(1) Hike-in or boat-in primitive camping in groups of no more than six persons is allowed on District Lands only in designated camping sites.

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    (2) Camping using a motorized vehicle in groups of no more than six persons is allowed on District Lands only in designated camping sites. The use of the motorized vehicle is subject to Fl. Admin. Code R. 40C-9.320
    (3) The Governing Board grants a general permit after notice for camping on District Lands in groups of more than six but less than 25 persons, with or without using motorized vehicles, subject to the following conditions:
    (a) The group camping is conducted not-for-profit;
    (b) Use of any motorized vehicle is subject to Fl. Admin. Code R. 40C-9.320;
    (c) The District is given seven days prior written notice of the group camp.
    (4) The seven day prior written notice must be delivered to:
St. Johns River Water Management District
Bureau of Land Resources
4049 Reid Street
Palatka, Florida 32177-2529
    (5) The length of stay for camping authorized by this section shall be no greater than seven continuous days or 30 total days per year per District Land.
    (6) All other camping is allowed only by a Special Use Authorization.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.1391 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 373.1391. History-New 1-16-94, Amended 5-11-94, 7-30-01.