(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 and the group has made an advance reservation;
- (2) The group will not interfere with other park patrons;
- (3) 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; and
- (4) A per person fee shall be collected for admittance to a state park that collects fees. Department fees, including but not limited to admission, pavilion and group use area rentals, attractions, concessions, camping, and parking fees shall apply in recreation areas that collect such fees.
(b) Overnight camping for 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 Ncr 732, shall apply.
Source. #14055 EMERGENCY, EXPIRED: 2-15-25 New. #14291, eff 6-25-25, EXPIRES: 6-25-35