1. (1) Unless otherwise posted by the department, within a public use site it is prohibited to:

   1. (a) camp in any area, except those specifically designated or marked for that purpose;
   2. (b) camp, leave camping equipment, or otherwise attempt to occupy a campsite that is reserved or occupied by another person or group;
   3. (c) leave a camping unit or other vehicle, equipment, or personal items in a campsite overnight without a person present;
   4. (d) camp at one or more campsites in a public use area for a period of longer than 7 nights during any consecutive 30-day period, beginning with the first night occupied unless otherwise posted by the department;
   5. (e) exceed the designated occupancy limit of a campsite; or
   6. (f) travel more than 50 yards with a motorized vehicle from a designated road in areas designated for dispersed camping.

2. (2) Unless otherwise posted by the department, within a public use site, it is required to:

   1. (a) comply with the terms of a special use permit; and
   2. (b) vacate a campsite by the posted check-out time.
3. (3) Campsites shall be vacated by 1:00 p.m. on the day of departure.
4. (4) Camping facilities shall be vacated by 12:00 p.m. on the day of departure.
5. (5) Boat-in campsites shall be solely for the use of the individuals traveling by watercraft as their primary mode of transportation to the site.
6. (6) The maximum limit for a single occupancy campsite shall be eight people, one camping unit, and two additional tents unless otherwise authorized by the department.

Authorizing statute(s): 23-1-102, 23-1-106, 23-1-111, 87-1-201, 87-1-301, 87-1-303, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 23-1-102, 23-1-106, 23-1-111, 87-1-201, 87-1-301, 87-1-303, MCA

History: NEW, 2024 MAR p. 45, Eff. 1/13/24.