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OZARK NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAYS

**MISSOURI**

# 2006 SUPERINTENDENT'S COMPENDIUM

Under the provisions of Title 16, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section
3, and Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapter 1, Parts
1-7, the following Superintendent's Orders (Compendium) are established
for the management, protection, and public use of the Ozark National
Scenic Riverways (Ozark NSR).

**[These orders compliment and apply in addition to the regulations
contained in Parts 1-7 of Title 36 CFR and become effective on May 5,
2006.]{.underline}**

This Compendium in no way restricts or limits the authority of the
Superintendent to otherwise place, at any time, further short term
restrictions or closures on any use or activity for public and employee
safety, natural and cultural resource management and protection,
maintenance, or any other administrative activity.

*Please send any written comments to*: Superintendent, Ozark NSR, P.O.
Box 490, Van Buren, Missouri 63965 ATTN: Chief Ranger.

*If you would like further information*, please contact Kinsey Shilling,
Chief Ranger at (573) 323-4236, ext. 237 or e-mail:
Kinsey_Shilling@nps.gov.

RECOMMENDED: [/s/ Kinsey Shilling 5/9/06]{.underline}

Kinsey Shilling, Chief Ranger Date

CONCUR: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_/s/ Russell
Runge\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_5/9/06\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Russell Runge, Deputy Superintendent Date

APPROVED: [/s/ Noel R Poe 5/9/06]{.underline}

Noel R. Poe, Superintendent Date

**List of subjects**

Page

[Introduction]{.underline}

What is the Superintendent\'s Compendium? 3

What laws and policies allow the Superintendent to develop this
Compendium? 4

Does this Compendium comply with applicable Federal law and
requirements? 4

How are the requirements of the Superintendent\'s Compendium developed?
5

Where does this Compendium apply? 5

What regulations apply within the park boundary regardless of land
ownership? 5

Who enforces the requirements of this Compendium? 6

Is there a penalty for not adhering to the requirements of this
Compendium? 6

How do I provide comment on this Compendium? 6

When will the current Compendium become effective? 6

Is there anything else I need to know about this Compendium? 6

Where may I find a copy of this Compendium once it is approved? 7

[Part 1 - General Provisions]{.underline}

Are there any closures or public use limits imposed within the Ozark
NSR? 8

Do I need a permit to participate in certain activities? 10

[Part 2 - Resource Protection, Public Use and Recreation]{.underline}

May I collect and keep natural, cultural and/or archeological resources
found in the park? 11

May I hunt and/or trap in the park? 11

May I fish in the park? 12

May I camp in the park? 12

May I picnic in the park? 12

May I use an audio device, power saw, portable motor, or generator in
the park? 13

May I have a fire in the park? 13

What do I do with my trash after I visit or use the park? 13

May I have pets in the park? 14

May I ride a horse in the park? 14

May I smoke in the park? 14

May I park my car in the park for more than 24 hours? 14

May I consume alcoholic beverages in the park? 15

Are public assemblies allowed in the park? 15

May I sell or distribute printed materials in the park? 15

May I scatter human ashes in the park? 15

[Part 3 - Boating and water use activities]{.underline}

Do I need a park permit to boat in the park? 16

May I swim in the park? 16

[Part 4 - Vehicles and traffic safety]{.underline}

May I ride my All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the park? 16

[Part 7 - Special Regulations, areas of the National Park
System]{.underline}

Are there any Ozark NSR special regulations? 16

**INTRODUCTION**

A.  **What is the Superintendent\'s Compendium?**

    The Ozark National Scenic Riverways Superintendent\'s Compendium is
    the summary of park specific rules implemented under the
    discretionary authority of the park Superintendent. It serves as
    public notice with an opportunity for public comment, identifies
    areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring
    either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on those
    public use and resource protection regulations that pertain to the
    specific administration of the park. It does not contain those
    regulations found in 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and other
    United States Codes (U.S.C.) and CFR Titles which are enforced
    without further elaboration at the park level.

    The regulations contained in 36 CFR Parts 1-7 are the basic
    mechanism used by the National Park Service (NPS) to preserve and
    protect the natural and cultural resources of the park and to
    protect visitors and property within the park. Parts 1 through 6 are
    general regulations applicable to all areas of the National Park
    System, and Part 7 contains special regulations specific to
    individual parks. Each of these Parts has many sections and
    subsections articulating specific provisions. Within some of these
    Part 1-7 sections and subsections, the Superintendent is granted
    discretionary authority to develop local rules to be responsive to
    the needs of a specific park resource or activity, park plan,
    program, and/or special needs of the general public.

    As an example, 36 CFR 1.5(a) *Closures and Public Use Limits,*
    provides the Superintendent certain discretion in allowing or
    disallowing certain activities. The authority granted by this
    Section, however, requires the Superintendent to comply with the
    Administrative Procedures Act (5 USC Section 551) which requires
    public notice on actions with major impact on visitor-use patterns,
    park resources, or those that are highly controversial in nature.

    Another example is 36 CFR 1.6 *Permits,* which allows the
    Superintendent to require a permit for certain uses and activities
    in the park. This Section, however, requires that a list of
    activities needing a permit (and a fee schedule for the various
    types of permits) be maintained by the park.

    A final example is 36 CFR 2.1(c)(1) *Preservation of Natural,
    Cultural and Archeological Resources*, which provides the
    Superintendent the authority to designate certain fruits, nuts or
    unoccupied seashells which may be gathered by hand for personal use.
    This activity can occur, however, only if a written determination
    shows that the allowed activity does not adversely affect park
    wildlife, the reproductive potential of a plant species or otherwise
    adversely affect park resources.

    **[This compendium should be used in conjunction with 36 CFR,
    Sections 1-7, to more fully understand the regulations governing the
    use and enjoyment of all the areas of the National Park
    System.]{.underline}**

    A copy of 36 CFR can be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing
    Office at:

    Superintendent of Documents

    P.O. Box 371954

    Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954

    Or by calling: (202) 512-1800

    The Code of Federal Regulations is also available on the Internet
    at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.

B.  **What laws and policies allow the Superintendent to develop this
    Compendium?**

    The NPS is granted broad statutory authority in 16 U.S.C. Section 1
    *et.seq.* (National Park Service Organic Act of 1916, as amended) to
    \". . . regulate the use of the Federal areas known as national
    parks, monuments, and reservations . . . by such means and measures
    as conform to the fundamental purposes of the said parks . . . which
    purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic
    objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of
    the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them
    unimpaired for the enjoyment for future generations\" (16 U.S.C.
    Section 1). In addition, the Organic Act allows the NPS, through the
    Secretary of the Interior, to \"make and publish such rules and
    regulations as he may deem necessary or proper for the use and
    management of the parks, monuments, and reservations under the
    jurisdiction of the National Park Service\" (16 U.S.C. Section 3).

    In 1970, Congress amended the NPS Organic Act to clarify its
    intentions as to the overall mission of the NPS. Through the General
    Authorities Act of 1970 (16 U.S.C. Sections 1a1 - 1a8), Congress
    brought all areas administered by the NPS into one National Park
    System and directed the NPS to manage all areas under its
    administration consistent with the Organic Act of 1916.

    In 1978, Congress amended the General Authorities Act of 1970 and
    reasserted Systemwide the high standard of protection defined in the
    original Organic Act by stating \"Congress further reaffirms,
    declares, and directs that the promotion and regulation of the
    various areas of the National Park System, as defined by Section 1
    of this Title, shall be consistent with and founded in the purpose
    established by Section 1 of this Title, to the common benefit of all
    people of the United States.\"

    16 U.S.C. Section 1c defines the National Park System as \" . . .
    any areas of land and water now or hereafter administered by the
    Secretary of the Interior through the National Park Service for
    park, monument, historic, parkway, recreational, or other
    purposes.\"

    36 CFR Section 1.7(b) requires the Superintendent to compile in
    writing all the designations, closures, permit requirements, and
    other restrictions imposed under discretionary authority. This
    compilation, called the Superintendent\'s Compendium, shall be
    updated annually and made available to the public upon request.

    In addition to the above statutory authority, the Superintendent is
    also guided by established NPS policy as found in the *NPS
    Management Policies* (2001). As stated in this policy document, the
    primary responsibility of the NPS is to protect and preserve our
    national natural and cultural resources while providing for the
    enjoyment of these resources by visitors and other users, as long as
    use does not impair specific park resources or overall visitor
    experience. The appropriateness of any particular visitor use or
    recreational experience is resource based and will vary from park to
    park; therefore, a use or activity that is appropriate in one park
    area may not be appropriate in another. Each park Superintendent is
    directed to analyze overall park use and determine if any particular
    use is appropriate. Where conflict arises between use and resource
    protection, where the Superintendent has a basis to believe a
    resource is or would become impaired, then that Superintendent is
    obliged to place limitations on public use.

C.  **Does this Compendium comply with applicable Federal law and
    requirements?**

    The Superintendent\'s Compendium is not considered a significant
    rule requiring review by the Office of Management and Budget under
    Executive Order 12866. In addition, this Compendium does not have a
    significant economic effect on a number of small entities nor impose
    a significant cost on any local, state or tribal government or
    private organization and therefore does not fall under the
    requirements of either the Regulatory Flexibility Act or the
    Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.

    The actions and requirements described in this Compendium are found
    to be categorically excluded from compliance with the procedural
    requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in
    Department of the Interior (DOI) Guidelines 516 DM 6 and as such an
    Environmental Assessment will not be prepared.

D.  **How are the requirements of the Superintendent\'s Compendium
    developed?**

As outlined above, the NPS has broad authority and responsibility to
determine what types of uses and activities are appropriate in any
particular National Park System area. The requirements of the
Superintendent\'s Compendium are developed through an analysis and
determination process for that particular NPS area. The decision
criteria used during this process are:

-   Is the use or activity consistent with the National Park Service
    Organic Act and NPS policy?

-   Is the use or activity consistent and compatible with the park\'s
    enabling legislation, management objectives, and corresponding
    management plans?

-   Will the use or activity damage or impair the park\'s protected
    natural and cultural resources and other protected values?

-   Will the use or activity disturb or be in conflict with wildlife,
    vegetation, and environmental protection actions and values?

-   Will the use or activity conflict with or be incompatible with
    traditional park uses and activities?

-   Will the use or activity compromise employee or public safety?

**E. Where does this Compendium apply?**

The regulations contained in this Compendium apply to all persons
entering, using, visiting or otherwise within the boundaries of
federally owned lands and waters administered by the NPS as part of the
Ozark National Scenic Riverways. This includes all water subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States, including all navigable waters and
areas within their ordinary reach (up to the ordinary high water mark)
without regard to the ownership of the submerged lands or lowlands.

The Federally managed portion of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways
includes the Jacks Fork River and environs from the park boundary
upstream from the Highway 17 Bridge to the park boundary downstream from
Keatons, and downstream from the town of Eminence at the park boundary
to its confluence with the Current River at Two Rivers. Also included is
the Current River from the park boundary near Montauk State Park
downstream to the park boundary two miles above the town of Van Buren;
and the park begins again two miles downstream from the town of Van
Buren to the park boundary at Gooseneck. You can find this information
on the park map, available at any park office or visitor contact
station.

**F. What federal regulations apply within the park boundary regardless
of land ownership?**

The regulations contained in these sections apply, regardless of land
ownership including easement property, on all lands and waters within
Ozark National Scenic Riverways that are under the legislative
(concurrent) jurisdiction of the United States.

Section 2.2 Wildlife protection

Section 2.3 Fishing

Section 2.4 Weapons, traps, and nets

Section 2.13 Fires

Section 2.22 Property

Section 2.30 Misappropriation of property and services

Section 2.31 Trespassing, tampering, and vandalism

Section 2.32 Interfering with agency functions

Section 2.34 Disorderly conduct

Section 2.36 Gambling

Section 4 All parts

Section 5.8 Discrimination in employment practices

Section 5.9 Discrimination in furnishing public accommodations and
transportation services

**G.** **Who enforces the requirements of this Compendium?**

Only NPS Law Enforcement Park Rangers can enforce the requirements of
the United States Code, CFR Titles, and this Superintendent\'s
Compendium. However, many Federal laws and regulations have similar
statutes found in State and local law. Many of the requirements of this
Compendium complement existing State and local law and regulations which
are also in effect within the park and enforced by State and local law
enforcement officers.

**H. Is there a penalty for not adhering to the requirements found in
this Compendium?**

A person who violates any provision of the regulations found in 36 CFR
Parts 1-7, along with this compendium, is subject to a fine as provided
by law (18 U.S.C. 3571) up to \$5,000 for individuals and \$10,000 for
organizations, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months (18 U.S.C.
3559), or both, and shall be adjudged to pay all court costs associated
with any court proceedings. You may receive a list of fines associated
with any particular provision by contacting the Chief Ranger at the park
address found below.

**I. How do I provide comment on this Compendium?**

The park welcomes comments about its programs and activities at any
time. Comments specific to the current year's Compendium will be
accepted until March 1^st^ of that year. Any comments received after
March 1st, will be used in the final decision-making process for the
following years Compendium.

Any changes to this Compendium recommended by the public or others, and
accepted by the Superintendent, will be incorporated into this
compendium without further public comment and review.

Please send any written comments to:

Superintendent

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

P.O. Box 490

Van Buren, MO 63965

ATT: 2004 Superintendent\'s Compendium

or e-mail your comments to: OZAR_Ranger_Activities@nps.gov. Please title
the subject box: Superintendent\'s Compendium.

**J. When do Compendiums become effective?**

The Ozark NSR Superintendent\'s Compendium's effective date is listed on
the first page of the document and remains in effect until superseded.

**K. Is there anything else I need to know about this compendium?**

Some of the terms used in this Compendium may be unclear to you. If you
are unsure about a specific term please consult 36 CFR 1.4
*Definitions*. Terms that may be unique to this Compendium will be
defined.

**Where may I find a copy of this Compendium once it is approved?**

Copies of the Compendium are available at park Headquarters. Hours of
operation vary. Please call ahead of time to ensure the facility is
open.

> Ozark National Scenic Riverways
>
> 404 Watercress
>
> P.O. Box 490
>
> Van Buren, MO 63965
>
> \(573\) 323-4236

The Ozark National Scenic Riverways Superintendent's Compendium may also
be found on the Riverway Website at:
[www.nps.gov/ozar/](http://www.nps.gov/ozar/). Look under Management
Documents.

> **PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS**
>
> (The following Sections are from 36 CFR)

**Are there any closures or public use limits imposed within the Ozark
National Scenic Riverways?**

**Section 1.5 - Closures and Public Use Limits**

**Section 1.5(a)(1)** [General Public Use]{.underline}

All public use in any area closed by the Superintendent and identified
with an official sign is prohibited.

This includes all park maintenance facility compounds. These compounds
and facilities, found on Highway 103 south of Van Buren in the Big
Spring area of the park, Shawnee Shop located near Highway 106 east of
Eminence, Alley Spring Shop located near Highway 106 west of Eminence,
and Round Spring Shop located near Highway 19 north of Eminence are for
official business only.

In addition, areas may be temporarily closed for a variety of reasons
including site restoration; protection of endangered or threatened
animal and plant species, and protection of fragile cultural and
historic sites.

[Vehicle access]{.underline}

Vehicles are required to stay 100' away from the Jacks Fork and Current
Rivers unless on a designated road **or** at a park facility **or**
crossing at a 'designated crossing".

[Floating]{.underline}

Rivers are closed to floating during times of flooding when the water
level exceeds two feet above the "average levels", and/or other times
deemed unsafe by the District Ranger. Two exceptions are at Baptist camp
which closes with a one foot rise and at Cedargrove which closes when
the water runs over the bridge curb. The "average levels" and closed
levels are listed below:

**[Current River]{.underline}** [Average levels]{.underline} [Closed
Level]{.underline}

Baptist Camp 1.00' 2' (+1' rise)

Cedargrove 0.50' when runs over bridge curb

Akers Ferry 2.00' 4'

Pulltite 2.20' 4.20'

Round Spring Bridge 3.24 ' 5.24'

Two River 1.50' 3.5'

Powder Mill Bridge 2.50' 4.5'

Van Buren Bridge 3.00' 5'

**[Jacks Fork River]{.underline}** [Average levels]{.underline} [Closed
Level]{.underline}

17 Bridge 1.65' 3.65' or '0' or '2'on bridge piers

106 Bridge at Alley Sp. 3.30' 5.30'

Eminence Bridge 4.40' 6.40'

Note: "Average levels" is based on an April 10, 2000 analysis of
historical USGS data and Ranger observations.

[Caves]{.underline}

The following caves are closed to public access year around due to
public safety and/or natural resource protection issues:

-   Welch Spring Cave

-   Mose Prater Chimney Cave

-   Devils Well

-   Wallace Cave

-   Polygonal Pit

-   Big Spring Well Cave

-   Sluiceway Cave

-   Fire Hydrant Collapse

-   Bald Eagle Cave

-   Nill Cave

-   Jacks Fork Bat Cave

-   Coalbank Cave

-   Williams Mountain Cave

-   Granite Quarry Cave

-   Ditch Cave

-   Flowstone Drop Cave

-   Lost Man \*\*

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-   Bluff Cave \*\*

-   Branson Cave\*\*

-   Round Spring Cavern \*\*

> \*\* = Caves that are accessible through cave permits or NPS guided
> tours.

[Hunting]{.underline}

Hunting and trapping are prohibited within the following areas:

-Alley Spring (former state park boundaries)

-Big Spring (former state park boundaries)

-Round Spring (former state park boundaries)

Additionally, hunting is prohibited within 300 yards of any developed
area including: buildings, administrative compounds, camping areas,
hiking trails or public use facilities administered by the Riverways or
within 50 feet of any road or as posted. This includes discharging a
firearm, shooting an arrow from a bow, or shooting a bolt from a
crossbow towards any building, administrative compound, public use
facility, or designated campsite or across any road.

[Glass beverage containers]{.underline}

The possession or use of glass beverage containers in caves, on trails
or waterways, or within 50 feet of any river or stream in the park is
prohibited for public safety and sanitation, except in campgrounds or
picnic sites, or in vehicles on roads and parking areas.

[Geocaching]{.underline}

Geocaching anywhere within the park boundary is prohibited.

[Paint-balling]{.underline}

The possession and/or use of a paint-ball gun, or similar device, is
prohibited.

[Technical Climbing/rappelling]{.underline}

The following areas are closed to technical climbing and rappelling:

-   Areas within the park that are designated as state natural areas and

> rock faces above caves, springs, and spring branches and trails

The installation and/or use of any permanent bolt, anchor, or chipped
rock hold is prohibited throughout the Riverways.

**Do I need a permit to participate in certain activities?**

**Section 1.6 - Permits**

**Section 1.6(f)**

The following activities originating and/or terminating within the park
boundary require a written permit:

Special Use Permits

-   Research specimen collection - 36 CFR 2.5(a)

-   Special events including all sporting events/races, pageants,
    contests, auto shows and boat regattas/races, organized group
    picnics, ceremonies of any kind or size, partisan political events
    and other similar activities - 36 CFR 2.50(a)

-   Public assemblies and meetings - 36 CFR 2.51(a)

-   Sale and distribution of printed materials - 36 CFR 2.52(a)

-   Grazing and agricultural use - 36 CFR 2.60(b)

-   Residing on park lands - 36 CFR 2.61(a)

-   Memorialization and scattering of human ashes - 36 CFR 2.62(b)

Commercial Permits

-   Advertisements - 36 CFR 5.1

-   Business operations -- 36 CFR 5.3 (effective 01/01/2004)

-   Commercial filming - 36 CFR 5.5(a)

-   Commercial photography - 36 CFR 5.5(b)

-   Construction activities including buildings, docks, roads, trails,
    paths, other ways, telephone lines, power lines, and other public
    and private utilities - 36 CFR 5.7

-   Horse and/or pack animal outfitter use

Cave Entry Permits

-   Entry into Lost Man Cave, Branson Cave, Bluff Cave

Engaging in any of the above activities without a permit is prohibited.

**PART 2 - RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION**

**May I collect and keep natural, cultural and/or archeological
resources found in the park?**

**Section 2.1 - Preservation of natural, cultural and archeological
resources**

**Section 2.1(a)(1)(ii)** -- Entering any and all springs and spring
branches is prohibited to include wading, swimming, boating, and tubing.

**Section 2.1(a)(4)** - Firewood

Dead and down wood, including driftwood, may be collected for personal
use in the park by park visitors as campfire fuel.

**Section 2.1(c)(1)** - Collection and use of fruits, berries, nuts, or
unoccupied mussel shells

The gathering by hand of edible fruits, berries and nuts for personal
use or consumption on site is permitted in accordance with listed size
and quantity limits. This includes the gathering of edible mushrooms,
but does not include the tapping of maple trees, or any other tree
species, for sap.

apples (1 bushel) mushrooms (1/2 bushel)

blackberries (4 gal) pawpaw fruit (1/2 bushel)

black cherries (4 gal) pears (1 bushel)

butternuts (1/2 bushel) peaches (1 bushel)

deerberries (4 gal) persimmons (1/2 bushel)

dewberries (4 gal) plums (1/2 bushel)

elderberries (4 gal) prickly pear fruit (1/2 bushel)

gooseberries (4 gal) raspberries (4 gal)

grapes (1 bushel) red mulberries (4 gal)

hackberries (4 gal) rose hips (4 gal)

hazel nuts (1/2 bushel) serviceberries (4 gal)

hickory nuts (1 bushel) strawberries (4 gal)

horse chestnuts (1 bushel) sumac berries (4 gal)

black walnuts (1 bushel)

The collection of wildflowers or any other plant material not identified
above is prohibited.

**May I hunt and/or trap in the park?**

**Section 2.2 - Wildlife Protection**

**Section 2.2(b)(1)** - Hunting and Trapping

Hunting and trapping in the park is allowed in accordance with
applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, with the following
special conditions:

Hunting and trapping are prohibited within the following areas:

-Alley Spring (former state park boundaries)

-Big Spring (former state park boundaries)

-Round Spring (former state park boundaries)

Additionally, hunting and trapping is prohibited within 300 yards of any
developed area including: buildings, administrative compounds, camping
areas, hiking trails or public use facilities administered by the
Riverways or within 50 feet of any road or as posted. This includes
discharging a firearm, shooting an arrow from a bow, or shooting a bolt
from a crossbow towards any building, administrative compound, public
use facility, or designated campsite or across any road. Building or
hunting from a tree stand or other elevated device which is affixed to a
tree by nails, spikes, lag-bolts, screws, or similar device is
prohibited. The use of screw-in ladder steps is also prohibited.

**May I fish in the park?**

**Section 2.3 - Fishing**

Fishing in the park is allowed in accordance with applicable Federal and
state laws and regulations, with the following special conditions:

**Section 2.3(d)(8)** - Fishing from bridges

Fishing from any bridge is prohibited.

**Section 7.83** - Fishing is prohibited in springs and spring branches.

**Section 7.83(d)(2)** - Worm digging is permitted within the river
bottoms, except in developed areas and for commercial use. All holes
shall be filled in upon collection of the bait and the ground returned
to its original contour.

**May I camp in the park?**

**Section 2.10 - Camping and food storage**

Camping is allowed at designated campgrounds in the park in accordance
with the regulations found in 36 CFR 2.10 *Camping and food storage*,
with the following special conditions:

**Section 2.10(a)** - Conditions

Drive-in camping is restricted to designated camping areas only. Gravel
bar camping is restricted to float-in or walk-in campers only, as long
as campsites are ½ mile away from designated camping.

Camping inside caves or within 50 feet of the mouth of caves or within
50 feet of river accesses/landings is prohibited.

Camping stays are limited to 14 days in any thirty (30) day period at
any area, said period to commence the date the site is occupied. All
camping equipment, including vehicles, must be removed from the camping
area at the end of such fourteen (14) day period.

Individual campsites are to be occupied by no more than 6 persons, 2
tents, and 2 vehicles unless otherwise posted.

**May I picnic in the park?**

**Section 2.11 - Picnicking**

Picnicking is allowed anywhere in the park except:

-   In areas closed to the public and posted in accordance with 36 CFR
    1.5(a)(1).

-   Inside and within 50 feet of the mouth of caves and at river
    access/landings.

-   The following picnic shelters can be reserved ten days in advance:
    Big Spring, Peavine in the Big Spring area, Alley Spring, Burr Oak
    at Alley, and Round Spring. Otherwise, if the shelter is not
    reserved for the day, it is available on a first-come first-served
    basis.

-   Areas beyond 300' from ordinary low water mark on scenic easement
    property

**May I use an audio device, power saws, portable motors, generators, or
other portable motor, engine or powered devices in the park?**

**Section 2.12 - Audio disturbances**

**Section 2.12(a)(1)** - Audio devices

Radios, televisions, tape decks and other similar audio devices may be
operated within the park as long as they meet standards listed in 36 CFR
2.12(a)(1) and do not interfere with the use of the area by other
individuals. Excessive loudness is prohibited. These devices may not be
operated during quiet hours, 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

**Section 2.12** - Power saws, generators

Operation of a chain saw, portable motor, generator or similar device
within the park is prohibited:

-   During Quiet Hours between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

-   Except during gigging season in boats in compliance with State law

**May I have a fire in the park?**

**Section 2.13 - Fires**

**Section 2.13(a)(1)** - Conditions

Campfires are permitted at designated campsites and must be contained in
the provided fire ring. Cook-fires are permitted in designated picnic
areas and must be contained in the provided grills, or in a portable
grill or stove brought to the park by an individual.

The burning of tires or other petroleum based products is prohibited.

Fires are prohibited in caves and within 50 feet of the mouth of caves.

Fires are prohibited within 50 feet of designated river
accesses/landings above the normal high water mark except during gigging
season.

**Section 2.13(b)** - Unattended fires

No fire shall be left unattended. All campfires and cook-fires will be
out and cold before any site is permanently vacated or simply left for
the day.

**Section 2.13(c)** - Fire closures

During periods of elevated fire danger open fires will be restricted or
prohibited in accordance with the park's fire management plan. The park
will also coordinate fire restrictions with appropriate Federal, State
and local fire agency. Notice of any fire restriction will be posted at
all visitor contact stations, landings, and other major public use
facilities.

**What do I do with my trash after I visit or use the park?**

**Section 2.14 - Sanitation and refuse**

**Section 2.14(a)(9)** - Disposal of human waste

Disposal of human waste where a toilet is not provided or available must
be buried at least 6 inches under ground and a minimum of 100 feet from
any water source, high water mark, trail or other developed facility.

**May I have pets in the park?**

**Section 2.15 - Pets**

**Section 2.15(a)(1)** - Pets are not allowed in any public building or
office except for service animals.

Leaving pets unattended in vehicles during hot weather in such manner as
may cause death or overheating is prohibited.

**Section 2.15(e)** - Pets are allowed in government quarters in
compliance with the government quarters pet policy.

**May I ride a horse in the park?**

**Section 2.16 - Horse and pack animals**

**Section 2.16(b)**

Horse use is only permitted on unpaved roads and the following
designated trails within the Riverways:

-   Two Rivers Loop

-   Jerktail Loop

-   Shawnee Loop

-   Broadfoot Loop

Rivers may be crossed with horses only at designated horse trail
crossings. Bathing or lingering horses in waters of the park is
prohibited.

Tying horses directly to trees is prohibited. Cross tying to opposite
trees is permitted.

Horse camping is NOT permitted in developed areas.

**May I smoke in the park?**

**Section 2.21 - Smoking**

Smoking in any park owned or leased building, vehicle, vessel or shared
government residence is prohibited.

Smoking is prohibited in the backcountry during posted fire bans.

**May I park my car in the park for more than 24 hours?**

**Section 2.22 - Property**

**Section 2.22(a)(2)** -Visitors are authorized to leave vehicles
unattended, in excess of 24 hours, in designated parking areas while
engaged in park activities. Parking is limited to seven days.

**May I consume alcoholic beverages in the park?**

**Section 2.35 - Alcoholic Beverages, state law applies**

**Section 2.35(a) (3)** - Prohibited areas

The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Alley Mill and
Storys Creek School House is prohibited.

The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in any park owned
or leased building, vehicle, or vessel is prohibited except with
permission from the Superintendent. This does not include individuals
who are using picnic shelters or housing units from the park. Note that
concession operations at Alley Springs, Round Springs, Pulltite and Two
Rivers are currently permitted to sell alcohol.

**Are public assemblies, including demonstrations and other expressions
of First Amendment rights allowed in the park?**

**Section 2.51 - Public Assemblies**

**Section 2.51(e)** - Locations and conditions

Permits are required for any public assemblies, meetings, gatherings,
demonstrations, parades and other public expressions of opinions with in
the Riverways. Written applications for permits must be submitted to the
Superintendent within a reasonable timeframe prior to the date desired
for the event; processing usually requires 48 hours. The activity must
not conflict with any scheduled NPS function or program. The following
areas have been designated as available for public assemblies, pursuant
to a permit: Burr Oak Picnic Area at Alley Spring, Old Craft
Demonstration Area at Big Spring, and Round Spring Cave Parking lot
(maps attached). Public assemblies and meetings are generally prohibited
in all other areas of the park.

**May I sell or distribute in the park printed materials in association
with public assemblies and other First Amendment activities?**

**Section 2.52 - Sale and distribution of printed materials**

**Section 2.52(e)** - Locations and conditions

The following areas have been designated for the sale or distribution of
printed materials in association with public assemblies and other First
Amendment activities, pursuant to a permit: Alley Spring Picnic Area,
Big Spring Picnic Area, and Round Spring Picnic Area (maps attached).
The sale or distribution of printed materials in all other areas of the
park is prohibited.

**May I scatter human ashes in the park?**

**Section 2.62 - Memorialization**

**Section 2.62(b)** - Conditions

The scattering of human ashes is permitted within the park under the
terms and conditions of a special use permit. No ashes will be scattered
from an airplane flying less than 2,000 feet above the park. No teeth or
identifiable human bones shall be included in the ashes.

**PART 3 - BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES**

**Do I need a park permit to boat in the park?**

No. Boats must be in compliance with State law.

**Section 3.6(a) -** The practice of lashing or tying together of two or
more canoes or tubes while underway on the Current River and tributaries
thereof and the Jacks Fork River, within the boundaries of Ozark
National Scenic Riverways is prohibited.

**May I swim in the Riverways?**

**Section 3.21 - Swimming and bathing**

**Section 3.21(a)(1) - Designated areas as closed to swimming**

Swimming, bathing, and wading in springs and spring branches are
prohibited.

**PART 4 - VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SAFETY**

**May I ride my All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the park?**

**Section 4.10**

ATV's are allowed on county roads if that county has a permit system.
The ATV's and ATV operators must be in compliance with state laws and
federal regulations when operating within the park boundary.

**PART 7 - SPECIAL REGULATIONS, AREAS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM**

**Are there any special regulations pertaining specifically to the Ozark
National Scenic Riverways that I need to be aware of?**

Regulations specific to any particular National Park System area are
found in 36 CFR Part 7. The Ozark National Scenic Riverways has five
specific regulations found in 36 CFR Part 7, Section 7.83. These
regulations deal with restrictions for motorized vessels - 7.83(a),
SCUBA diving - 7.83(b), Commercial Activities 7.83(c), fishing -
7.83(d), and frogs, turtles, and crayfish - 7.83(e). Specific conditions
and requirements associated with these activities are outlined here and
in other sections described above.

**Section 7.83(a) - Restrictions for Motorized Vessels**

\(1\) On waters situated within the boundaries of Ozark National Scenic
Riverways, the use of a motorized vessel is limited to a vessel equipped
with an outboard motor only. Inboards and personal watercraft are
prohibited.

\(2\) For the purposes of this section, horsepower ratings on a
particular motor will be based upon the prevailing industry standard of
power output at the propeller shaft as established by the manufacturer.

\(3\) The use of a motorized vessel is allowed as follows:

\(i\) Above the Big Spring landing on the Current River and below Alley
Spring on the Jacks Fork River with an outboard motor not to exceed 40
horsepower.

\(ii\) Above Round Spring on the Current River and above Alley Spring
(at the Hwy 106 bridge) on the Jacks Fork River with an outboard motor
not to exceed 25 horsepower.

\(iii\) Above Akers Ferry on the Current River from May 1 to September
15 with an outboard motor not to exceed 10 horsepower.

\(iv\) Above Bay Creek on the Jacks Fork River from March 1 to the
Saturday before Memorial Day with an outboard motor not to exceed 10
horsepower.

\(4\) Operating a motorized vessel other than as allowed in Section
7.83(a) is prohibited.

**Section 7.83(b) - SCUBA Diving**

\(1\) SCUBA diving is prohibited within all springs and spring branches
on Federally owned land within the boundaries of Ozark National Scenic
Riverways without a written permit from the Superintendent.

\(2\) Permits. The Superintendent may issue written permits for SCUBA
diving in springs within the boundaries of Ozark National Scenic
Riverways; p*rovided,* (i) that the permit applicant will be engaged in
scientific or educational investigations which will have demonstrable
value to the National Park Service in its management or understanding of
riverways resources.

**Section 7.83(c) - Commercial Activities**

The activities listed herein constitute commercial activities which are
prohibited within the boundaries of Ozark National Scenic Riverways,
except in accordance with the provisions of a permit, contract, or other
written agreement with the United States. The National Park Service
reserves the right to limit the number of such permits, contracts, or
other written agreements, when, in the judgment of the NPS, such
limitation is necessary in the interest of visitor enjoyment, public
safety, or preservation or protection of the resources or values of the
Riverways.

\(1\) The sale or rental of any goods or equipment to a member or
members of the public which is undertaken in the course of an ongoing or
regular commercial enterprise.

\(2\) The performance of any service or activity for a member or members
of the public in exchange for monetary or other valuable consideration.

\(3\) The delivery or retrieval within the boundaries of Ozark National
Scenic Riverways of watercraft or associated boating equipment which has
been rented or sold to a member or members of the public at a location
not within the Riverways, when such delivery or retrieval is performed
by a principal, employee or agent of the commercial enterprise offering
the equipment for rental or sale and when these services are performed
as an integral part, necessary complement, or routine adjunct of or to
the rental transaction, whether or not any charge, either separately or
in combination with any other charge, is made for these services.

\(4\) The performance, by a principal, employee, or agent of a
commercial enterprise, within the boundaries of Ozark National Scenic
Riverways of any other service or activity for which a fee, charge or
other compensation is not collected, but which is an integral part,
necessary complement, or routine adjunct of or to any commercial
transaction undertaken by that enterprise for which monetary or other
valuable consideration is charged or collected, even though such
transaction in initiated, performed, or concluded outside the boundaries
of the Riverways.

\(5\) The solicitation of any business, employment, occupation,
profession, trade, work or undertaking, which is engaged in with some
continuity, regularity or permanency for any livelihood, gain, benefit,
advantage, or profit.

**7.83(d) - Fishing**

\(1\) Unless otherwise designated, fishing in a manner authorized under
applicable State law is allowed.

\(2\) The Superintendent may designate times and locations and establish
conditions under which the digging of bait for personal use is allowed.

**7.83(e) - Frogs, turtles, and crayfish**

The taking of frogs, turtles and crayfish is considered "fishing"
according to State fishing regulations and will be enforced in
accordance with applicable Federal and state laws and regulations.

\(1\) The Superintendent may designate times and locations and establish
conditions governing the taking of frogs, turtles, and/or crayfish upon
a written determination that the taking of frogs, turtles, and/or
crayfish:

\(i\) Is consistent with the purposes for which the area was
established; and

\(ii\) Will not be detrimental to other park wildlife or the
reproductive potential of the species to be

> taken; and

\(iii\) Will not have an adverse effect on the ecosystem.

\(2\) Violation of established conditions or designations is prohibited.

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