Utah § 76-6-208 - Unsanctioned camping on state property.

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§ 76-6-208. Unsanctioned camping on state property.

Effective 5/7/2025
76-6-208.  Unsanctioned camping on state property.
(1)
(a)As used in this section, "camping" means:
(i)erecting or occupying structures, including tents, temporary structures, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or motor vehicles, for camping or other living accommodation activities, including sleeping, for any period of time;
(ii)using camping-related items, including cots, beds, sleeping bags, or hammocks, for sleeping or other living accommodation activities; or
(iii)cooking using a camp fire, propane stove, or other heat-producing portable cooking equipment.
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-105.1 and 76-1-201 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unsanctioned camping if the actor is camping on state property unless the state expressly authorizes camping on the state property.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor.


Enacted by Chapter 504, 2025 General Session

Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of newly enacted code also in HB0021, Chapter 173.

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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