Firearms and other weapons

Legislation - As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park. Refer to Section 512 of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, Public Law 111-24, 123 Stat. 1764-65.



Park User Responsibility - It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 571.



 Weapons Prohibited in Federal Facilities - Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances. Refer to 18 U.S.C. § 930.

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Controlling Rowdy Behavior on the Rivers (drug and alcohol laws strictly enforced, no kegs, no beer bongs, quiet enforced, no cliff jumping or rope swinging, etc)



 

Compendium - Rules and Regulations for Ozark Riverways (.pdf file) 

Code of Federal Regulations, Title 36 (Regulations regarding National Parks, Forests and Public Lands in the USA)

Act of Congress establishing Ozark National Scenic Riverways

1916 Act of Congress that established the National Park Service

• Superintendent's Compendium (Park rules and regulations)
  
  

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  Specfic Park Rules & Regulations (See "Compendium" above for a complete listing.)

Controlling Rowdy Behavior on the Rivers (drug laws strictly enforced, no kegs, no beer bongs, no "Jello shots", quiet enforced, no cliff jumping or rope swinging, etc.)

ATV Rules and regulations in the park (On roads only, no off road travel.)

Motor boat and horsepower regulations (Limits for certain areas of the rivers.)

Alcohol Policy (Public intoxication will not be tolerated.)

Hunting Regulations (State Regulation such as bag limits, seasons, etc. All apply in the park.)

Styrofoam-type coolers (Only coolers with attached lids are permitted, foam type coolers prohibited. Bait containers okay.)

Archaeological Protection Act (Collecting of arrowheads prohibited, as well as digging, taking or possessing historic or prehistoric artifacts.)