CHAPTER 1- PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS
ARTICLE 1- GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS AND WATERS
#100
LITTERING
5.	To leave fish or fish entrails or debris in or on the ice-covered OR OPEN WATERS OF lakes, reservoirs or streams located within Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands.
SWIM BEACH
14.	For any person:
 (2)	“Class A - Developed Swim Beach” means those swim beaches with a buoyed-off swim area, restrooms/showers and may include beach attendants, first-aid station and food concession. A “Class A” swim beach is an area without known underwater hazards and abrupt drop-offs. Depths over six feet shall be marked.
(3)	“Class B - Undeveloped Swim Beach” means those swim beaches with a buoyed-off swim area. A “Class B” swim beach is an area without known underwater hazards and abrupt drop-offs.
ANIMALS/PETS
16.	To allow any dog or other pet on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands, unless the Same SAME shall be under control and on a leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length. This requirement for dogs or other pets to be on a six foot leash shall not apply when the animal is confined in a vehicle or vessel. Further, it shall be unlawful to allow a dog or other pet within any area used as bathing A SWIMMING or water-ski beach. Any person having a dog or other pet creating a nuisance or disturbance or who fails to properly control a dog or other pet may be evicted from the park or recreation area. This provision shall not apply to dogs while being used in hunting, field trials, or while being trained on lands open to such use.
19.	To fill any tank larger than 25 gallons, from any park water source, unless it is a permanently installed part of a recreational vehicle or vessel water supply system.
19. 	FOR ANY HANDLER OF ANY DOG OR OTHER PET TO FAIL TO IMMEDIATELY COLLECT, REMOVE, AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALL DOG OR PET FECES FROM, OR NEAR, ANY DEVELOPED PARK SITES INCLUDING CAMPGROUNDS, PICNIC AREA, DOG TRAINING AREAS, AND DESIGNATED TRAILS. 	  	
ELEVEN MILE/SPINNEY
c.	The following water and land-use restrictions are in consideration of the Division's leases with the Denver Water Department and the City of Aurora and shall apply to Eleven Mile State Recreation Area and Spinney Mountain State Recreation Area, located in Park County:

PARK SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS
d.	In addition to the general land and water regulations, the following restrictions shall also apply:
8.	JAMES M. ROBB – Colorado River State Park - Colorado River Wildlife Area
12.	Cheyenne Mountain State Park
 (c)	The park manager may designate all or a portion of a park area where: food, trash and equipment used to cook or store food must be kept sealed in a hard-sides vehicle, in a camping unit that is constructed of solid, non-pliable material, or in a food storage box provided by the park for those persons entering the park in something other than a hard-sided vehicle or appropriate camping unit. This restriction does not apply to food that is being transported, consumed, or prepared FOR CONSUMPTION. A hard-sided vehicle is defined as: the trunk of an automobile, the cab of a pickup truck, the interior of a motor home, fifth wheel, camping trailer or pickup camper. A hard-sided vehicle does not include any type of tent, pop-up campers or pickup campers with nylon, canvas, or other pliable materials, car top carriers or camper shells on the back of pickup trucks.
13.	CASTLEWOOD CANYON STATE PARK
(A)	NO DOGS OR OTHER PETS SHALL BE PERMITTED IN THE EAST CANYON AREA.
(B)	NO HORSES SHALL BE PERMITTED IN THE EAST CANYON AREA.
(C)	IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO CLIMB, TRAVERSE, OR RAPPEL, ON OR FROM ROCK FORMATIONS IN THE EAST CANYON AREA.
(D)	VISITORS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO REMAIN ON THE DESINGATED TRAILS IN THE EAST CANYON AREA.

BASIS AND PURPOSE

These amendments to regulation #100 will: clarify that the prohibition against leaving fish, fish entrails or debris in or on ice-covered lakes, reservoirs or streams also applies to open waters of the same; require the handlers of dogs or other pets to pickup and remove animal waste; delete the definitions of class “A” and “B” swim beaches; rename Colorado River State Park to James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park; clarify the Cheyenne Mountain food storage and preparation restrictions; and establish certain use restrictions for the East Canyon area of Castlewood Canyon State Park. 

Dog and pet feces are unsightly and smelly.  Pet waste can contribute to the spread of disease among animals.  Feces can contaminate storm water runoff ending up in reservoirs, streams and other water supplies.  Feces left on the ground releases nitrogen to the soil, which can encourage the spread of noxious weeds.  Pet handler waste removal is a common requirement at dog parks throughout the Denver Metro area as well as in many public parks in general.  A State Park system wide regulation requiring the handlers of dogs and other pets to pickup and remove animal waste is needed for the health, safety, and welfare of guests and other persons using State Parks.   

The regulatory definitions of class “A” and “B” swim beaches are no longer needed, as the definitions are not referenced anywhere else in regulation.

The deletion of regulation #100’s prohibition against filling a water tank larger than 25 gallons from any park water source is necessary to implement the new utility pass that is proposed in the regulation #704 amendment. 
 
By prior Parks Board action, Colorado River State Park has been renamed to James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park.  This amendment is necessary in order to recognize the new name in regulation.

The Cheyenne Mountain food storage restrictions were designed to protect campers and bears from close encounters with one another.  The minor amendment will clarify that the food storage restriction does not apply to food being prepared for consumption. 

East Canyon Area of Castlewood Canyon State Park
The East Canyon Area of Castlewood Canyon State Park is a unique property with several delicate features.  The purpose of the regulation additions are to preserve the fragile resources and unique features that make the area special while still allowing visitors to use the area and observe the unique elements and beauty of the area.  The resources include cultural, botanical, wildlife and geology/soils.  The following is a description of these resources and reasons why these regulations will help protect them.  

Cultural Resources
A 1998 Cultural Resources Inventory of the East Canyon discovered an unexpectedly high site density and complexity of many prehistoric sites.  This area contains five previously recorded prehistoric sites and two isolated finds.  Forty-five prehistoric sites, four historic sites, and two multilcomponent sites were recorded during the 1998 inventory.  A total of 21 isolated finds was also recorded.  

The high density of prehistoric sites along canyon rims on Cherry Creek and its larger tributaries in the study area appears to reflect a settlement pattern and land use strategy that is unique to this area.  Sites apparently represent intensive exploitation of canyon rims, throughout most of the prehistoric period, both as hunting/processing areas and to exploit various tool stones exposed in the eroded sedimentary deposits.  The rhyolites and petrified woods that occur in this area do not occur with similar abundance in other potions of the state and are in fact absent altogether from most areas of the plains, Front Range foothills, and mountains.  Similar site densities and settlement patterns are rarely seen in eastern Colorado and even less often in the Foothills proper.  Site types are predominantly open lithic scatters, often with loci of extensive shatter from reduction of local tool stones; rock shelters and open camps occur less frequently.  

These sites are very vulnerable to disturbance by visitors using the area.  Deliberate disturbance and unintentional foot traffic can degrade the quality of these sites and prevent the gathering of information by future research efforts.  

Rare Plants
The riparian vegetation supports a high diversity of birds, provides cover and habitat for larger wildlife, amphibians, and fish, and stores floodwater.  Grotto wetlands are a unique feature, which support relict plant communities of the last ice age.  The grottoes of Castlewood Canyon provide habitat for rare plant species and a diversity of mosses, liverworts, ferns and vascular plants.  Most of these grottos are located in the East Canyon.    

Castlewood supports several rare plans, some “critically imperiled,” which have fewer than five populations in the entire state.  Richardson’s alumroot, American currant, New Mexico cliff fern, Sprengel’s sedge, giant burreed, grass fern, and carrion flower are potentially threatened plant species found in Castlewood Canyon.  Most of these rare plants are found in the East Canyon.  The Park also supports eastern relictual species that are disjunct populations unique in Colorado.  The disjunct populations are likely to contribute to the genetic diversity of the species because they are typically genetically distinct from populations inhabiting the primary range. 

Weed introduction to disturbed areas is a major cause of habitat degradation.  Weeds will often out compete native plants in areas where the ground has been disturbed by social trails.  Human trampling, social trails, climbing and graffiti have damaged grottos that are open to the public.

Wildlife
Over 100 bird species nest and raise their young in the park, including several rare species.  Migratory birds utilize Castlewood as a stopover along their journey.  The park contains the primary habitat types for Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse, a federally listed threatened species and the state-listed Northern Leopard Frog.  Leopard Frogs have been found throughout the East Canyon. The hops-feeding azure butterfly is a unique feature at Castlewood due to its extremely limited range and rare status.  The East Canyon includes the primary habitat type for several uncommon species of butterfly and supports a high diversity of birds. 

Because of the presence of the Preble’s Meadow Jumping Mouse, a permit must be obtained in order to construct trails in the East Canyon.  In the Biological Assessment submitted to USFWS for the 404 Permit, some mitigating efforts the park must do include:  Erecting signs that identify the area as an important habitat area and encourage visitors to stay on the trail, educating visitors of the importance of staying on the trail and consider policies that would prohibit dogs, horses and any off-trail activity in the East Canyon.  The USFWS representative strongly suggested that we consider having regulations to restrict use to only on trails to avoid impacts to the area by foot traffic. 

As more use to the area occurs, biodiversity generally decreases.  Historical populations of several butterfly species and the plains sharp-tailed grouse are no longer found within the park.  Large vertebrate species (black bear, mountain lion, and elk) have become increasingly rare in the park as their natural movement and migration routes have been impacted by development.  Prairie Falcons have periodically nested in the park, but are often disturbed by hiking and climbing activity that result in the adults abandoning the nest.  

Geology/Soils
The diverse geology and soils of the canyon are of critical importance to the ecological health of the park.  The canyon walls provide important habitat for a variety of animal species.  The cap rock areas of the park contain cryptobiotic soil crusts that are very sensitive to disturbance.  These formations can be destroyed by just few footsteps.  Wildlife that use the canyon walls can be disturbed by climbing activity and their habitat degraded by “wear and tear” on the walls.  

Castlewood Canyon does not have any restrictions on trail use, climbing or allowing pets in certain areas anywhere else in the park.  Visitors that like these uses have the entire park to conduct these activities.  Visitors that like a more “natural” experience without seeing people everywhere, seeing people climbing on the rock formations and encountering pets on the trails do not currently have this option.  These regulations will provide a diversity of recreational opportunities for people to have different experiences in Castlewood Canyon State Park.  

The Friends of Castlewood Canyon State Park were instrumental in assisting State Parks acquire the East Canyon Property.  The Friends and the park volunteers have both voiced their desire to keep the East Canyon’s current quality intact.  Friends members support a more restrictive use in order to preserve the unique natural resources of the area.  

Rock climbing will be restricted The resource impacts from rock climbing include the following:  degradation of the rock surface, erosion form social trails, impacts to sensitive areas such as grottoes, and impacts to nesting areas on the cliffs.  The Stewardship Plan suggests that a “no climbing” policy for the East Canyon to minimize social trail formation and allow the East Canyon to function as a wildlife preserve.

Off-trail use also has many negative impacts on the quality of the environment.  Many non-designated “social trails” exist in the park.  These are often due to climbing activities or situations where visitors have been attracted off the trails by the stream or to interesting features such as caves or overhangs.  Negative impacts from these trails include disturbance to wildlife, spread of noxious weeds, trampling of vegetation, and soil erosion.  

The attraction of most visitors to the shoreline of Cherry Creek makes stream bank protection difficult.  Immediate flood zone areas frequently used by visitors can be hardened to minimize flooding impact.  Social trails can be closed-off and revegetated.  At Castlewood, where off trail use is permitted, social trails can be difficult to manage.  This may become a more significant issue in the future as visitation continues to increase.   To protect riparian vegetation and habitat, a more restrictive policy in the East Canyon is needed in order to minimize the problems associated with increasing visitation.  The Stewardship Plan recommends that an “on trails only” policy be considered for the East Canyon.  

The Stewardship Plan addresses the issue of pet impacts in the park.  Dogs and other pets have been shown to chase and kill wildlife.  CNHP recorded higher species diversity in the East Canyon than in the Inner Canyon.  The Inner Canyon is currently open to pets on a 6-foot or less leash, which suggests even leashed pets can reduce the species diversity of an area.  Many park visitors let their pet off leash when they think no people are in the area. These off leash pets are especially disturbing to wildlife.  The Stewardship Plan recommends that a “no dogs allowed” policy in the East Canyon Natural Area be considered to maintain the presently high bird diversity.

Finally, horses are not allowed on any adjacent trails to the East Canyon.  Horse trails must be constructed specifically to accommodate the size requirements and wear on the trail that horses cause.  Horse trails typically are wider and have a higher height clearance than just pedestrian trails.  Structures are often needed to stabilize trails because of the higher rate of erosion caused by the hoofs and weight of the horses.  Horses are known to graze along the edges of trails and could damage many of the sensitive riparian and rare plants located in the East Canyon.  Horses are also carriers for weed seed both in their fur and in their intestinal tracts.  Weed seed can pass through a horse’s digestive system after a horse has grazed in weed infested areas and deposit the viable seeds in the East Canyon.  Castlewood’s terrain is not contusive to horse back riding and there is little historical use in the canyon.  Horseback riding is allowed in the adjacent Prairie Canyon Ranch where the canyon is wider and more favorable for horseback riding.  Because of this riding opportunity so close to the park, there is no pressure to provide this activity on the park.  

These amendments to regulation #100 are essential for the proper management of state parks and outdoor recreation functions and uses. 

The statutory authority for this regulation can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, and 24-4-103.

EFFECTIVE DATE
These regulations shall become effective January 1, 2007 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.  

Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado this 3rd day of March 2006.

					
Dr. Tom Ready
Chairman

					
Doug Cole
Secretary

#103 – BOATING AND FLOATING RESTRICTIONS
a.	No boats, rafts or other floating devices of any kind shall be permitted on lakes within:
4.	Colorado River State Park - Corn Lake.   JAMES M. ROBB – COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK – PEAR PARK SECTION BETWEEN 30 ROAD AND 29 ROAD
5.	JAMES M. ROBB – Colorado River State Park - Colorado River Wildlife Area.
c.	Only hand-propelled craft, sailboats and boats with electric motors shall be permitted on the following lakes and reservoirs:
1.	Colorado River State Park – Island Acres Lake Numbers 1, 3, and 4  ALL WATERS WITHIN JAMES M. ROBB – COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK – ISLAND ACRES SECTION EXCEPT SWIMMIN’ HOLE
2.	Mack Mesa Reservoir – HIGHLINE LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA
3.	St. Vrain State Recreation Area
4.	Sylvan Lake State Recreation Area
5.	Colorado River State Park – Connected Lakes and Duke Lake  ALL WATERS WITHIN JAMES M. ROBB – COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK – CONNECTED LAKES SECTION
6.	Colorado River State Park – Fruita Section, Lake Number 1  ALL WATERS WITHIN JAMES M. ROBB – COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK – FRUITA SECTION
7.	Lake Hasty at John Martin Reservoir State Recreation Area
8.	JAMES M. ROBB – COLORADO RIVER STATE PARK – CORN LAKE SECTION
AIR-INFLATED FLOATING DEVICES
l.	Use of air-inflated floating devices:
1.	It shall be unlawful to use any air-inflated floating device on waters located on Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands, except as follows:
(a)	Innertubes, air mattresses and similar devices may be used in designated swimming areas only, except as follows:
(1)	Innertubes, air mattresses and similar devices are permitted, below the dam on that part of the Arkansas River within the boundaries of Pueblo State Recreation Area. All occupants of these devices must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, or III, OR V personal flotation device.

m.	Living aboard vessels:
LIVING ABOARD VESSELS
M.	It shall be unlawful to live aboard any vessel on lands or waters under the control of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. For the purpose of this regulation, a “live aboard” is defined as any vessel located within State Parks boundaries used for over -night accommodations between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for more than fourteen (14) days within a forty-five day (45) period. Upon written request from any marina concessionaire, the Director of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation may allow one, or more, “live aboard(s)” occupied by the marina's managerial or supervisory staff, if the Director determines it would be advantageous for the safety and security of the marina's operations.

BASIS AND PURPOSE

These amendments to regulation #103 will: rename Colorado River State Park to James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park; rename the portions of James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park where boating is either allowed or restricted; clarify that Mack Mesa Reservoir is managed as part of Highline State Park; allow the wearing of a Type V personal flotation device while tubing the Arkansas River within Pueblo State Park.

By prior Parks Board action, Colorado State Park has been renamed to James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park.  This amendment is necessary in order to recognize the new name in regulation.  Also, many of the boating and floating sites of James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park have been renamed and site name changes are needed.

Currently, a U.S. Coast Guard approved type I, II, or III personal flotation device is required to be worn by persons floating on innertubes, air mattresses and similar devices below the dam on the Arkansas River within Pueblo State Park.  A type V personal floatation device provides adequate flotation and needs to be recognized as an acceptable device.

These amendments to regulation #103 are essential for the proper management of state parks and outdoor recreation functions and uses.

The statutory authority for this regulation can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, 33-13-101, 33-13-102, 33-13-106, 33-13-108, and 24-4-103.

EFFECTIVE DATE

These regulations shall become effective January 1, 2007 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. 

Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado this 3rd day of March 2006.

						
Dr. Tom Ready
Chair

						
Doug Cole
Secretary

#106
a.	It shall be unlawful:
WEAPONS WEAPONS, FIREARMS, AND FIREWORKS
1.	To possess, carry, or discharge explosives, firearms and/or other weapons on parks and outdoor recreation lands or waters in any manner that violates Title 18, C.R.S., or any other applicable law.  The lawful carry of concealed handguns by persons in possession of a valid concealed handgun permit, together with valid photo identification, is permitted.  The possession or discharge of fireworks is prohibited.  The lawful possession and/or discharge of firearms on designated shooting ranges is permitted.  Other exceptions pertaining to the possession and/or discharge of firearms on parks and outdoor recreation lands or waters are as follows:
BOW FISHING
(b)	Bows and arrows may be used on designated archery ranges or as a method of fishing in accordance with regulations issued by the Division of Wildlife.
(c)	The following designated methods of hunting may be used in the following areas during hunting seasons that are authorized by the Wildlife Commission:
HUNT AREAS
(c)	THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED METHODS OF HUNTING MAY BE USED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING HUNTING SEASONS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE WILDLIFE COMMISSION:

(5)	During any hunting season all year, lawful methods of hunting may be used in areas not prohibiting such use on:
 (vi)	State Forest STATE PARK

BASIS AND PURPOSE 
The purpose of this amendment to regulation #106 is to rename State Forest to State Forest State Park.

The statutory authority for this regulation can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, and 24-4-103.

EFFECTIVE DATE - These regulations shall become effective January 1st, 2007 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.

Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado this 3rd day of March, 2006.

Dr. Tom Ready
Chairman

Doug Cole
Secretary

9.	e.	Be equipped with one suitable size ladder, capable of accomodating ACCOMMODATING persons boarding from the water and stored so as to be readily accessible.

BASIS AND PURPOSE
The purpose of this amendment to regulation #305 is to correct a spelling error in paragraph 9-e. 

The statutory authority for this regulation can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, 33-13-101, 33-13-102, 33-13-106, 33-13-108, 33-32-101, 33-32-102, 33-32-103, 33-32-103.5, 33-32-105, 33-32-106, 33-32-107, 33-32-112, and 24-4-103.

EFFECTIVE DATE
These regulations shall become effective January 1st, 2007 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. 

Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado this 3rd day of March 2006.

						
Dr. Tom Ready
Chairman

						
Doug Cole
Secretary

VEHICLE PASSES
#700 – VEHICLE PASS
4.	Daily vehicle passes are as follows:
a.	A fee of $5.00 $6.00 per vehicle for any vehicle except FOR Passenger PASSENGER vans and buses operated by a commercial business
(1)	Passenger vans and buses operated by a commercial business;
(2)	A fee of $3.00 per vehicle at Harvey Gap, Sweitzer, Paonia, Mancos, and San Luis Lakes State Recreation Areas;
(3) 	A $1.00 per vehicle capacity fee will be added to the cost of daily vehicle passes from May first through Labor Day at Cherry Creek, Chatfield, and Boyd Lake State Recreation Areas and Eldorado Canyon State Park.
INDIVIDUAL PASSES
#701 INDIVIDUAL PASSES
14.	The receipt for the annual vehicle pass shall be used as an annual walk-in pass for visitors entering Eldorado Canyon State Park, Lory State Park, Colorado State Forest State Park, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, and Cheyenne Mountain State Park. AREA.
15.	Individual daily pass fees are as follows:
a.	A fee of $2.00 $3.00 per person for any person of the age of ten SIXTEEN or more years shall be charged for a daily pass for all visitors entering Eldorado Canyon State Park ELDORADO CANYON, COLORADO STATE FOREST, AND LORY STATE PARKS, from the day after Labor Day through April of the following year, except those entering the park in a motor vehicle with a valid parks pass.
b.	A fee of $3.00 per person for any person of the age of ten or more years shall be charged for a daily pass for all visitors entering Eldorado Canyon State Park from May first through Labor Day, except those entering the park in a motor vehicle with a valid parks pass.
c.	A fee of $2.00 per person for any person of the age of sixteen or more years shall be charged for a daily pass for all visitors entering Colorado State Forest State Park and Lory State Park, except those entering the park in a motor vehicle with a valid parks pass.
d. B.	A fee of $2.00 $3.00per person for any person of the age of sixteen or more years shall be charged for a daily pass for all visitors entering the developed and posted fee sites of Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area.  Daily vehicle passes as defined in #700-4.a. shall not be available for sale at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, except that such passes purchased at another State Park shall also be valid at Arkansas Headwaters for the day that they were issued. AREA, EXCEPT THOSE ENTERING THE PARK IN A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A VALID PARKS PASS.
e.	A fee of $2.00 per person for any person of the age of sixteen or more years shall be charged for a daily pass for all visitors entering Cheyenne Mountain State Park from the day after Labor Day through April 30 of the following year, except those entering the park in a motor vehicle with a valid parks pass.
f.	A fee of $3.00 per person for any person of the age of sixteen or more years shall be charged for a daily pass for all visitors entering Cheyenne Mountain State Park from May first through Labor Day, except those entering the park in a motor vehicle with a valid parks pass.
#702	-BOARD AUTHORITY
1.	The Board may waive the requirement for a park pass, or it may close any state park or state recreation area, or portions thereof, whenever it finds the action necessary to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
#703 - SPECIAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRING PERMITS
2.	The decision of whether to approve special activity permits will be made by the Park Manager when it is determined that the special activities will not involve the use of a park or recreation area by a group of persons totaling ore MORE than the park or recreation area's established carrying capacity. Otherwise, the Regional Manager shall make the decision of whether to approve special activities permits will be based on the impact on park values and/or the health, safety and welfare of park visitors and other affected persons, and also will be based on:
4.	Whenever it is determined that any special activity will involve the use of a park or recreation area by a group of persons totaling more than the park's or recreation area's established carrying ca0pacity CAPACITY a thirty day written public comment period and a public meeting shall be required prior to the granting of a permit. The Park Manager shall public PUBLISH notice of both the written comment period and the meeting at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties wherein said park or recreation area is located. The meeting shall be conducted by the Division representative responsible for the permit issuance decision and shall be held either at the park or recreation area, or within a county in which the park or recreation area is located. Such public meeting is not intended to be an adjudicatory licensing hearing under the provisions of the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act, but only as an opportunity for public comment.
5.	An application for a permit shall be acted upon promptly, and the applicant shall be notified immediately after the taking of action on the application. If the application is denied, the applicant shall be notified in writing within five workings WORKING days of such action. Such written notification shall include the basis for the denial. The applicant may submit a written appeal of a denial to the Division Director within sixty days of receipt of the de4nial, DENIAL requesting a hearing pursuant to section 24-2-104(9), C.R.S., If the date of the proposed special activity is to occur within the sixty day appeal period, then the applicant shall submit any written appeal as soon as practicable so as to allow a reasonable time for the Director to act upon the appeal. Absent special circumstances justifying a later submittal and depending upon the nature of the proposed special activity and the amount of preparation required on the part of the Division for such activity, generally an appeal submitted less than twenty-five days prior tot TO the proposed special activity will be deemed untimely.
CAMPGROUND USE PERMITS
#704 - CAMPGROUND USE PERMITS AND PERMITS, GROUP CAMPGROUND USE PERMITS PERMITS, AND UTILITY PERMITS
4.	A valid vehicle or individual pass, as required by regulations #700 and #701 respectively, shall be required for each motor vehicle for each night of camping. CAMPING AND FOR EACH UTILITY PERMIT.
5.	Definitions as used in these regulations, unless the context requires otherwise:
a.	“Full-Hookup Campground” means those with highly developed facilities.  Individual campsites will be designated and include a high-use pad with table, grill and/or fire ring and individual pressurized water, sewer and/or electrical connections.  Flush toilets, lavatory and shower facilities, sanitary dump station, AND trash receptacles and laundry facilities will be available.  Grocery store, food-service facilities, SANITARY DUMP STATION, LAUNDRY FACILITIES, or other developed amenities may be available.
6.	From May first through November thirtieth, the camping minimum night stay for the yurts at Pearl Lake shall be two nights.  THE MINIMUM NIGHT STAY FOR THE CABINS AT MUELLER STATE PARK SHALL BE TWO NIGHTS; THIS APPLIES YEAR-ROUND. 
7.	The cancellation fee for group camping reservations at all group camping sites in the system shall be equal to the amount of the first night's fee if the cancellation is made within fourteen days of the first reserved date.
8.	A camping capacity fee of $2.00 per night will be added to the cost of campground-use permits from May first through Labor Day at the following campsites:
a.	Bonny State Recreation Area
(1)	Loop A campsites 1 through 8
(2)	Loop B campsites 9 through 18
b.	Boyd Lake State Recreation Area
(1)	Loop A campsites 1 through 32
(2)	Loop B campsites 33 through 58
(3)	Loop C campsites 59 through 84
c.	Chatfield State Recreation Area
(1)	Loop A campsites 1 through 51
d.	Cherry Creek State Recreation Area
(1)	Loop B campsites 21, 22, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 39, 40
(2)	Loop C campsites 41 through 52
(3)	Loop D campsites 59, 61, and 63 through 79
e.	Golden Gate State Park
(1)	Loop A campsites 1 through 8
(2)	Loop B campsites 9 through 24
(3)	Loop C campsites 25 through 35
(4)	Loop D campsites 36 through 43
(5)	Loop E campsites 44 through 59
f.	Jackson Lake State Recreation Area
(1)	Lakeside Loop campsites 1 through 62
(2)	Pelican Loop campsites 1 through 37
(3)	Cove Loop campsites 1 through 16
(4)	Northview Loop campsites 1 through 10
(5)	Sandpiper Loop campsites 1 through 28
g.	Mueller State Park
(1)	Peak View Loop campsites 1 through 5
(2)	Revenuer's Ridge Loop campsites 6 through 22, 51 through 54, 67 through 69, 81 through 90
(3)	Conifer Ridge Loop campsites 23 through 50
(4)	Prospector Ridge Loop campsites 55 through 66
(5)	Grouse Mountain Loop campsites 91 through 99, 110 through 132
(6)	Turkey Meadow Loop campsites 100 through 109
(7)	Pisgah Point campsites 70 through 80
h.	North Sterling Reservoir State Park
(1)	Elks Loop campsites 5 through 7, 42 through 44
(2)	Inlet Grove Loop campsites 117, 119, 121, 123, 125, 126, 127, 129, 131
i.	Pearl Lake
(1)	Lower Loop campsites 24 through 38
j.	Pueblo State Recreation Area
(1)	Arkansas Point Loop B campsites 28 through 60
(2)	Prairie Ridge Loop E campsites 59 through 82
(3)	Juniper Breaks Loop K campsites 65 through 84
(4)	Yucca Flats Loop L campsites 151 through 162
(5)	Yucca Flats Loop M campsites 163 through 184
k.	Ridgway State Park
(1)	Elk Ridge Loop campsites 89 through 97, 184, 186, 187
l.	Rifle Falls
(1)	Campsites 1 through 20
m.	Steamboat Lake State Park
(1)	Wheeler Loop campsites 116 through 155
(2)	Bridge Island Loop campsites 166 through 200
(3)	Yarrow Loop campsites 106 through 113
(4)	Larkspur Loop campsites 76 through 89
(5)	Lupine Loop campsites 90 through 96
n.	Stagecoach Reservoir State Recreation Area
(1)	Junction City Loop campsites 1 through 27
o.	Sylvan Lake State Recreation Area
(1)	Elk Run Loop campsites 1 through 34
(2)	Fisherman's Paradise campsites 35 through 46
8.	POSSESSION OF A VALID UTILITY PERMIT SHALL AUTHORIZE THE PERMIT HOLDER TO:
	A.	EMPTY A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE’S GREY WASTE WATER HOLDING TANK CONTENTS AT A PARK’S DESIGNATED DUMP STATION;
B.	FILL A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE’S OR VESSEL’S HOLDING TANK(S) WITH WATER FROM ANY DESIGNATED WATER SOURCE;
C.	FILL A WATER TANK OR STOCK TANK WITH A CAPACITY OF UP TO 25 GALLONS WITH WATER FROM ANY DESIGNATED WATER SOURCE.
A VALID CAMPGROUND-USE PERMIT SHALL SERVE DUALLY AS A VALID UTILITY PERMIT.
#705	-ASPEN LEAF ANNUAL PASSHOLDERS
2.	Additionally, any resident of this state born between January l, 1940 and January 1,1942 may obtain an Aspen Leaf annual pass. This paragraph 2. shall be repealed January 1, 2006.
3. 2.	Individuals possessing a valid Aspen Leaf annual pass shall receive campground use permits at a reduced rate of 50% off, rounded down to the nearest whole dollar all days of the year when such areas are open, except weekends and holidays. For the purpose of determining reduced rate campground permit eligibility, “weekend” means the time period beginning at 12 noon on Friday though 12 noon on Sunday, and “Holiday” shall mean the time period beginning at 12 moon on the day prior to the legal holiday through 12 midnight of the legal holiday. The camping permit reduced fees associated with the Aspen Leaf annual pass are identified in regulation #708.
4. 3.	The aspen Leaf Annual pass holder must own in whole or in part any vehicle to which the Aspen Leaf annual pass is affixed and used to enter a park area.
#706 – GROUP PICNIC AREA PERMITS
2.	All permits, PERMITS AND reservations must be received in advance.  The group picnic area cancellation fee for all group picnic sites within the system shall be equal to 25% of the base fee if the cancellation is made within fifteen to thirty days MORE THAN FOURTEEN prior to the reserved date.  If the cancellation is made within fourteen days of the reserved date, then the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the base fee.
#708 – PASS AND PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
1.	The fees for the types of vehicle passes issued by the Division are as follows.

a.	Aspen leaf annual pass	$27.00	
b.	Annual vehicle pass	$55.00	
c.	(1)	Each additional annual vehicle pass for noncommercial vehicles	$20.00	
	(2)	Each additional Aspen Leaf vehicle pass for noncommercial vehicles	$10.00	
d.	Each duplicate REPLACEMENT annual vehicle pass	$5.00	
e.	Each daily vehicle pass (exceptions follow)	$5.00 $6.00	
	(1)	From May first through September Thirtieth at Cherry Creek, Chatfield, and Boyd Lake State Recreation Areas, Eldorado Canyon and Cheyenne Mountain State Parks	$6.00	
f.	Each daily vehicle pass for a passenger van or bus operated by a commercial business:		
	(1)	carrying up to fifteen passengers	$10.00	
	(2)	carrying sixteen to thirty passengers	$40.00	
	(3)	carrying more than thirty passengers	$50.00	
G.	UTILITY PERMIT	$20.00	
2.	The fees for the types of individual passes issued by the Division are as follows.  Eligibility requirements are stated in regulation #701.

a.	Columbine or Centennial annual pass	$12.50	
b.	Each duplicate columbine Columbine or Centennial annual pass	$5.00	
c.	Individual daily passes for: (APPLIES TO PERSONS SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER) FOR ELDORADO CANYON, COLORADO STATE FOREST, LORY STATE PARKS, AND ARKANSAS HEADWATERS RECREATION AREA.	$3.00	
	(1)  	Eldorado Canyon and Cheyenne Mountain State Parks (applies to persons ten years of age or older), from the day after Labor Day through April 30 of the following year.	$2.00	
	(2)  	Eldorado Canyon and Cheyenne Mountain State Parks (applies to persons ten years of age or older), from May first through Labor Day	$3.00	
	(3)  	Colorado State Forest State Park, Lory State Park, and Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (applies to persons sixteen years of age or older)	$2.00	
4.	The fees for the types of campground-use permits issued by the Division are as follows.  Campground classes are defined in regulation #704.

a.	Campground-use permit for “Full-Hookup Campgrounds”	$20.00/night
$22.00/night	
b.	Campground-use permit for “Electrical Campgrounds”	$16.00/night
$18.00/night	
c.	Campground-use permit for “Basic Campgrounds”	$12.00/night
$14.00/night	
d.	Campground-use permit for “Primitive Campgrounds”	$7.00/night
$8.00/night	
e.	Premium fee for campsites identified in regulation #704, from May first through September Thirtieth	$2.00/night	
5.	The fees for reduced rate Aspen Leaf campground-use permits issued by the division are as follow.  Eligibility requirements are stated in regulation #705.  Reduced rates are offered all days of the year when the campground is open, except weekends and holidays.

a.	Campground-use permit for “full-hookup campgrounds”	$10.00/night
$11.00/night	
b.	Campground-use permit for “electrical campgrounds”	$8.00/night
$9.00/night	
c.	Campground-use permit for “basic campgrounds”	$6.00/night
$7.00/night	
d.	Campground-use permit for “primitive campgrounds”	$3.00/night
$4.00/night	
e.	Premium fee for campsites identified in regulation #704, from May first through September thirtieth	$2.00/night	
6.	The fees for types of group campground-use areas are as follows. Campground classes are defined in regulation #704.
a.	In group camp areas of “Full-Hookup Campgrounds”, the fee shall be $20.00 $22.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.
b.	In group camp areas of  “Electrical Campgrounds”, the fee shall be $16.00 $18.00per night per campsite assigned to such group area.
c.	In group camp areas of “Basic Campgrounds”, the fee shall be $12.00 $14.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.
d.	In group camp areas of “Primitive Campgrounds”, the fee shall be $7.00 $8.00 per night per campsite assigned to such group area.
7.	The fees for types of cabins and yurts are as follows:
a.	For small cabins and yurts that may accommodate a maximum of six people:

(1)	Standard	$60.00/night	
(2)	Premium	$80.00/night	
b.	For large cabins and yurts that may accommodate seven or more people:

(1)	Standard	$90.00/night	
(2)	Premium two bedroom	$120.00/night	
(3)	Premium three bedroom	$160.00/night	
(4)	Premium four bedroom	$220.00/night	
C.	FOR MUELLER STATE PARK CABINS:
(1)	PREMIUM TWO BEDROOM	$120.00/NIGHT	
(2)	PREMIUM THREE BEDROOM	$180.00/NIGHT	
(3)	PREMIUM FOUR BEDROOM	$240.00/NIGHT	
c. D.	The maximum persons capacity shall be posted in each cabin and yurt.
d. E.	There shall be an additional fee of $10.00/night for pets where pets are allowed.
e. F.	Premium facilities contain showers and flush toilets.
f. G.	Notwithstanding the established cabin and yurt fees, the board delegates to the division director the authority to lower a cabin or yurt fee by twenty-five percent when the division director determines that it is necessary to do so based upon one or more of the following criteria:
10.	Event facility permit fees, minimum and maximum rental hours, and damage deposits are as follows.
a.	For Bridge Canyon Overlook and Pikes Peak Amphitheater at Castlewood Canyon State Park and PARK, Panorama Point at Golden Gate Canyon State Park: PARK; AND SOLDIER CANYON SHELTER AT LORY STATE PARK:

(1)	Monday through Thursday and Fridays FRIDAY until 5 P.M.	$150.00	
(2)	Friday after 5 P.M.	$250.00	
(3) (2)	Saturday and Sunday	$300.00	
(4)	Refundable damage deposit	$75.00	
(5) (3)	Minimum/maximum MAXIMUM hours	1 hour/2 hours	
b.	For event facilities numbers 1 and 3 at Castlewood Canyon State Park: PARK AND TIMBER EVENT FACILITY AT LORY STATE PARK:

(1)	Monday through Thursday and Fridays FRIDAY until 5 P.M.	$100.00	
(2)	Friday after 5 P.M., Saturday and Sunday	$150.00	
(3)	Refundable damage deposit	$50.00	
(4) 	Minimum/maximum hours	1 hour/4 hours	
(5)	Ceremony fee (added onto the total only if both a ceremony and a reception are held at the facility)	$150.00	
c.	For event facility number 2 at Castlewood Canyon State Park: PARK AND SOUTH ELTUCK EVENT FACILITY AT LORY STATE PARK:

(1)	Monday through Thursday and Friday until 5 P.M.	$75.00	
(2)	Friday after 5 P.M., Saturday and Sunday	$125.00	
(3)	Refundable damage deposit	$50.00	
(4)	Minimum/maximum hours	1hour/4 hours	
d.	For the Red Barn at Golden Gate Canyon State Park:

(1)	Monday through Thursday and Friday until 5 P.M.	$150.00	
(2)	Friday after 5 P.M., Saturday and Sunday	$200.00	
(3)	Ceremony fee (added onto the total only if both a Ceremony and a reception are held at the facility)	$150.00	
(4)	Refundable damage deposit	$50.00	
(5)	Minimum/maximum hours	1 hour/4 hours	
e.	Every additional hour beyond the first, up to the maximum  $100.00/hour CONFERENCE AND/OR MEETING ROOMS 						$100.00/DAY
f.	Cancellation fees for event facility reservations are $15.00 if the cancellation is made 60 or more days prior to the scheduled event EQUAL TO 25% OF THE BASE FEE IF THE CANCELLATION IS MADE MORE THAN FOURTEEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE RESERVED DATE.  If a cancellation is made within less than 60 FOURTEEN days prior to the event, the cancellation fee shall be ten percent 100% of the total event permit fee.
g.	The maximum persons capacity and hours of operation shall be posted at each event facility.
13.	It is unlawful for any person to transfer, sell, or assign any permit issued by the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, including special activity permits, campground use permits, and group picnic area permits. PERMITS, AND UTILITY PERMITS.
   
BASIS AND PURPOSE
The legislative declaration contained in 33-12-100.2, C.R.S., states that “Because the nature and operation of such state parks and recreation areas, the system can be largely self-supporting, and the users of such resources can help to fund the systems operation and maintenance.  The general assembly declares and intends that as a matter of state policy the system of state parks and state recreation areas should be financed as much as reasonably possible through revenues derived from the users of such system.”

33-10-107 (1)(h) C.R.S. states, in part, that “the Board has power to establish by rules pursuant to section 33-10-111(5) the amounts of fees for certificates, permits, licenses, and passes and any other special charges in order to provide for cash revenues necessary for the continuous operation of the state park and recreation system.”

33-10-111 (5) C.R.S. states, in part, that “the Board may set fees by rule for the use of facilities and programs of the Division.”

Chapter 7 of Parks Board regulations is titled “Passes, Permits, and Registrations.” The amendment to regulation #700 will: eliminate the $3.00 daily vehicle pass provision for Harvey Gap, Sweitzer, Paonia, Mancos, and San Luis Lakes; eliminate the $1.00 per vehicle capacity fee during the high use season at Cherry Creek, Chatfield, Boyd Lake, Eldorado Canyon and Cheyenne Mountain; and increase the daily vehicle pass fee from $5.00 to $6.00.

The amendment to regulation #701 will: provide for a $3.00 individual daily pass fee year round for all persons 16 years of age or older who enter Eldorado Canyon, Colorado State Forest and Lory, except for persons entering these parks in a motor vehicle with a valid pass; provide for a $3.00 individual daily pass fee year round for all persons 16 years of age or older who enter the developed and posted fee sites of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, except for persons entering these parks in a motor vehicle with a valid pass; and allow for the sale of daily vehicle passes at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area.

The amendment to regulation #703 will correct multiple spelling errors.

The amendment to regulation #704 will: redefine “Full-Hookup Campground” to mean that sanitary dump stations and laundry facilities may, as opposed to shall, be available at such campgrounds; establish a two night minimum stay for the cabins at Mueller; eliminate the $2.00/night camping capacity fee charged during the high use season for certain campsites throughout the state park system; establish a utility permit, the possession of which authorizes the holder to use dump stations and fill water holding tanks, both for noncommercial purposes, and specify that a valid park pass for the recreational vehicle is required in addition to the utility permit. 

The amendment to regulation #705 will delete an expired provision of the Aspen Leaf regulation.

The amendment to regulation #706 will require a 25% cancellation fee for all group picnic area reservation cancellations made more than 14 days prior to the reserved date.

The amendment to regulation #708 will: rename the duplicate annual vehicle pass to replacement annual vehicle pass; increase the daily vehicle pass fee from $5.00 to $6.00; eliminate the $3.00 daily vehicle pass for Harvey Gap, Sweitzer, Paonia, Mancos, and San Luis Lakes; eliminate the $1.00 per vehicle capacity fee during the high use season at Cherry Creek, Chatfield, Boyd Lake, Eldorado Canyon and Cheyenne Mountain; establish a $20.00 fee for utility permits and prohibit the unlawful transfer, sale or assignment of utility permits; provide for a $3.00 individual daily pass fee year round for all persons 16 years of age or older who enter Eldorado Canyon, Colorado State Forest, Lory and the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, except for persons entering these parks in a motor vehicle with a valid pass; increase the campground-use permit fee by $2.00/night for full-hookup, electrical and basic campgrounds and $1.00/night for primitive campgrounds; establish a fee schedule for the Mueller cabins of $120/night for premium two bedrooms, $180/night for premium three bedrooms, and $240/night for premium four bedrooms; restructure the event facility permit fee schedule in order to simplify the administration of those fees for event facilities at  Castlewood Canyon and Golden Gate and add the event facilities at Lory to the fee schedule; amend the cancellation fees for event facilities to match the cancellation fees for group picnic areas; and establish a conference/meeting room fee of $100.00/day.   

These regulation amendments are necessary for the efficient administration of pass and permit sales by the Division, for the improved ability to communicate pass and permit fees and policies to guests and to the public at large, and to generate additional cash revenues necessary for the continuous operation of the state park and recreation system.

The statutory authority for these regulations can be found in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 33-10-101, 33-10-102, 33-10-106, 33-10-107, 33-10-108, 33-10-109, 33-10-111, 33-12-100.2, 33-12-101, 33-12-102, 33-12-103, and 24-4-103.  

EFFECTIVE DATE
These regulations shall become effective January 1, 2007 and shall remain in full force and effect until amended, repealed, or superseded by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.  

Adopted by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation of the State of Colorado this 3rd day of March 2006. 

						
Dr. Tom Ready
Chairman

						
Doug Cole
Secretary