All the laws and regulations within the State of California that pertain to camping, campfires, and other activities associated with camping, including overnight parking…
California Code of Regulations
The California Code of Regulations are rules enacted by state agencies that give additional clarification to the state laws (California Codes) and have the same power of law.
Title 14 – Natural Resources
Division 3 – Department of Parks and Recreation
- 14 CCR § 4300 Authority – Establishes that rules herein apply to all lands managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
- 14 CCR § 4301 Definitions – Selected definitions that pertain to camping regulations
- 14 CCR § 4305 Animals – Visitors cannot damage or destroy wild animals
- 14 CCR § 4306 Plants and Driftwood – Visitors cannot damage or destroy plants
- 14 CCR § 4307 Geological Features – Visitors cannot damage or destroy landscape
- 14 CCR § 4308 Archaeological Features – Visitors cannot damage or remove historical artifacts
- 14 CCR § 4310 Litter – Rules for dumping trash illegally
- 14 CCR § 4311 Fire in Stoves, Smoking – Rules about campfires and cooking
- 14 CCR § 4312 Control of Animals – Rules about pets
- 14 CCR § 4313 Weapons and Traps – Rules regarding guns and other weapons
- 14 CCR § 4314 Fireworks – Bans the lighting of fireworks
- 14 CCR § 4319 Games and Recreational Activities – Bans activities endangering the safety of others
- 14 CCR § 4320 Peace and Quiet – Establishes quiet hours
- 14 CCR § 4322 Nudity – Makes it illegal to be naked in public view
- 14 CCR § 4324 Sanitation – Bans dumping of sewage and waste water on the ground
- 14 CCR § 4330 Pesticides – Restricts use of pesticides (Borax, DE, repellents, etc)
- 14 CCR § 4451 Camping – Restricts camping to only areas designated for camping
- 14 CCR § 4452 Number Occupying Campsites – Defines maximum people and vehicles
- 14 CCR § 4454 Occupancy – Defines when a campsite is considered occupied
- 14 CCR § 4455 Camping Time Limits – Defines maximum number of days
- 14 CCR § 4456 Vacating – Defines 12:00pm as the check out time
Title 21 – Public Works Division
2. Department of Transportation
Chapter 20. Permissible Activity and Use of Safety Roadside Rest Areas and Vista Points in and Along California State Highways, Article 3. General Prohibitions and Restrictions
- 21 CCR § 2205 General – Describes the rules pertaining to the use of highway rest areas and view points.
