- (a) Primitive campsites shall be maintained and operated in a safe and healthful manner.
- (b) Drinking water used at primitive camps and on hikes and trips away from permanent campsites shall be from a source known to be safe or shall be rendered safe before used in a manner approved by the Texas Department of Health Resources.
- (c) Primitive campsites which are not provided with approved toilet facilities shall have a separate toilet area designated for each sex. Slit trenches or cat holes with a readily available supply of clean earth backfill or other disposal methods approved in writing by the Texas Department of Health Resources shall be utilized for the disposal of human excreta in these areas. Toilet areas shall be located at least 150 feet from a stream, lake, or well, and at least 75 feet from a campsite, tent, or other sleeping or housing facility.
- (d) Solid wastes which are generated in primitive camps should be disposed of at an approved sanitary landfill or similar disposal facility. Where such facilities are not available, solid wastes shall be disposed of daily by burial under at least two feet of compacted earth cover in a location which is not subject to inundation by flooding.
- (e) Only the foods which can be maintained in a wholesome condition with the equipment available shall be used at primitive camps.
- (f) Hot water and detergent shall be used to wash all food utensils after each meal at primitive campsites.
- (g) Youth utilizing primitive camps shall be adequately supervised at all times by a responsible adult who is knowledgeable concerning proper wilderness camping techniques. A minimum of one such supervising adult for each 10 campers shall be maintained.
Source Note:The provisions of this §265.14 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.