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Pets may not be left unattended for their safety and for the safety of other visitors and wildlife. Pets are NOT allowed on trails.\n\nWood and ground fires are prohibited.\n\nAll food items must be stored inside a vehicle or animal-proof food storage locker.\n\nGenerators allowed in specified sites only\n8:00 AM-11:00 AM and 5:00 PM-8:00 PM","telephoneNumberVoice":"432-477-1121","rvOnly":0,"campgroundID":6587,"reservationURL":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234038","location":{"longitude":"-103.302285693","latitude":"29.2759007921"},"regulationsURL":"https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/campground_rules.htm","internetInfo":"","emailAddress":"69ACF99EA2DAA1BA9B9B1DBFEA59ACA250","telephoneDescription":"","entranceFees":[{"cost":"$16.00","fee_id":12136,"description":"Per night. Campsite capacity is maximum of 8 people and two vehicles. Reservations required through www.recreation.gov.\n\nPark entrance fees are separate from campground fees. 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