Arizona
Learn about camping and boondocking in Arizona
AAC R12-8-124. Disorderly Conduct
Arizona Administrative Code, Title 12 – Natural Resources, Chapter 8 – Arizona State Parks Board, Article 1 – General Provisions Synopsis: This regulation applies only to Arizona State Parks, prohibiting behavior that disturbs or offends other park visitors and campers. It also bans the discharge of deadly weapons. R12-8-124. Disorderly Conduct A. A person shall not engage in disorderly conduct within a state park. B. Within a state park, a person shall not knowingly disturb the peace of an area or another person, make unreasonable noise, engage in violent behavior, use provocative language or gestures, or recklessly handle, display, or ... Read more
AAC R12-8-112 Campfires
Arizona Administrative Code, Title 12 – Natural Resources, Chapter 8 – Arizona State Parks Board, Article 1 – General Provisions Synopsis: This regulation from Arizona State Parks Board provides rules for lighting campfires inside an Arizona State Park. R12-8-112. Campfires A. A person shall ignite an outdoor fire only in a camping unit or day-use area specifically designated for an outdoor fire. B. A person who ignites an outdoor fire shall ensure that the fire is confined to a grill, fire ring, or other facility provided by the state park. C. A person shall not ignite or maintain a fire ... Read more
AAC R12-8-111. Camping
Arizona Administrative Code, Title 12 – Natural Resources, Chapter 8 – Arizona State Parks Board, Article 1 – General Provisions Synopsis: These regulations from the Arizona State Parks Board defines rules for camping inside Arizona State Parks. R12-8-111. Camping A. Camping is permitted only in a designated camping unit. B. Except when camping at a Board-approved concession area within a state park, a person using a camping unit shall not: 1. Camp in a state park for more than 15 days within a 30-day period unless authorized by the Director; 2. Camp in a state park for more than 29 ... Read more
AAC R12-8-101. Definitions
Arizona Administrative Code, Title 12 – Natural Resources, Chapter 8 – Arizona State Parks Board, Article 1 – General Provisions Synopsis: These regulations from the Arizona State Parks Board applies to state parks and state park campgrounds. This is a list of definitions adding clarifications for all other regulations adopted by the Arizona State Parks Board. R12-8-101. Definitions In this Chapter: “Board” means the Arizona State Parks Board. “Cabana site” means a camping unit with a shelter and electricity available. “Camp or camping” means overnight use of a camping unit. “Camping unit” means a defined space within an area designated ... Read more
ARS § 28-1174 Operation restrictions; violation; classification
Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 28 – Transportation Synopsis: This law prohibits someone from operating an “off-highway vehicle” on public roads in Arizona, except in cases where off-highway vehicles are specifically allowed. This would apply to roads and trails managed by the State of Arizona, as well as those managed by federal agencies like the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, etc. § 28-1174. Operation restrictions; violation; classification A. A person shall not drive an off-highway vehicle: 1. With reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property. 2. Off of an existing road, trail or route in a manner ... Read more
ARS § 28-1171. Definitions
Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 28 – Transportation Synopsis: Defines the term “off-highway vehicle” which the State of Arizona can use to determine if your vehicle is banned from using roads restricted to street-legal vehicles. Used specifically for state-managed lands like state parks and state trust lands. § 28-1171. Definitions 6. “Off-highway vehicle”: (a) Means a motorized vehicle that is operated primarily off of highways and that is designed, modified or purpose-built primarily for recreational nonhighway all-terrain travel. (b) Includes a tracked or wheeled vehicle, utility vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle, four-wheel drive vehicle, dune buggy, sand rail, amphibious vehicle, ground effects ... Read more
ARS § 17-101 Definitions
This law includes a large list of definitions (we've only included definition #19) for use under the Arizona Game and Fish Department. In this case, the term "statewide" adds context to another law (§17-308. Unlawful camping) which prohibits camping in such a way to block animals from accessing water sources.
ARS § 28-873 Stopping, standing or parking prohibitions; exceptions; definition
This is Arizona's general law on vehicle parking restrictions, which may apply to persons seeking to park their vehicle on public property for purposes of sleeping in their vehicle.
ARS § 17-308 Unlawful camping
This law forbids someone from setting up camp in such a way that it prevents wildlife or domestic stock from accessing water. It only applies when a campsite is within 1/4 mile from that water source.
ARS § 17-301.01 Protection from wildlife
This law establishes an exception to killing wildlife in the case of self-defense or in the defense of another person. However, the killing of any animal under this exception must be reported to the Arizona Game & Fish Department.
