only for recreational purposes by the general public. Water removed from the park is restricted to 10 gallons per vehicle or the holding capacity of the water tanks of a recreational vehicle.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 11-12-93)
NAC 407.088 Commercial use of park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. In a park no person may:
(a) Without the approval of the Administrator, post or distribute a handbill, notice or advertisement.
(b) Without a concession permit or commercial use permit granted by the Administrator:
(1) Sell or offer to sell any goods or services.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, use a park for any other commercial purpose.
2. A person who is required to obtain a photography permit pursuant to NAC 407.0535 is not required to obtain a commercial use permit pursuant to this section.
3. As used in this section, “commercial purpose” means any activity that is engaged in for financial gain, including, without limitation, the buying, selling or other exchange of commodities or the providing of services related to or connected with trade, traffic or commerce in general.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 3-9-88; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R123-20, 12-29-2020)
NAC 407.090 Fires; firewood or other combustibles. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. In a park, a person shall not light, build or maintain a fire:
(a) Except in a portable stove, a barbecue or a fireplace; or
(b) On the ground, unless the fire is in an enclosure provided by the Division or approved by the supervisor of the park.
2. Firewood or other combustibles must be contained within the rims of grills or stoves provided by the Division. Any material to be burned must not be longer than 22 inches or contain any nails, screws or other fasteners or other metal objects.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 6-1-72]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 11-12-93; R149-05, 5-4-2006)
NAC 407.101 Fireworks and explosives. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) No person may possess or discharge within or into any portion of a park any firecracker or other fireworks, or explosives.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86)
NAC 407.103 Metal detector. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Except as authorized by the supervisor of the park, no person may use a metal detector in the park.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 11-12-93)
NAC 407.105 Use of weapons. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section or as otherwise authorized by the Administrator, in any park, a person shall not:
(a) Use a bow and arrow, slingshot or paint ball launcher;
(b) Discharge a firearm;
(c) Discharge an air rifle, spring gun or air pistol; or
(d) Throw a knife, hatchet, spear, stone or projectile.
2. The Administrator may designate zones in which a person may, for the purposes of hunting a species that is designated by the Board of Wildlife Commissioners as a game mammal or game bird pursuant to chapter 503 of NAC, discharge a firearm or bow in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Wildlife. At each park in which a zone is designated pursuant to this subsection, the ranger in charge of the region or the supervisor of the park shall post at the headquarters of the park, and at each area within the park which is designated as a zone in which a person may discharge a firearm or bow for the purposes of hunting, maps of the designated zones within that park.
3. Target shooting is prohibited in all areas of a park, except in an area designated as a firing range.
4. Use of a bow to kill, capture or injure a fish is prohibited within 100 feet of a swimmer.
5. Nothing in this section is intended to abrogate any right guaranteed by Section 11 of Article 1 of the Nevada Constitution.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 3-9-88; 7-25-90; 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R164-97, 3-1-98; R145-99, 1-18-2000; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R149-05, 5-4-2006; R013-11, 10-26-2011)
NAC 407.107 Wildlife. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Except when hunting in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Wildlife, a person shall not disturb, feed, injure or kill any wildlife within a park.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 11-12-93; R149-05, 5-4-2006)
NAC 407.110 Sanitation. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) No person may:
1. Use any trash can or other facility for refuse in a park to dispose of garbage or other waste brought into the park.
2. Clean fish, food, clothing or kitchenware at any place that the supervisor of the park has not authorized for that use.
3. Place any bodily waste, wastewater, sewage, effluent, discharge from sinks, toilets or other plumbing fixtures, containers or holding tanks, oil, fuel or any other hazardous or offensive substance upon the ground or in the water of a park.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 6-1-72]—(NAC A 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; 11-12-93; R123-20, 12-29-2020)
NAC 407.115 Glass containers on beach or waterfront area. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) A person shall not bring or have a glass container on any beach or waterfront area in a park.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R118-01, eff. 12-17-2001)
NAC 407.120 Vehicles, trailers and other personal property: Prohibited acts. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Unless authorized by the supervisor of the park, a person shall not:
1. Park any vehicle or trailer in any area not designated as a parking area;
2. Park any vehicle or trailer in more than one parking space at a time;
3. Park any vehicle or trailer overnight;
4. Leave any personal property in the park overnight; or
5. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 407.122, drive a snowmobile, off-highway vehicle, motorcycle or moped, or ride a bicycle, motorized skateboard or skateboard, or drive or ride any other vehicle on a trail, or in any area which has not been specifically designated or developed for that use.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 6-1-72]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 8-9-83; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R123-20, 12-29-2020)
NAC 407.121 Vessels, vehicles and other personal property: Parking, abandoning or leaving unattended; impoundment. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. A person shall not park, abandon or leave unattended any vessel, vehicle or other personal property in a park in violation of this chapter without the approval of the supervisor of the park or the supervisor’s designee.
2. Any vehicle, vessel or personal property parked, abandoned or left unattended in violation of subsection 1 may be impounded or stored at the expense of the owner of the vehicle, vessel or personal property.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R157-07, eff. 1-30-2008)
NAC 407.122 Off-highway vehicles. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. If the Administrator deems the use of off-highway vehicles to be appropriate in a park, the Administrator may grant final approval to designate areas in the park for the use of off-highway vehicles.
2. A person may drive or operate an off-highway vehicle in a park if:
(a) The person is 14 years of age or older;
(b) The person and any passengers in the off-highway vehicle each wear a helmet that meets or exceeds the standards regarding impact and retention set forth in 49 C.F.R. § 571.218; and
(c) The person operates the off-highway vehicle:
(1) In a designated area for which the Administrator has granted final approval pursuant to subsection 1;
(2) At a rate of speed that is reasonable and proper, having due regard to the conditions of the driving surface, the weather and other conditions;
(3) In any event, at a speed that is not greater than 20 miles per hour; and
(4) In a safe manner.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R153-03, eff. 1-16-2004; A by R157-07, 1-30-2008; R086-17, 12-19-2017)
NAC 407.125 Aircraft. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) No person may, in an aircraft, except an aircraft which is propelled into the air by the speed of a boat, land or take off from any body of water or area of a park not specifically approved by the supervisor of the park for landing aircraft.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 11-12-93)
NAC 407.131 Boats. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. A person shall not secure a boat to a dock except to load or unload a person or equipment.
2. Only a person who has paid the entrance fee for a park may:
(a) Use a boat slip; or
(b) Moor a vessel overnight.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 7-25-90; A 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96)
NAC 407.133 Recreational equipment of nonpersonal nature. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) A person may not bring recreational equipment of a nonpersonal nature into a park, including, without limitation, an inflatable floating trampoline or other trampoline, a stationary floating platform, a dunk tank, a climbing wall or a bounce house, without the approval of the supervisor of the park or the supervisor’s designee.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R157-07, eff. 1-30-2008)
NAC 407.135 Livestock. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) No person may:
1. Graze livestock within a park without the written approval of the Administrator.
2. Keep, lead or ride a horse in any area that is not designated for equestrian use without the written approval of the supervisor of the park.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 11-12-93)
NAC 407.140 Pets and other domestic animals. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Except as otherwise provided in NAC 407.251 and 407.370, a person shall not:
1. Bring a pet or other domestic animal into a park unless the pet or domestic animal is:
(a) Caged;
(b) Contained inside an automobile, trailer, motor home, camper or other vehicle; or
(c) Kept upon a leash no longer than 6 feet.
2. Permit a pet or other domestic animal to create a nuisance or disturbance.
3. Fail to clean up waste deposited by a pet or other domestic animal.
4. Fail to control a pet or other domestic animal properly.
5. Unless written approval is given by the supervisor of a park, have a pet or other domestic animal, other than a service animal or service animal in training, at a beach for swimming, inside a building, or in any other area which the supervisor of the park has designated as an area closed to pets or other domestic animals.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 6-1-72]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 8-9-83; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; 7-25-90; 11-12-93; R149-05, 5-4-2006; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010)
NAC 407.145 Curfew. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. The Administrator or his or her designee may declare a curfew for juveniles in any park or part of a park upon finding that it is necessary for the protection of the safety and welfare of the public. The order for the curfew must:
(a) Specify the hours of the curfew;
(b) Specify the length of time the order is in effect; and
(c) Be posted in a conspicuous place in the park.
2. If a curfew has been ordered, no juvenile may enter or remain in the park during the period of the curfew unless the juvenile is:
(a) Accompanied by a parent or guardian;
(b) Part of a group which is authorized to occupy the park and is supervised by at least 1 adult for each 10 juveniles; or
(c) Lawfully camping and has furnished to the ranger in the park the written consent of his or her parent or guardian which includes, without limitation, the full name, address and telephone number of the parent or guardian and the dates for which permission to camp is granted.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; A 11-12-93; R164-97, 3-1-98; R123-20, 12-29-2020)
NAC 407.150 Quiet hours. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) A person shall not:
1. Disturb others between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.;
2. During those hours, use electronic equipment or machinery at a volume which can be heard beyond the immediate campsite without the written permission of the supervisor of the park; or
3. Operate a generator between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 6-1-72]—(NAC A 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 7-25-90; 11-12-93)
RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF SPECIFIC PARKS AND AREAS
NAC 407.211 Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area, a person shall not:
1. Tie a boat to a dock for any purpose other than to perform an activity related to loading, unloading or launching the boat; or
2. Dive from or swim within 50 feet of a dock which is used to launch boats.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; A by R164-97, 3-1-98)
NAC 407.225 Cave Lake State Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Cave Lake State Park, a person shall not camp for more than 7 days in a 30-day period.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R145-99, eff. 1-18-2000)
NAC 407.240 Dayton State Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. Within the Dayton State Park, a person shall not:
(a) Enter the water or stand in a canal or headgate; or
(b) Camp for more than 7 days in any 30-day period.
2. To use Dayton State Park, a group of 201 or more persons must obtain a special use permit from the Division.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 1-2-80]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; 11-12-93; R153-03, 1-16-2004)
NAC 407.251 Echo Canyon State Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Echo Canyon State Park, the provisions of subsection 1 of NAC 407.140 apply only within a 200-foot radius of any campsite. Outside that area, a pet or other domestic animal is not required to be kept on a leash or otherwise contained if it is under the immediate control of the owner.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 7-25-90; A 11-12-93)
NAC 407.270 Fort Churchill State Historic Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Fort Churchill State Historic Park, a person shall not:
1. Pass over or under, or damage any fence of the Park; or
2. Camp for more than 7 days in any 30-day period.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 1-2-80]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 12-31-85; eff. 1-1-86; 7-25-90; 11-12-93; R123-20, 12-29-2020)
NAC 407.285 Kershaw-Ryan State Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Kershaw-Ryan State Park, a person shall not:
1. Allow an animal to enter the pond;
2. If the person is under 16 years of age, enter the pond without the supervision of an adult; or
3. Camp for more than 7 days in any 30-day period.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R164-97, eff. 3-1-98; A by R153-03, 1-16-2004; R149-05, 5-4-2006)
NAC 407.290 Lahontan State Recreation Area. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Lahontan State Recreation Area, a person shall not:
1. Use any part of the Recreation Area for a musical concert without the permission of the Supervisor of the Recreation Area;
2. Engage in any aquatic sport within the area around the dam marked by buoys or in any spillway or canal; or
3. Use a chainsaw within any part of the Recreation Area without approval from the Supervisor of the Recreation Area.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 1-2-80]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 8-9-83; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; 7-25-90; 11-12-93; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010)
NAC 407.300 Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, a person shall not:
1. Fish in any area designated for swimming;
2. Swim within 50 feet of a boat dock;
3. Dive off any rocks within an area controlled by the Division;
4. Leave any vehicle, vessel, trailer or other property within the Park overnight or after the Park is closed without the prior approval of the Supervisor of the Park; or
5. Operate any bicycle in a manner which jeopardizes the safety of others. Riders must maintain a reasonable speed on dirt roads.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 1-2-80]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 12-31-85; eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; 7-25-90; 11-12-93; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010)
NAC 407.302 Sand Harbor Management Area. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within the Sand Harbor Management Area:
1. A person shall not:
(a) Tie a boat or other watercraft to the shoreline with more than 6 feet of line extending up to the beach;
(b) Bring a pet or other domestic animal into the Management Area during the period beginning on April 15 and ending on October 15 of each year;
(c) Barbecue on any beachfront area;
(d) Operate a hard-bottom boat within any area marked with buoys or other distinguishing devices as closed to boats;
(e) Bring fuel used for the operation of a boat or other watercraft onto a beach, unless the fuel is contained in a spill-proof container and the area of water adjacent to the beach is designated for boating; or
(f) Engage the propeller of an engine-driven boat or other watercraft to load the craft onto a trailer if the pool elevation of the lake is at or below 6,225 feet above sea level.
2. Watercraft operated in an area controlled by the Division must:
(a) Be attended;
(b) Be removed from the water before fueling; and
(c) Not be moored or anchored during hours that are not the operating hours of the Management Area.
3. Each person who scuba dives shall:
(a) Obtain prior approval from the Supervisor of the Management Area before diving after the normal operating hours of the Management Area.
(b) Not dive in an area unless it is an area designated for diving.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 3-9-88; A 7-25-90; 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R164-97, 3-1-98; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R149-05, 5-4-2006; R157-07, 1-30-2008; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010; R083-13, 12-23-2013, eff. 1-1-2014)
NAC 407.304 Pets and other domestic animals prohibited on certain trails within Spooner Management Area. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) No pets or other domestic animals are allowed on the groomed trails for cross-country skiing within the Spooner Management Area.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 3-9-88; A 11-12-93; R086-17, 12-19-2017)
NAC 407.306 Cave Rock Management Area. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within the Cave Rock Management Area, a person shall not:
1. Scuba dive except in the southern area of the beach; or
2. Bring any pet or other domestic animal onto the sandy area of the beach.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 3-9-88; A 11-12-93)
NAC 407.308 Marlette and Hobart Management Areas. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within the Marlette Management Area or the Hobart Management Area:
1. A horse or other animal used for riding or carrying food or equipment must not:
(a) Enter or travel in any meadow, glade or grove of aspen;
(b) Graze in the watershed of the Marlette or Hobart Management Area; or
(c) Be within 200 feet of the water of the Hobart Reservoir.
2. A person shall not operate a motorized vehicle unless he or she has been issued a backcountry permit by the Supervisor of the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, except that an employee of:
(a) The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources;
(b) The Buildings and Grounds Section of the State Public Works Division of the Department of Administration; or
(c) The United States Forest Service,
Ê may operate such a vehicle in the performance of the employee’s official duties.
3. A person shall not ride a bicycle except on a trail designated as approved for use by bicycles.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 3-9-88; A 7-25-90; 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R118-01, 12-17-2001)
NAC 407.315 Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, a person shall not:
1. Have any pet or other domestic animal except a service animal or service animal in training; or
2. Operate a bicycle or any motor vehicle on a path.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 11-12-93; A 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R149-05, 5-4-2006)
NAC 407.317 Rye Patch State Recreation Area. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Rye Patch State Recreation Area, a person shall not swim, wade or engage in other aquatic sports within 400 feet of the spillway of the dam.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R145-99, eff. 1-18-2000; A by R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010)
NAC 407.320 Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, no person may:
1. Leave a vehicle or equipment overnight in an area restricted to use during the day;
2. Operate a public address system, loud speaker or amplifier without the approval of the Supervisor of the Park;
3. Play baseball, softball, volleyball or golf or pitch horseshoes on the grass;
4. Swim, wade, boat or engage in aquatic sports in Lake Harriet; or
5. Bring personal charcoal barbecues or fryers into the Park.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 1-2-80]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R145-99, 1-18-2000; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R157-07, 1-30-2008; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010)
NAC 407.331 South Fork State Recreation Area. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within South Fork State Recreation Area, a person shall not engage in an aquatic sport or activity within the area of the spillway of the dam.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks, eff. 7-25-90; A 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96)
NAC 407.340 Spring Valley State Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Spring Valley State Park, no person may:
1. Engage in any aquatic sport within the area of the spillway of the dam;
2. Enter into the spillway tunnel; or
3. Camp for more than 7 days in a 30-day period.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 1-2-80]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96)
NAC 407.350 Valley of Fire State Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065)
1. Within the Valley of Fire State Park, a person shall not climb a rock formation or otherwise engage in rock climbing except in an area designated for such climbing by the Supervisor of the Park.
2. A person climbing in such an area:
(a) May use ropes, carabiners, web belts, webbing and cushioning materials.
(b) Shall not use any pitons, chocks, or other such climbing devices or any magnesium carbonate chalk in climbing unless:
(1) The person is engaged in emergency rescue operations; or
(2) The Supervisor of the Park approves the use of such devices or chalk.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 1-2-80]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 11-12-93; R118-01, 12-17-2001; R153-03, 1-16-2004; R149-05, 5-4-2006)
NAC 407.365 Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park, a person shall not climb on a historic charcoal oven.
(Added to NAC by Div. of St. Parks by R164-97, eff. 3-1-98)
NAC 407.370 Washoe Lake State Park. (NRS 407.0475, 407.065) Within Washoe Lake State Park:
1. A person shall not:
(a) Operate any motorized toy or device which is controlled by a radio in any congested area of the Park;
(b) Camp for more than 7 days in a 30-day period;
(c) Enter the wetland area from February 15 through August 15 without the permission of the Supervisor of the Park; or
(d) Permit a dog to enter the wetland area except during the seasons for hunting waterfowl established by the Department of Wildlife; and
2. The provisions of subsection 1 of NAC 407.140 apply only within a 200-foot radius of any campsite or developed picnic area. Outside that area, a pet or other domestic animal is not required to be kept on a leash or otherwise contained if it is under the immediate control of the owner.
[Div. of St. Parks, eff. 1-2-80]—(NAC A 8-17-82; 8-9-83; 12-31-85, eff. 1-1-86; 3-9-88; 7-25-90; 11-12-93; 3-20-96, eff. 4-1-96; R142-09, 1-28-2010, eff. 2-1-2010; R086-17, 12-19-2017)