HAR §13-146-51. Camping permits

(a) The following provisions shall apply to camping: (1) Camping and the use of recreational trailers or other camper units is only permitted at locations designated by the board or its authorized representative. 14 6—25 3373 ~ §13—146—51 (2) The board or its authorized representative may establish check-in and check-out times for camping facilities. (3) The installation or construction of permanent camping facilities is prohibited except as authorized by the board or its authorized representative. (4) The digging or leveling of the ground at any campsite is prohibited except with the written permission of the board or its authorized representative. (5) Camping equipment shall be completely removed and the campsite cleaned before departure from the site. (b) All persons, groups, organizations, or associations desiring to camp shall obtain a camping permit authorizing the use of specific camping areas and facilities: (1) Applicants for camping permits shall provide their name, address, telephone numbers, identification numbers and the names of all persons three years of age or older covered by the permit, and identification satisfactory to the board or its authorized representative, if requested. (2) Each permit will reserve the use of the desired camping area for a specified date or dates. (3) Requests for camping permits and confirmation of the same for state operated campsites shall be made either through the internet, a direct visit to the district offices, by telephone, or through the mail. Reservations for campsites operated by concessionaires shall be made directly with the concessionaire. (4) The maximum camping duration under each 14 6—26 3373 ;~t~ §13—146—51 permit at any one park or campground shall be five consecutive nights. (5) Persons three years of age or older shall have their names printed on the permit to be allowed to camp. (c) Camping permits shall be denied when: (1) The size of the group exceeds the capacity of the existing facilities; or (2) The applicant or any person to be covered by the permit has camped in or has been issued a camping permit for the same park or campground within a period of thirty days preceding the requested camping dates. (d) No person, group, organization, or association shall remain at any one specified park, camping area, or backcountry, or in isolated sections of the premises for a period longer than five consecutive nights; provided however, that the board or its authorized representative may extend the stay for good cause. The board or its authorized representative may establish lower maximum camping periods for specific areas. (e) Payment of fees and charges for camping permits shall be set by the board and the following shall apply: (1) Payment of the total cost of camping is required to receive a permit. The fee shall be paid on the date the reservation is made. (2) A service fee may be charged for permit issuance, changes to, or cancellation of an issued camping permit. (3) Refund of the total cost of the permit less any service fee, may be made through the internet or by notifying the district office, in writing, of the cancellation a minimum of fifteen days prior to the first day of permitted use. (4) Permits which are paid in full, and not 14 6—27 3373 ~ §13—146—51 canceled by the permittee, shall remain valid for the entire duration of the permit period. [Eff 4/16/90; am and comp 6/8/99; am 1/22/10; comp OCT 082020 1 (Auth: HRS §184—5) (Imp: HRS §184—5)