§ 11.208. Schedule; closure.
(a) General. Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b)—(g), as otherwise provided in this chapter, and as otherwise posted, State parks are open to the public daily only from sunrise until sunset.
(b) Point State Park. Point State Park is open to the public from sunrise to 11 p.m.
(c) Presque Isle State Park. Presque Isle State Park is open to the public from 5 a.m. until sunset. After sunset, it is open only to tenants, persons with visitor passes and persons engaged in evening driving. The closing hour for evening driving is as posted.
(d) Fishing and boating. Subject to § 11.219 (relating to boating), areas designated for fishing and nonwhitewater boating are open to the public for these purposes 24-hours per day. At Presque Isle State Park, fishing is permitted only during hours when the park is open to the public.
(e) Hunting and trapping. Subject to § 11.215 (relating to weapons and hunting), areas designated by the Department for hunting are open to the public for hunting and trapping during hours permitted for these activities under 58 Pa. Code Part III (relating to Game Commission).
(f) Snowmobiling. Subject to § 11.216 (relating to general recreational activity; horses; snowmobiles; all-terrain vehicles; mountain bikes), snowmobiling is permitted 24-hours per day.
(g) Camping and use of overnight facilities. Camping and use of overnight facilities is permitted in accordance with permit conditions as provided in § 11.218 (relating to camping; overnight facilities).
(h) Closings and restrictions. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the Department may close a State park, portion of a State park, or State park facility or may restrict it to certain uses or activities.
(i) Prohibited activities. Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the Department may prohibit certain uses or activities in a State park, portion of a State park or State park facility.
(j) Informing the public. The public will be informed of the closure, restriction or prohibition under subsection (h) or (i) by any form of communication, which may include this chapter or posting, or by fencing, barricade, gate or other structure or device manifestly designed to exclude intruders.
(k) Prohibitions.
(1) Entering, using or remaining in a State park, area or facility that is not open to the public or that has been closed under this section is prohibited, unless permitted by the Department.
(2) Using, or engaging in activities in, a State park, area or facility in violation of a restriction or prohibition under subsection (h) or (i) is prohibited, unless permitted by the Department.
Cross References This section cited in 17 Pa. Code § 11.207 (relating to traffic and parking); and 17 Pa. Code § 11.223 (relating to violation of rules regarding conduct in State Parks).
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