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 firearm laws before entering this park. Please refer to the Michigan State Police website for information on the firearms laws of the state: http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654---,00.html

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.

Superintendent's Compendium

Click Here to download a copy of the 2011 Superintendent's Compendium (pdf file, 77 kb)

Click Here to download a copy of the Designated First Amendment Area located at the Dune Climb and Glen Lake Picnic Area (pdf file, 524 kb)

Click Here to download a copy of the Designated First Amendment Area located at Platte River Point (pdf file, 505 kb)

Click Here to download a copy of the Pet Map (pdf file, 753 kb)

Code of Federal Regulations - 36 CFR

Click Here to access a web link to the Code of Federal Regulations - 36 CFR (html page)