- (a) Primitive camping. Primitive camping without a permit is prohibited if the camper stays more than one night at a campsite. Primitive camping is overnight camping when a motor vehicle is not used for storage or transportation during the camping experience. Primitive camping does not include water trail camping.
- (b) Motorized camping. Motorized camping without a permit is prohibited. Motorized camping is overnight camping in or near a vehicle when the vehicle is used for storage or transportation during the camping experience.
- (c) Group camping. Group camping without written permission of the Department is prohibited. Group camping is primitive or motorized camping by a group consisting of more than ten persons.
- (d) Water trail camping. Water trail camping is allowed without a permit but is limited to two nights at a site. Water trail camping is overnight camping at sites designated for water trail camping along designated water trails.
Authority
The provisions of this § 21.117 issued under sections 302, 313 and 502 of the Conservation and Natural Resources Act (71 P. S. § § 1340.302, 1340.313 and 1340.502); and the Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S. § § 7505 and 7506.
Source
The provisions of this § 21.117 adopted September 4, 2015, effective September 5, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 5493.
Cross References
This section cited in 17 Pa. Code § 21.123 (relating to violation of rules regarding conduct in State forests).