Please Study the Regulations. Deliberate infractions may bring a penalty
not to exceed $500 fine, or 6 months imprisonment, or both.
Suggestions, complaints, or comments regarding any phase of the park
operation should be communicated immediately to the superintendent, or
to any ranger or park officer, who will notify the superintendent.
=_Camps._=--Camping is permitted only in numbered and designated camp
sites. As far as possible, burn garbage in camp fire, and deposit empty
cans and residue in garbage cans provided. Do not wash clothing or
cooking utensils under hydrants, in streams, lakes, or otherwise pollute
the water in the park. Observe quiet hours--at least from 10 p. m. until
6 a. m. Consider your neighbor.
=_Automobiles._=--Cars must be equipped with good brakes, horns, and
lights. Careful driving is required for the protection of yourself and
others. Keep to the right of the road and avoid passing on curves. Speed
limit signs are posted. Obey traffic rules and regulations. Permit fee
is $1, allowing entrance to General Grant National Park also.
Automobiles are not permitted in the park through the Ash Mountain or
Lost Grove entrances after 9 p. m. or before 5 a. m., except Saturdays
or days preceding holidays, when the closing hour for entry is 11 p. m.
=_Trash._=--Deposit papers, lunch refuse, film carton, gum, or wrappers
of any nature in receptacles provided.
=_Fires._=--Light fires only in designated places. Extinguish completely
before leaving camp even for temporary absence. Know your fire is out.
=_Smoking._=--During the fire-hazard season, smoking while traveling on
roads or trails is prohibited. Smoke only in camps and designated
places. Be sure your smokes and matches are out before throwing away.
=_Trees, flowers, shrubs._=--Do not pick flowers or write or carve your
name on objects in the park. Down timber, except sequoia, may be used
for firewood, unless posted =_not to be disturbed_=.
=_Animals and birds._=--Do not kill, capture, or scare. The animals are
your friends.
=_Dogs and cats._=--Dogs and cats are prohibited on the park lands
except upon written permission of the superintendent, secured upon
entrance.
=_Fishing._=--Get a State angling license. Apply to the nearest park
ranger for the current year's fishing regulations. Avoid closed waters.
Do not dig in the meadows for bait.
=_Park rangers._=--The rangers are here to help and advise you, as well
as to enforce regulations. When in doubt, ask a ranger.
=_Articles lost and found._=--Should be reported to the ranger station
at Giant Forest Village or at Ash Mountain. Persons should leave their
names so that articles not claimed within 60 days may be returned to the
finder.
=_Complete regulations may be seen at the office of the superintendent
and at ranger stations._=