Wyo. Code R. 024 | Wyoming Administrative Rules 024 — State Parks & Cultural Resources Department

260 Arts Council - Art in Public Buildings

Chapter 1 Percent for Art

Wyo. Code R. 024.0011.1.06101996 Percent for Art

CHAPTER 1

PERCENT FOR ART

Section 1. Authority. In 1991, the Fifty-first Legislature of the State of Wyoming passed the percent for art act requiring that 1% of the construction costs of new state owned buildings be used to acquire works of art for permanent installation at the project site. The Wyoming Arts Council is respon- sible for implementation of the law and, in conjunction with the client agency, for the appointment of a different art selection committee for each project.

Section 2. Determination of eligible projects.

(a) Eligible buildings under these regulations include: any permanent structure and any appurtenant structure intended to function as an office, courtroom, hearing or meeting room or other space for carrying on the operation of any agency, facility, library or museum space, or information center for use by the public.

(b) Buildings which are excluded include utility lines, water projects, fish ponds, school buildings, city buildings, county buildings, public rest rooms at state parks,...or project (s) intended solely for storage.

(c) The Facilities Management Division, Department of Information and Administration will inform the Department of Commerce and the Wyoming Arts Council of approved plans for design and new construction. The Department of Commerce and the Wyoming Arts Council shall be informed within sixty (60) days of final approval for construction.

Section 3. Art committee selection. All meetings are open to the public; however, to express an opinion, idea, or concern, please sign up with the Wyoming Arts Council at least one day prior to the start of the meeting.

(a) The Selection Committee for each project shall contain at least six members, including two persons appointed by the agency to represent the residents/users of the building, the Architect of Record, and at least three persons appointed by the Department from the following categories of arts professionals:

(i) artists

(ii) curators

(iii) critic or writers

(iv) museum directors

(v) arts educators or administrators

(vi) members of the Wyoming Arts Council Board

(vii) architects, landscape architects, or other design professionals.

(b) The Committee will be chaired by a member of the Wyoming Arts Council who will serve to interpret the Guidelines and legislation. The chair is a non-voting member.

Section 4. Role of the Committee. The Committee is designated to represent the public interest in the process of selection of art work. They shall determine the scope of the project, identify location, method of acquisition (purchase or commission) and type of competition; open, register, invitational, or direct noting the legislative directive for preference to Wyoming artists. Committee members shall observe the Conflict of Interest guidelines that prohibit consideration of any work of art of any panel member or any member of his immediate family for the project for which the panel member is serving. These guidelines are announced and followed at all Selection meetings.

Section 5. The first meeting of the committee. Upon selection of the architect, the first meeting of the Selection Committee is ideally held prior to the completion of schematic designs for a building. Since schematics involve preliminary designs for a facility as well as spatial options for art works, the budget for art work, the possible variety of art work for a building, and the art acquisition process (purchase or commission) and selection procedures (open, registry, invitational or direct) used to acquire art work. In detail, the considerations, and funds available for the site. All media and styles of visual work shall be considered.

Section 6. Second meeting of the committee and escape clause.

(a) Procedures for the second committee meeting are as follows:

(i) Review of slides without discussion.

(ii) Second viewing and initial ranking of slides with discussion.

(A) Criteria for ranking will consider the following:

(1) Aesthetic merit.

(2) Appropriateness in terms of purpose or content.

(3) Experience in site-related public work.

(4) Ability to function well in a collaborative effort, responsive & sensitive to diverse interests and concerns.

(b) Third viewing and ranking- A majority of votes must carry each artist considered in this round. Artists selected in the final viewing, not to exceed five (5), will be notified. Artists who are finalists shall be given a commission for that specific project. A fee determined by the number of finalists, will be provided for each artist to create a schematic or maquette of their proposed project.

Section 7. Third meeting of the selection committee. At this time, the schematics or maquettes of the finalists will be reviewed. Included in the proposals will be: time line, budget, site- preparation considerations, maintenance and safety considerations, and samples of the materials they propose to use. Budget must show all expenses including, materials, time, installation, transport of work if appropriate and identification of work. The work is purchased by the State of Wyoming and upon completion and installation becomes the property of the State.

Section 8. Discussion and recommendation. The Selection Committee shall make its final recommendation to the Department for approval. The artist will be notified within (10) days of approval. The artist shall then sign the Wyoming Artist Percent for Art contract.

History

Effective 1996-06-10

Chapter 2 Procedures for Selection

Wyo. Code R. 024.0011.2.06101996 Procedures for Selection

CHAPTER 2

PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION

Section 1. Selection procedures. The Committee must select one of the following procedures as the selection process for the project.

(a) Open Competition: Open competitions are open to all artists. This can be on a regional or national basis. A prospectus detailing the "call for entry" will be done in cooperation with and through local and national art agencies.

(b) Registry Competition: The competition entries are limited to artists registered with the Wyoming Arts Council artists slide Bank. All updated members of the slide bank will receive notifica- tion of the competition.

(c) Invitational Competition: The Department of Commerce, acting through the Wyoming Arts Council, invites not more than fifteen (15) art professionals appropriate for the type of purchase or commission under consideration. The arts professionals receive a detailed description of the project and its needs. The Selection Committee selects from those submissions.

(d) Direct Competition: The Committee has the prerogative to directly invite artists to submit materials in consideration for a commission or purchase of art work or they may visit galleries, museums, or studios to select art work.

Section 2. Accessibility. Any art work commissioned or purchased with funds provided by Art In Public Places legislation must be located in an accessible area.

Section 3. Submission deadline for projects. After the first meeting, the Wyoming Arts Council shall create a prospectus describing the project in detail, which will be used as a "call for entries".

(a) The prospectus shall include a description of the building site, architectural renderings, discussion of the building's use and functions, method of purchase (commission and or purchase), and the type of competition.

(b) The prospectus shall include wording that encourages Wyoming artists to apply for eligible projects.

(c) Wyoming artists registered in the Artist Slide Bank Registry shall automatically receive a prospectus on all percent-for-art projects.

(d) Artists are requested to submit slides of their current work, a percent-for-art application form, professional resume and any other material specified by the Committee.

(e) If the prospectus calls for a state, regional, national or international competition the selection committee will review all applications, slides and other materials submitted at a second meeting.

(f) If the prospectus calls for a state competition and after reviewing submissions, the major- ity of the Selection Committee is unsatisfied with the quality of the work submitted, the competition may be reopened to the regional or national level.

Section 4. Payment and contracts. The artist selected for a Percent-for-Art project will enter into a contractual agreement with the State of Wyoming. Included in the contract will be an arrangement with the artist which will provide for his or her participation in education and informing the community about the art work.

(a) The artist will perform all work under the Percent for Art program as an independent contractor, and not as an agent or employee of the State of Wyoming.

(b) The fee for the commission or purchase and the payment schedule will be determined on a per-project basis.

(c) Failure by the artist to perform in accordance with the terms of his/her contract will result in the immediate termination of his/her contract.

Section 5. Documentation and evaluation.

(a) Identification may include plaques or labels identifying the work, securely affixed, unobstrustive and well designed. The artists name, the art work title and year completed should be included. Funding for the placque will be part of the artist proposal.

(b) The Wyoming Arts Council and the Commerce Department Public Relations office will photograph the work for documentation upon completion. Photographs will be both in slide form and print.

(c) The Wyoming Arts Council shall make a public report on each percent for art project upon its completion for the print and TV media. Periodic evaluations of the program will also be made.

Section 6. Reallocation and deaccession. A work of art may be considered for relocation or deaccession by the Wyoming State Museum with consultation of the Wyoming Arts Council if one or more of the following conditions apply:

(a) The condition or security of the art work cannot be reasonably guaranteed.

(b) The art work requires excessive maintenance or has faults of design or workmanship beyond practical repair or remedy.

(d) The art work endangers public safety.

(e) Significant adverse public reaction has continued unabated over a period of at least five (5) years.

(f) The art work is determined to be of a clearly inferior quality or is shown to be unauthen- tic.

(g) The sponsoring agency wishes to replace the work with another work.

History

Effective 1996-06-10

250 Cultural Trust Fund Board

Chapter 1 WY Cultural Trust Fund Board

Wyo. Code R. 024.0001.1.05052006 WY Cultural Trust Fund Board

Chapter 1

Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Board

Rules and Regulations

Section 1. Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Board. The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund was established by W.S. 9-2-2301 to 9-2-2308, as may be amended, and has the power and duties established in other related legislation as applicable.

Section 2. Authority. These rules are promulgated as authorized by the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act, W.S. 16-3-101 to 16-3-115 and the provisions of law creating the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund pursuant to W.S. 9-2-2301 thru 9-2-2308, specifically W.S. 9-2-2306(c) which mandates the adoption of rules and regulations to implement the provisions of W.S. 9-2-2301 to 9- 2-2308, or other provisions of law subsequently enacted.

Section 3. Purpose and Objectives. These Rules and Regulations are established to effectuate, and shall be applied so as to accomplish, the general purposes of the Wyoming Cultural Trust Funding Act (the "Act"), as may be amended to promote, preserve and enhance Wyoming's unique cultural heritage for the citizens of the state and nation and for future generations to understand and appreciate the heritage that makes Wyoming unique among the United States.

Section 4. Definitions. The following definitions shall control in any application of these rules and regulations:

(a) "Board" means the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Board established by W.S. 9-2-2305;

(b) "Cultural Heritage" means movable and immovable property that has cultural significance, whether in the nature of antiquities and monuments of a classical age or important modern items of fine arts, decorative arts, and architecture, or intangible aspects of culture such as humanities, folklore, crafts, skills, artifacts, art, or history. Cultural Heritage also includes but is not limited to contemporary and traditional folklore, crafts, skills, architecture, history, artifacts, humanities or the arts.

(c) "Division" means the Division of Cultural Resources within the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, or its successor;

(d) "Governmental organization" means any state, tribal, federal and county or local governmental agency, including municipal subdivisions;

(e) "Matching contribution" includes money and in-kind contributions, including the economic value of any non-monetary donated contributions to a project/program by the applicant, including but not limited to labor, equipment or supplies, facilities, or other terms essential to a project;

(f) "Rules" means the rules and regulations established by the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Board;

(g) "Trust Fund" means the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund created by W.S. 9-2-2304;

Section 5. Board

(a) Each appointed Board member shall serve on staggered three (3) year terms, as stated in W.S. 9-2-2305. Members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in the manner and amounts provided by law.

(b) The Board shall meet regularly to review and dispose of grant proposals/programs, and the chairperson may call special meetings. Nothing contained in these rules shall be construed as prohibiting the Board or the chairperson from holding information proceedings, workshop meetings, or conferences deemed by the Board to be necessary in the performance of its duties. All regular and special meetings shall be held in accordance with the Public Meetings Act as set forth in W.S. 16-4-401 et seq.

(d) The Board shall review, monitor and administer the expenditures of monies from the trust fund.

(e) The Board may consult with the Wyoming Arts Council Board and Wyoming Parks and Cultural Resources Commission. The Board may also consult with other agencies, boards, commission, and organizations as they deem necessary.

(f) The Board may accept federal grants, and other contributions, grants, gifts, bequests, and donations from any source.

(g) The Board may approve grants for nonprofit and governmental, cultural, historical, and arts organizations, and have the discretion in determining the amount of money, as well as the amount of required match, under each grant.

(h) The Board shall annually report to the Governor, the Joint Appropriations Interim Committee, and the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee no later than October 1 of each year.

Section 6. Eligibility for Grants.

(a) Grants will require local matching funds or other in-kind contributions from applicants;

(b) Grants may be awarded only to nonprofit or governmental, cultural, historical, historical preservation, humanities, and arts organizations;

(c) All applicants will need to demonstrate that the proposed project, program or entity for which they are seeking a grant is supported by a solid plan to effectuate the proposal, demonstrates the fiscal capability to maintain the project, program or entity over time, and demonstrates clear support of Wyoming's cultural community and affected interests;

(d) All grant recipients will submit an evaluation of their programs, projects or entities assisted by any Trust Fund Grant within 60-days of the completion of grant period.

Section 7. Application Procedure. Application deadlines and procedures will be widely publicized to facilitate equal access to the funds to the most diverse and comprehensive potential grantees within Wyoming's cultural community.

(a) Applications shall be on forms prescribed by the Board, and received by such date(s) as the Board shall establish.

(b) The application shall include the following:

(i) Name and address of applicant(s)/organization(s) and contact information for project/program/entity director, (name, phone, email, mailing address).

(ii) A description of need for funds.

(iii) The manner in which the need will be met.

(iv) The dollar amount requested.

(v) How will matching dollars be achieved.

(vi) The number of persons who will be served and a project plan.

(vii) Whether the program, project or entity involves one time or ongoing costs, and, if ongoing, how program, project or entity may be funded and maintained over time.

(viii) Schedule for project/program completion.

(ix) The description of intended evaluation and accountability procedures.

(x) Two or three letters of support from local community organizations, agencies, or individuals.

(xi) Other information as deemed necessary by the board.

Section 8. Grant Award Procedure/Prioritization Process

(a) Applications shall be evaluated by criteria established by the Board.

(b) The Board shall have final decision regarding the approval or denial of grant awards.

(c) Grant applicants shall have the right to resubmit denied grant applications for consideration during future grant application periods.

(d) All final Board decisions regarding the approval or denial of grant awards shall require a majority vote of the Board.

Section 9. Grant Distribution and Administration

(a) All fiscal records of the Board shall be maintained in accordance with State of Wyoming Accounting Procedures.

(b) Records shall be maintained by the State Parks and Cultural Resources Department.

(c) Board members shall present vouchers and requests for payment in accordance with policies and procedures of the Wyoming State Auditor's Office.

(d) Grants will be distributed annually, or as requested by the Board.

Section 10. Audits/Inspections

(a) The Director of the Department of Audit or his designee shall audit the trust fund designated by W.S. 9-2-2304 biennially. Copies of the audit shall be provided to the Governor and the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee.

(b) The Board shall annually report to the Governor, the Joint Appropriations Committee, and the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee no later than October 1.

Section 11. Gifts, Transfers, Bequests and Donations

(a) The Board may accept grants, gifts, bequests, and donations to the cultural trust fund from any source.

History

Effective 2006-05-05

Chapter 2 Grant Categories and Criteria

Wyo. Code R. 024.0001.2.09112006 Grant Categories and Criteria

Chapter 2

Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Grant and Evaluation Criteria

Rules/Regulations

Section 1. Evaluation, Ranking, and Prioritization of Grant Proposals. In reviewing, evaluating, and ranking applications, the Board shall place emphasis on:

(a) Increasing the availability of cultural opportunities for the citizens of Wyoming.

(b) Increasing and stimulating public and private investment in the cultural heritage of the State.

(c) Increasing cooperation, communication and partnerships between not-for- profit cultural organizations, public entities, the private sector, and individuals for the benefit of the State's cultural life.

(d) Supporting the role of Wyoming's cultural life in community and economic development.

(e) Strengthening and increasing the organizational capacity of the State's cultural institutions.

(f) Rewarding innovative thinking in advancing Wyoming's cultural heritage.

Section 2. Criteria for Grants. Grant criteria shall, at a minimum, include the ability of the organization or project to accomplish one (1) or more of the following:

(a) Preserving Wyoming's historical and cultural heritage.

(b) Increasing awareness of Wyoming's historical and cultural heritage.

(d) Building long-term financial investment in Wyoming's cultural institutions and infrastructure.

(e) Developing and promoting cultural events that bring Wyoming citizens together to celebrate the State's cultural heritage.

(f) Increasing access to cultural opportunity for Wyoming citizens.

(g) Expanding the capacity of Wyoming cultural institutions to advance their missions.

(h) Developing new local and/or regional organizations devoted to the advancement of culture, i.e. arts or cultural councils.

(i) Developing cultural heritage tourism in the state.

(j) Contribute to the role of cultural heritage in community and economic development.

Section 3. Ranking System. The Board shall prepare and approve a ranking system to be used to rank all eligible applications. The ranking shall be approved by an affirmative vote of the Board. Any subsequent amendments to the ranking system shall also be approved by an affirmative vote of the Board.

Section 4. Multi-year Projects. The Board may exempt projects that are funded as multi-year projects from the ranking process for the duration of the project provided that annual evaluations of progress toward project goals are submitted and accepted by the Board.

History

Effective 2006-09-11

1440 Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund Board

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.1.04072026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated pursuant to Wyoming Statute (W.S.) 36-4-204(f).

History

Effective 2026-04-07

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.1.04072026 § 2 Actions

(a) A majority vote of all members of the Board shall be required for approval of any Board action. No action shall be taken by any form of communication that does not permit the public to hear, read, or otherwise discern the meeting discussion contemporaneously. Further, prior to taking final action on any grant application, the Board shall provide an opportunity for public comment.

(b) No Board member shall vote or otherwise participate in any matter regarding a contract or project in which the Board member has a financial or personal interest. When such an interest appears, the Board member shall make such interest known and shall henceforth refrain from voting or otherwise participating in the particular matter involving such interest. For the conflicted matter only, the recused Board member shall not count toward the quorum. The meeting minutes shall reflect the Board member's disclosure, the recusal, and that quorum and vote thresholds were recalculated accordingly for the matter.

History

Effective 2026-04-07

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.1.04072026 § 3 Uniform Procedures, Fees, Costs, and Charges for Inspecting, Copying, and Producing Public Records

(a) The Board hereby incorporates by reference the following uniform rules:

(i) Chapter 2 - Uniform Procedures, Fees, Costs, and Charges for Inspecting, Copying, and Producing Public Records, adopted by the Department of Administration and Information, and effective on September 6, 2016, found at https://rules.wyo.gov.

(ii) For those rules incorporated by reference:

(A) The Board has determined that incorporation of the full text in these rules would be cumbersome or inefficient, given the length and nature of the rules;

(B) The incorporation by reference does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated matter beyond the applicable date identified in subsection (A) of this section; and

(C) The incorporated rules are maintained at the Board's office and are available for public inspection and copying at the same location.

History

Effective 2026-04-07

Chapter 2 Trust Fund Administration

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.2.04072026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated pursuant to W.S. 36-4-204(f).

History

Effective 2026-04-07

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.2.04072026 § 2 Competitive Grants

(a) The Board shall accept applications for competitive grants through forms established by the Board or other means it prescribes.

(b) Initial Application Review

(i) The Board's competitive grant application process shall include an initial application review process to promote efficiency in the review of submissions, provide applicants with preliminary guidance on program alignment, ensure transparency and fairness in access to funds, and conserve resources for both applicants and the Board.

(ii) The Board aims to integrate socioeconomic, cultural, and natural and wildlife resource conservation while promoting sustainable outdoor recreation infrastructure development. An initial application shall show documentation of:

(A) Evaluation of socioeconomic impacts by area local government entities.

(B) Evaluation of compatibility with area destination management plans by area destination marketing organizations (DMO). DMO means an organization designated by a government entity, the Eastern Shoshone or Northern Arapaho tribes, or the cooperative tribal governing body, to promote travel and tourism within an area.

(C) Evaluation of potential impacts to fish and wildlife and their habitats; consistency with existing agency regulations, approved management plans, and conservation priorities by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) or, for projects on the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribal Fish and Game Department.

(D) Evaluation of impacts to cultural resources by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or, for projects on the Wind River Indian Reservation, the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO).

(iii) Whenever issues are identified, the applicant shall demonstrate all alterations undertaken to avoid, minimize, or mitigate project impacts. Such measures may include design modifications, seasonal restrictions, or restoration efforts, as identified by relevant area governmental entities, DMOs, the WGFD or the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribal Fish and Game Department, or the SHPO or THPO.

(iv) The Board shall, at its sole discretion, determine which grants should move beyond the initial application review process.

(i) Applicants advancing beyond the initial application review stage shall permit access to project areas and provide reasonable logistical support to facilitate site visits conducted by Board members, Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources staff, or other qualified evaluators designated by the Board (e.g., DMOs, local game and fish managers, etc.).

(ii) The Board shall rank and approve or reject applications according to the criteria herein.

(d) The Board may fund multi-year projects provided that annual evaluations of progress toward project goals are submitted and accepted by the Board. No commitment may exceed three (3) years without formal action by the Board.

History

Effective 2026-04-07

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.2.04072026 § 3 Non-Competitive Micro-Grants

(a) The Board shall accept applications for non-competitive micro-grants through forms established by the Board or other means it prescribes.

(b) The Board may annually allocate funds through micro projects to eligible applicants upon proper application.

(c) The Board may approve micro-grants at any public meeting provided the total allocation does not constitute more than two percent (2%) of the total funds allocated for projects in any given year.

History

Effective 2026-04-07

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.2.04072026 § 4 Grant Criteria

(a) To be eligible for grant funding, a project shall:

(i) Support the planning, design, improvement, construction, or maintenance of existing or new outdoor recreation infrastructure;

(ii) Enhance public access to Wyoming's outdoor recreation areas, including through acquisition of access easements;

(iii) Demonstrate a local need and a strong likelihood of sustained community involvement and support;

(iv) Provide formal approval from the appropriate land management agency or official;

(v) Identify matching contributions, whether financial or in-kind, that will be secured and available during the grant award period;

(vi) Deliver long-term benefits to outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities; and

(vii) Remain compatible with the conservation of cultural, natural, and wildlife resources while promoting socioeconomic benefits.

History

Effective 2026-04-07

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.2.04072026 § 5 Matching Funds and In-Kind Contributions

(a) The Board may require matching contributions, including monetary and in-kind support, or any combination thereof, for project approval.

(b) In-kind contributions may include donated services, equipment, supplies, or other commodities; volunteer labor; or the value of donated private property or access easements.

(c) The type, form, and amount of matching contribution will be determined by the Board during the grant evaluation, ranking, and prioritization process.

History

Effective 2026-04-07

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.2.04072026 § 6 Review and Monitoring

(a) Each grantee shall submit an annual written progress report to the Board summarizing project milestones, expenditures, and any barriers encountered.

(b) Each grantee shall submit a final project report to the Board within ninety (90) calendar days of project completion and shall include financial documentation, photographs, and a certification of compliance with Board-approved project scope and requirements.

(c) The project and budget requirements, including allowable modifications or adjustments, and the specific deadline for project reports will be identified in the project contractual agreement.

(d) The Board may conduct on-site inspections before, during, and after construction to verify compliance with approved project plans. Grantees shall retain financial and project records for a minimum of seven (7) years from project completion and provide them to the Board upon request for audit or compliance review.

(e) Failure to meet reporting, monitoring, or review requirements may result in suspension of payments, recovery of funds, or ineligibility for future grants.

(f) Time spent preparing reports or fulfilling review and monitoring obligations is not eligible as match or for reimbursement.

History

Effective 2026-04-07

Wyo. Code R. 024.0015.2.04072026 § 7 Contributions, Grants, Gifts, Bequests, Transfers, and Donations

(a) The Board may accept contributions, grants, gifts, bequests, transfers, or donations if it determines acceptance would:

(i) Advance the purposes of the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund;

(ii) Align with the Board's priorities; and

(iii) Do not impose unlawful conditions, disproportionate expenditures, or unreasonable liabilities.

(b) In making such a determination, the Board shall consider whether:

(i) The contribution can be administered and maintained without creating undue burden;

(ii) Acceptance complies with all applicable state and federal legal and tax requirements; and

(iii) Acceptance preserves the integrity, independence, and credibility of the Board and the Fund.

(c) The Board shall conduct due diligence appropriate to the contribution and memorialize the contribution by written agreement.

History

Effective 2026-04-07

253 Recreation - Aquatic Invasive Species

Chapter 1 Aquatic Invasive Species Rules and Regulations

Wyo. Code R. 024.0004.1.05232011 Aquatic Invasive Species Rules and Regulations

The document referenced in the rules database link is not available in an electronic format. If you are in need of this rule, please contact the Secretary of State's Office at: Rules Registrar Wyoming Secretary of State's Office Ph. 307.777.7378 Email: Rules@wyo.gov

History

Effective 2011-05-23

261 Recreation - Concessions, Leasing

Chapter 1 Concession Rules

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.1.11042019 Concession Rules

Department of Commerce Concession Rules

Chapter 1

Concession Rules

Section 1. Purpose. These rules establish procedures for the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to lease, contract, rent or license concessions on State of Wyoming outdoor recreational areas or facilities.

Section 2. Authority. Authority for the promulgation of these rules is granted in Wyoming Statutes 36-4-115 and 36-4-110(b).

Section 3. Interpretation. The Director of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources is solely responsible for providing the official interpretation of these rules in cases of apparent internal conflicts between rules, or when questions arise about their application to specific situations, procedures or policies.

History

Effective 2019-11-04

Chapter 2 Definitions

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.2.11042019 Definitions

Department of Commerce Concession Rules

Chapter 2

Definitions

Section 1. Definitions.

(a) "CFR" means the Code of Federal Regulations.

(b) "Commission" means the Wyoming Parks and Cultural Resources Commission.

(c) "Concessionaire" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association or entity who provides the general public with services, products, facilities and programs. The Concessionaire is representative of the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails in providing enjoyment, recreational opportunities and educational experiences to the general public. The term Concessionaire is inclusive of the business and all its staff members.

(d) "Contract" means the formal written agreement which may be a lease, license, permit, or subcontract between the Concessionaire and Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails.

(e) "Department" refers to the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.

(f) "Department Director" means the Director of the Department.

(g) "Division" means the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails.

(h) "Division Director" or "Division Administrator" means the Administrator of the Wyoming Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails.

(i) "Concessions Manager" means the Division staff member assigned to management of the statewide concession program.

(j) "Lessee" means the individual, corporation, partnership, association or entity who leases improved or unimproved lands from the State of Wyoming.

(k) "MA" mean a Management Agreement between the Division and Reclamation.

(i) On January 11, 2016, the Division entered into an MA with Reclamation that permits the Division to assume responsibility of administering lands and facilities at five Wyoming Area Reclamation Reservoirs including Buffalo Bill, Boysen, Glendo, Guernsey and Seminoe.

(ii) On April 29, 2016, the Division entered into an MA with Reclamation that permits the Division to assume responsibility of administering lands and facilities at Keyhole Reservoir, a Dakotas Area Reclamation Reservoir.

(l) "Park" is an all inclusive statement to mean any or all state parks, archaeological sites, recreation areas and/or historic sites.

(m) "Park Master Plan" means the individual plan written for the management and development of a specific park or historic site within the State of Wyoming. A copy of the plan is available from the Park Superintendent of each park.

(n) "RFP" means a Request for Proposal issued by the Division that solicits proposals from individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations or entities to operate and/or manage certain concession opportunities.

(o) "Reclamation" means the United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.

History

Effective 2019-11-04

Chapter 4 General Information Regarding Long-Term Concessions

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.4.11042019 General Information Regarding Long-Term Concessions

Department of Commerce Concession Rules

Chapter 4

General Information Regarding Long-Term Concessions

Section 1. General Provisions.

(a) The following are requirements for all Concessionaire long-term contracts with a five (5) year or greater term except where otherwise provided. If an existing long-term contract provision is in conflict with one or more of the following requirements, the existing contract shall govern.

(b) All contracts shall be written by the Concessions Manager and approved by the Wyoming Attorney General's Office.

Section 2. Specific Requirements.

(a) Length of Contracts: The length of new concession contracts may vary from one contract to another, but the length shall not exceed twenty (20) years except as provided in subsection (a)(i) below. All contracts shall be subject to review at five (5) year intervals. The five (5) year review is limited to a contract fee review, expansion or deletion of services as permitted within the lease, and a Master Development Plan review. The term of concession contracts cannot extend beyond the Division's contract with the landowner.

(i) A Concessionaire may petition the Division in writing for a contract term in excess of twenty (20) years, except for those concessions located on Reclamation property. Contracts may only exceed twenty (20) years where extenuating circumstances or financial hardship can be satisfactorily documented. The Division staff shall review the petition and make a recommendation to the Commission. The Commission shall review the petition and Division staff recommendations and make a recommendation to the Department Director. The Department Director shall issue a written final decision on the petition.

(b) Contract Fee: The Division shall charge fair and reasonable contract fees based upon a percentage of gross revenue. The Concessionaire shall submit the contract fee to the Division annually by May 1. A penalty fee of five percent (5%) of the annual contract fee shall be assessed for untimely payments or returned checks.

(i) The contract fee in each existing contract shall be reviewed, and revised if necessary, by the Division once every five (5) years per the term of the existing contract. Division staff shall make a recommendation to the Commission who in turn will recommend to the Department Director to revise the contract fee at the five (5) year contract interval. This applies only to existing leases which contain a clause specifying a five (5) year renewal or new leases established after adoption of these regulations.

(ii) The Division shall consult with the Concessionaire before revising the contract fee amount. Division staff shall follow reasonable and prudent business practices to determine original and revised contract fee base percentage rates.

(iii) A Concessionaire may petition the Division, in writing to the Concessions Manager, for a modification of the original or revised contract fee. Modifications may only be granted where extenuating circumstances and/or financial hardships are satisfactorily documented. The Division staff shall review the petition and provide a recommendation to the Commission. The Commission shall review the petition and Division staff recommendations and make a recommendation to the Department Director. The Department Director shall issue a written final decision on the petition.

(c) Contract Fee Exemptions: The following receipts shall be excluded from gross revenue: sale and use tax collections, gasoline tax collections, special fuel taxes, Game and Fish Department license sales and Division permit sales. Concessionaires may petition the Division, in writing, for additional exemptions. The Division staff shall review the petition and make a recommendation to the Commission. The Commission shall review the petition and Division staff recommendation and make a recommendation to the Department Director. The Department Director shall issue a written final decision on the petition.

(d) Annual Reporting: The Concessionaire shall submit a signed and dated financial report, based on a calendar year, to the Division annually by May 1.

(i) At a minimum, the report shall include:

(A) The annual gross revenue received from all concession sales and services, by department/operation;

(B) The annual expenses incurred by all concession sales and services, by department/operation;

(D) A copy of the Concessionaire's sales tax return submitted to the Department of Revenue; and

(E) A copy of the Concessionaire's income tax return filed with the federal government.

(ii) The Concessionaire may submit a written request to the Concessions Manager for an extension of time to submit the financial report. The extension request must be received by the Concessions Manager on or before April 1. Any extension shall be approved in writing by the Division Administrator.

(iii) A penalty fee of five percent (5%) of the annual contract fee shall be assessed for failure to timely submit a financial report.

(iv) If payment is received without the financial report and supporting documents, the Division shall request the information from the Concessionaire in writing by U.S. Postal Service, Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. If the information is not received within thirty (30) days of receipt of the certified letter, the Division may, at its discretion, terminate the concession contract.

(v) Non-payment of fees and failure to file required forms in a timely fashion will be cause for termination of the concession contract.

(e) Start-up Period: A new Concessionaire shall have one (1) year from the effective date of the contract to be operational and open for business or be in default of the contract.

(f) Master Development Plan: All Concessionaires shall develop, at their own expense, a Master Development Plan. The Master Development Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Division and Reclamation, if applicable, within one (1) year of the effective date of the contract.

(i) The Master Development Plan shall be based upon the requirements outlined in the RFP and shall conform to the applicable Park Master Plan.

(ii) Any amendments to the Master Development Pplan shall be approved in writing by the Division and Reclamation, if applicable.

(iii) All capital improvements and enhancements shall conform to the approved Master Development Plan.

(iv) The Concessionaire shall comply with the approved Master Development Plan.

(g) Operation and Maintenance Plan: All Concessionaires shall develop, at their own expense, an annual Operation and Maintenance Plan. The Operation and Maintenance Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Division and Reclamation, if applicable, within one (1) year from the effective date of the contract and then annually by January 1.

(i) Any amendments to the Operation and Maintenance Plan shall be approved in writing by the Division and Reclamation, if applicable.

(ii) All maintenance, renovations and upgrades shall conform to the approved Operation and Maintenance Plan.

(iii) The Concessionaire shall comply with the approved Operation and Maintenance Plan.

(h) Service Guaranty Performance Bond: The Division may require an insurance forfeiture bond to ensure the performance of all contractual requirements that provide a specific service to park users. The amount of the service guaranty performance bond will be an estimate of revenue that the Division could reasonably expect from the Concessionaire during the operating year.

(i) Construction Performance Bond: The Division may require an insurance forfeiture bond to ensure completion of capital construction. The construction performance bond may be for the amount of the value of the facilities that the Concessionaire is to construct under the terms of the contract. The bond will be released when the Division determines there is satisfactory completion of the facilities.

(j) Liability Insurance: The Concessionaire shall obtain and maintain liability insurance, prior to beginning operation or construction, to protect against any claim arising from the operations or construction of the concession. Proof of insurance shall be provided to the Division annually by providing a valid and current Certificate of Insurance. At a minimum, the Certificate of Insurance shall indicate:

(i) Name of insured;

(ii) Dates of coverage;

(iii) Amount of coverage;

(iv) Company issuing policy;

(v) Agency of record; and

(vi) The Department as lessor.

(k) Construction: All capital construction, renovation, or remodeling involving expenditures greater than $2,500 per project or any project that includes ground disturbance shall be made only with prior written approval from the Division, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. This does not include repairs, especially emergency, to existing electrical, plumbing or heating facilities. The Division Administrator shall set forth in writing with particularity the and reasons for disapproval.

(i) All construction requests shall include detailed specifications, scaled drawings and elevations, site plans and evaluations of the work to be done in sufficient detail for Division review. A professional stamp of an engineer and/or architect registered in Wyoming may be required under local or state law or by the Division. The Division shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of professional certification of engineering, design, and performance criteria of materials, systems or equipment. The Division's comments for any project are not all inclusive and do not relieve the Concessionaire of the responsibility to meet all building, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire codes, and environmental laws and regulations.

(ii) The Concessionaire shall supervise, direct and be solely responsible for and have control over construction costs, means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for coordinating all portions of the work. The obligations of the Concessionaire shall not extend to the liability of the Division, its consultants, agents or employees arising out of review or approval of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, designs or specifications.

(iii) Start-up Dates: If Division approval is given for capital improvements, the Concessionaire shall notify the Division of the construction start-up date. The Division may inspect the project or facility at any stage of construction to verify that the construction complies with approved plans and specifications. The Concessionaire shall provide the Division or its agents access to any construction work in preparation or in progress wherever located.

(iv) Construction Standards: The Concessionaire shall comply with applicable local, state and federal laws, applicable environmental regulations or rules and building code requirements, including those for accessibility. The Concessionaire shall obtain applicable permits and licenses, pay all charges, fees and taxes, and give all required notices.

(v) Historic Preservation: Concessionaires shall comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and implementing Regulations 36 CFR Part 800.5(b) for any proposed surface disturbance prior to initiation of construction. The approval process and request for technical advice shall be initiated through the Division who will forward to the appropriate federal agency for consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office and the Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation if necessary. This is a review and compliance procedure with the purpose of protecting cultural resources and may require a Class III inventory or detailed investigation procedures by authorized archaeologists as approved by the Division. The Concessionaire shall bear all costs necessary to comply with the National Historic Preservation Act.

(vi) Final Inspection: When the project is completed, the Concessionaire shall notify the Division and negotiate a final inspection date. The Concessionaire shall supply a mylar "as built" plan for the Division files. The Concessionaire shall provide a copy of each Certificate(s) of Occupancy issued by all appropriate regulating agencies upon completion of the project. After inspection and receipt of the Certificate(s) of Occupancy, the Division may authorize occupancy and arrange for release of the performance bond if the construction was completed satisfactorily.

(l) Inspection: The Division shall inspect the concession at least once per year to ensure compliance with contract requirements, the Department's rules and if applicable, Reclamation's Policies, Directives and Standards. The inspection results shall be documented on the Division's forms.

(m) Water, Sewage and Waste System: The Concessionaire shall provide and maintain at their cost all concession water, sewage and waste disposal systems. All of the above utilities shall be constructed to standards promulgated by the State of Wyoming and the federal government. Water wells and other water sources shall be approved and permitted by the Wyoming State Engineer. Where the Division provides water and or sewer services to an existing Concessionaire, a contract shall be established for the fair and equitable payment of these services or the Concessionaire shall be required to establish their own source of water or sewage treatment.

(n) Compliance with Laws: The Concessionaire shall comply with the Department's rules and regulations and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

(o) Subleasing: The Concessionaire may not sublet or assign any portion of the concession without prior written permission from the Department.

(p) Records: The Concessionaire shall maintain records that are pertinent to the concession's financial operations including, but not limited to, transaction receipts, sales/use tax reports, income tax filings, balance sheets and income statements. The Division may make audits or examinations of the Concessionaire's records at the Concessionaire's place of business during regular business hours. The Concessionaire shall be notified in advance of such audits or examinations.

(q) Hours: The Concession facilities shall be open during reasonable hours to provide the intended services.

(r) Cleanliness: The Concessionaire shall keep all facilities and grounds clean at all times with special attention being directed to public restrooms, potable water and areas where food is served, prepared or stored.

(s) Waste Disposal: The Concessionaire shall provide sufficient trash containers and shall empty them at regular intervals. The contracted area shall present a neat, clean and orderly appearance at all times. The Concessionaire shall dispose of all trash in an appropriate refuse depository approved by the Department of Environmental Quality.

(t) Types of Activities:

(i) The Concessionaire shall conduct only those enterprises that have been approved by the Division and are permitted by the contract agreement.

(ii) The Concessionaire shall not incur any obligation on behalf of the State of Wyoming.

(iii) All improvements constructed by the Division on concession leased property shall be open to the public and the Concessionaire shall not charge for the use thereof. The Concessionaire may charge for additional services, such as boat launching and mooring, in connection with these improvements.

(u) Penalty: Violation of these rules and regulations may result in revocation of the concession and contract.

History

Effective 2019-11-04

Chapter 5 Request for Proposal (RFP)

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.5.11042019 § 1 General Program Administration

(a) In determining whether to issue an RFP, the Division shall consider at least the following:

(i) Whether the proposed concession operation is appropriate and compatible for the park or site;

(ii) Monetary advantages to the State;

(iii) Public demand;

(iv) Whether the proposal will enhance visitor services while maintaining and conserving the park's resources and environment;

(v) Legality;

(vi) Liability; and

(vii) Budgetary constraints.

(b) Once the Division has decided to proceed, the appropriate Division staff shall prepare an RFP.

(d) At a minimum, the RFP shall include the following information:

(i) The exact location of the property for the concession;

(ii) A description of the physical characteristics of the property;

(iii) A description of the goal proposed for the concession;

(iv) An explanation of the procedures and deadline for submitting a response to the RFP and other important dates;

(v) A description of the method to be used for evaluation of the proposals; and

(vi) An explanation of the State's right to reject proposals.

(e) An RFP shall be advertised for not less than fourteen (14) calendar days for short-term concessions or thirty (30) calendar days for concessions with a five (5) year or greater term. The RFP shall be advertised in a state-wide newspaper, a local newspaper located near the proposed concession site and on the Department's website.

(f) RFPs shall be distributed to all interested persons or parties who request them. A bid RFP bond may be required.

(g) The Concessions Manager shall appoint a Committee to evaluate all proposals received. When feasible, the respective Park Superintendent, Regional Manager and a member of the Commission shall be on the Committee.

(h) Proposals received after closing shall be rejected and returned. Documentation including date and time of receipt and date and time of return shall be recorded.

(i) The Division may reject any or all proposals and waive any or all immaterial defects or irregularities in any proposal.

(j) The Committee shall evaluate all proposals on the basis of the criteria contained in the RFP and make a recommendation to the Commission. The Commission shall review the Committee's recommendation and make a recommendation to the Department Director. The Department Director shall make a final written decision on the concession award.

History

Effective 2019-11-04

Chapter 6 New Concession Ideas & Concepts

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.6.01291999 New Concession Ideas & Concepts

CHAPTER 6

New Concession Ideas and Concepts

Section 1. General Guidelines.

(a) Anyone interested in establishing a Concession not outlined in the Park Master Plan or not currently being offered may submit a new Concession Proposal for consideration by the Division.

(i) The Proposal will be used to provide general information to the Division and will contain the following information. This information may be listed separately or included within a detailed Business Plan. If it is covered in the Business Plan, list the page and paragraph number.

(A) Project description to include type of Concession, benefit to park system, compatibility with Park objectives and type of facilities.

(B) The type of Concession included in the Park Master Plan and Division Goals.

(D) The primary goal or program behind the proposal.

(E) The similar services being provided in the Park or immediately adjacent to the Park.

(F) How the Concession relates to the uses and historic attributes of the Park.

(G) Why this type of Concession is appropriate for this Park.

(H) Additional information and justification.

(b) To receive consideration, the request will be submitted with a non-refundable administrative fee set by the Division.

(c) The proposal will be considered by the Division and Commission in the same manner as any other RFP and a recommendation will be made to the Department Director, who will make the final decision.

(d) If it is determined the proposal is not feasible, or is not suitable for the Park, a letter stating the specific reason for denial or postponement will be mailed within two weeks. The administrative fee will not be refunded.

(e) If it is determined the proposal is feasible and fits within the Division=s guidelines for the particular Park, a RFP will be prepared following the guidelines and requirements described in Chapter 5.

(f) When scoring the RFP from the party who initiated the New Concession Proposal, extra points may be awarded if management and operational experience are satisfactory to the Division.

History

Effective 1999-01-29

Chapter 9 Inspections

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.9.11042019 Inspections

Department of Commerce Concession Rules

Chapter 9

Inspections

Section 1. General Provisions.

(a) Park Superintendents and/or Division staff shall perform inspections at least annually on all concession facilities and properties to monitor compliance with the concession contract, the Department's rules and if applicable, Reclamation's Policies, Directives and Standards.

(b) Inspection results shall be documented on the Division's forms.

(d) Concessions with continued problems or violations may be inspected and evaluated as often as necessary to address the particular situation(s).

(e) Inspections may be performed by other government agencies including but not limited to the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Consumer Health, Department of Agriculture, State Fire Marshall, Reclamation and others as determined by the Division Administrator or required by federal and/or state law.

(f) The Park Superintendent or his designee may require a concession to close for business temporarily when safety violations are present or there is a lapse in insurance coverage. The concession shall remain closed until the violations have been corrected to the Division's satisfaction. Should this occur more than twice in one year, the contract may be terminated.

(g) Inspection results may be considered during the RFP evaluation when current or past Concessionaires are competing for a concession award.

History

Effective 2019-11-04

Chapter 10 Re-bidding & Issue of RFP on Existing Concession Contract

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.10.11042019 Re-bidding & Issue of RFP on Existing Concession Contract

Department of Commerce Concession Rules

Chapter 10

Re-bidding and Issue of RFP on an Existing Concession Contract

Section 1. Guidelines for the Long-Term Contract.

(a) An existing concession must be re-bid under a new RFP prior to the expiration of the existing contract.

(b) Six (6) months prior to the expiration of the contract, the Division will issue the new RFP and will automatically provide the existing Concessionaire with the RFP.

(c) Prior to the termination of the contract, or if a Concessionaire desires a RFP (see Chapter 5), the Division shall begin the process of preparing a RFP.

(i) The Division will identify the services that will be required and the services that will be allowed to be provided to the public.

(ii) The RFP will state the minimum amount the winner will compensate the current Concessionaire, as determined by the value of the capital investment and the going concern of the business, less any value attributed to the land and location. The minimum bid will identify an annual cost that is attributable to the Reclamation owned land and location that will be determined based on an appraisal of the site and no bid of lesser amount will be considered except in cases where the Division may request a waiver due to extenuating circumstances.

(A) These amounts will be determined by an appraisal prepared by a state certified independent qualified appraiser, acceptable to the Division and existing Concessionaire. The successful Concessionaire will also pay an administrative fee as determined by the Division and reimburse the state for the appraisal fee within thirty (30) days of receiving the appraisal.

(iii) The procedures for review and selection are in Chapter 5. Additional points may be awarded to the existing Concessionaire who is rated at least satisfactory during previous inspections.

(d) All new concession contracts for areas affected by the MA as well as the areas and services to be provided must be in accord with the MA and all applicable Federal Regulations and Policies and will have to be approved by Reclamation prior to finalizing.

(e) To receive consideration, the RFP request will be submitted with a non-refundable administrative fee determined by the Division.

History

Effective 2019-11-04

Chapter 11 Termination of Existing Concession Contracts

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.11.01291999 Termination of Existing Concession Contracts

CHAPTER 11

Termination of Existing Concession Contracts

Section 1. Termination of an Existing Concession Contract.

(a) As stated previously in Chapter 9, Section 1(f), a concession contract or agreement may be terminated at the Division=s discretion when:

(i) Rents or other sums, which the Concessionaire agreed to pay, are not paid on the date due,

(ii) If any of the terms, agreements or conditions of the contract are violated,

(iii) Or if the Concessionaire becomes insolvent or bankrupt.

This termination is subject to the State of Wyoming=s approved grievance procedures outlined in Chapter 13.

(b) Once the Department Director, with the recommendation of the Commission and the Division Director, has deemed it necessary to terminate an existing contract, the Concessionaire will receive written notice of termination by U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The Concessionaire will be provided a reasonable amount of time to vacate as specified in the contract. (Not to exceed sixty (60) days from date of receipt of the certified letter unless unusual circumstances apply).

(d) When public health or safety is an issue, the Concessionaire Contract may be suspended immediately.

(e) If any property located within the state park system is abandoned, for any reason, including but not limited to bankruptcy, foreclosure, termination of contract or other circumstances, the State of Wyoming has the right to remove and dispose of the same at the expense of the Concessionaire.

History

Effective 1999-01-29

Chapter 12 Purchase/Transfer of Existing Concession Operation

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.12.11042019 Purchase/Transfer of Existing Concession Operation

Department of Commerce Concession Rules

Chapter 12

Purchase/Transfer of Existing Concession Operation

Section 1. General Guidelines.

(a) New and existing long-term concession contracts will not be transferred or assigned without prior review and recommendation by the Division and Commission and written approval from the Department Director.

(b) Upon approval of the sale or transfer, the agreement will be assigned or transferred after meeting the legal requirements as to form of the Wyoming Attorney General and full execution of all legal documents.

(c) Prior to the sale or transfer of an existing concession, the Division will obtain written statements from the new Concessionaire, where appropriate, that they acknowledge receipt of a copy of the MA and the Reclamation Concession Management Guidelines.

(d) At Reclamation sites, the Department may need to obtain Reclamation approval before a lease can be transferred.

(e) Under no circumstances will the terms and conditions of a lease be modified in the transfer of an existing lease for those concessions located at Reclamation sites. Only under special or unique circumstances will a lease transfer be approved that would change the term and conditions of a lease at non Reclamation locations. The Department reserves the right to amend the lease fee amount or term if a modification is deemed necessary in a transfer or purchase.

Section 2. Procedure.

(a) The original Concessionaire must notify the Division no less than ninety (90) days prior to the proposed purchase/transfer of the contract. This will allow the Division time to assemble all the necessary information, notify the Commission and set up a meeting to review the proposed transfer. Upon review, the Division and Commission will make a recommendation to the Department Director, who will make the final decision in writing.

(b) The prospective new Concessionaire will be required to pay to the Division a non-refundable administrative fee at time of application to cover processing and administrative costs. The prospective new Concessionaire may be required, where applicable, to sign a document stating they have received the MA and the Reclamation Concession Management Guidelines.

(c) The prospective new Concessionaire may be required to furnish the same information as requested in a RFP for a new facility. At a minimum, the party purchasing a concession will provide the following:

(i) Personal data of all principals,

(ii) Management background (Resume),

(iii) Personal tax returns of all principals for the previous three (3) years,

(iv) Personal financial statement of all principals, current (within ninety (90) days),

(v) Operations experience information of all principals,

(vi) Sales contract and/or purchase agreement,

(vii) Construction bid when applicable,

(viii) Current appraisal of the concession, at the expense of the buyer or seller,

(ix) Business references,

(x) Current Concessionaire's financial statements,

(xi) Projected income statements and cash flow statements,

(xii) Five (5) year business plan, if appropriate for the concession,

(xiii) Other information as requested by the Commission.

(d) If all of the above information is not received timely, the sale or transfer of the concession operation will be postponed until the Division has had time to review the information and make a decision.

(e) The Division reserves the right to contract outside consultation, with proper disclosure, for financial and technical review and recommendation.

(f) The Concessionaire will submit the proposal to the Division. The Division will review the proposal and make recommendations to the Commission.

(g) Following their review, the Commission will make a recommendation to the Department Director.

(h) The Department Director will make the final decision and all parties will be notified in writing. Should the request be denied for the purchase/transfer, the reasons will be detailed in written correspondence to all parties.

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History

Effective 2019-11-04

Chapter 13 Grievance Procedure

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.13.01291999 Grievance Procedure

CHAPTER 13

Grievance Procedure

Section 1. Complaints from the Public.

(a) From time to time, there may be complaints from the public concerning accommodations, food, service, maintenance and other items. The Concessionaire must satisfactorily respond to such complaints within seven (7) days and provide a written copy to the Division.

(b) In the event that there is not an immediate resolution to the complaint and the customer insists, the Concessionaire is to refer the customer to the Park Superintendent who will attempt to mediate the problem. If the matter still cannot be resolved, at the Park Superintendent=s discretion, the matter may be presented to the Division Director or his designated representative.

(i) Specific park, location within the park and concession within the park,

(ii) Date and time of incident,

(iii) Description of the occurrence,

(iv) What attempts were made to resolve the issue,

(v) Why those proved unsuccessful,

(vi) What, if anything, would resolve the issue.

The Division Director or his designated representative will research the issue and then respond, in writing, to the complaining party, concessionaire and Park Superintendent within seven (7) days of receiving the Concessionaire=s reply. The written decision of the Division Director shall be final. A copy of the decision shall be forwarded to the complaining party, the Concessionaire and the Park Superintendent.

Section 2. Conflicts Between Concessionaire and Park/Site or Division Personnel.

(a) Compliance or operational questions shall be directed to the Park Superintendent.

(b) If the problem cannot be resolved at the park level, the Division shall be contacted. In addition:

(i) The Park Superintendent shall submit a letter addressing the issue with copies of the documentation to the Division and Concessionaire.

(ii) The Concessionaire shall submit a letter addressing the issue to the Division and provide a copy to the Park Superintendent.

(iii) The Division Director shall mediate the issue. It will be at the Division Director=s discretion to present the issue to the Commission for their consideration and recommendation.

(iv) Should the decision be made to present the issue to the Commission, a telephone conference call may be used to expedite the process.

(v) The written decision of the Division Director shall be final.

(c) When Concessionaires fail to meet contract standards and remediation is unsuccessful, the state may move to terminate the contract with the aid of the Wyoming Attorney General.

History

Effective 1999-01-29

Chapter 14 Short Term & Special Use Permits

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.14.01291999 Short Term & Special Use Permits

CHAPTER 14

Short Term and Special Use Permits

Section 1. Short Term Permits

(a) General Guidelines:

(i) A short term permit is for commercial use of park areas for up to a one (1) year period. A short term permit for a specific concession operation that includes the exclusive use of park property will be limited to three consecutive (1) year permits or three years total. There are two types of short term permits; Exclusive and Non-Exclusive. An Exclusive Use Short Term Permit grants the Permittee the exclusive use of a parcel of land for a designated time period to conduct a concession enterprise; this special use permit must be put out for bid but may be limited to one per park or site. A Non-Exclusive Use Short Term Permit allows the concession to conduct business throughout the park; this type does not need to be bid but there may be no limit of the number of Non-Exclusive permit holders at a park.

Due care not to jeopardize the revenues in existing concession operations will be taken into consideration at all times. Existing Concessionaires will be granted first right of refusal on short term or special use permits affecting their operation.

(ii) The Division reserves the right to limit the number of short term permits.

(iii) Upon the Park Superintendent=s recommendation, the Division Director has the final authority to issue permits. The Division Director may limit the number of times a permit is issued to a specific individual, group or organization.

(iv) A non-refundable administrative fee, as specified by the Division, will be paid in advance.

(v) All potential permit holders must apply to the park in writing sixty (60) days prior to the initial start up date.

(vi) The Park Superintendent may refuse to allow any activity if not expressly authorized by the permit held for the park or historic site.

(vii) For both types of permits, the permit holder must have liability insurance (which may include liquor liability). A permit holder must comply with all federal and state regulations, and release, indemnify and hold harmless both the state and federal government.

(viii) Depending on the activity, a damage deposit or the filing of a bond with satisfactory surety payable to the state may be required by the Division. Should any damage, repair, clean-up or environmental remediation exceed the amount of the deposit, the sponsoring group, organization or individual will be billed for the balance by the State of Wyoming.

(ix) Short Term Permit Evaluations:

(A) Both an Exclusive and Non Exclusive Use Permit will be evaluated with the following criteria:

(I) Benefit to visitors.

(II) Whether it will address an identified need.

(III) Affect on natural, cultural or aesthetic resources.

(IV) Return to the state and compliance with all requirements.

(V) Other information as deemed necessary.

(b) Exclusive Use Short Term Permit

(i) Those types of concessions that include the exclusive use of park property is an Exclusive Use Short Term Permit. This type of permit requires a fee based on the fair market value of the property used. In addition, a percentage of gross revenue may be charged.The fair market value will be determined by the Division. For example, an exclusive use concession may include a snack shack, temporary horse stable and corral or a specific vending area.

(ii) For those concessions that include the exclusive use of park property, the permit will be competitively bid using a condensed version of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process as outlined herein.

(iii) If an interested party submits a written request for an Exclusive Use Short Term Permit prior to the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP), the competitive bid process is still required. However, the prospective concessionaire will receive additional credit in the review process.

(i) If the short term permit activity does not include the exclusive use of the park property, such as an ice cream van or the sale of firewood from the rear of a pick-up truck, a Non Exclusive Use Short Term Permit will be issued. There will be no competitive bid and there may be no limitations on the number of these permits issued within the park. Payment will be based on a percentage of gross revenues.

(ii) Information in the permit application must include the following for a short term concession:

(A) Project description to include type of concession, hours and dates of operation or season of operation, specific location, operating procedures, type of equipment to be used and item(s) to be sold.

(B) Discussion of similar services being provided in the park or immediately adjacent to the park and why these services are needed on the park grounds.

(D) Signed acknowledgments requirements to have and maintain liability insurance (which may include liquor liability), maintain accurate bookkeeping and accounting records, comply with all federal and state regulations, release, indemnify and hold the state and federal government harmless.

(E) Additional information, if necessary.

Section 2. Special Use Permits.

(a) General Guidelines:

(i) A Special Use Permit is for the use of any lands under the administration and control of the Division for a period of ten (10) days or less. There are two types of Special Use Permits, Commercial and Non-Commercial. A Commercial Special Use Permit authorizes commercial activities such as the sale of food, goods or services. A Non-Commercial Special Use Permit authorizes non-commercial activities at a park such as sporting events, pageants, entertainment and re-enactments.

(ii) A non-refundable administrative fee, as specified by the Division, will be paid in advance. For those types of Commercial Special Use Permits that includes the exclusive use of park property, a fee for the fair market value for the property in use may be required. The fair market value will be determined by the Division. When items are offered for sale by a potential commercial special use permit holder and do not include exclusive use, a lease fee will be charged based on the percentage of gross revenue. Depending on the activity and the sponsor, the fee may be waived for the Non Commercial Special Use Permit subject to the Park Superintendent=s, Division Director or Commissioner's direction and or approval.

(iii) The Park Superintendent may refuse to allow any activity if not expressly authorized by the permit held for the park or site. The Division Director may limit the number of times a permit is issued to a specific individual, group or organization.

(iv) A damage deposit or the filing of a bond with satisfactory surety payable to the state may be required by the Division. Should any damage, repair, clean-up or environmental remediation exceed the amount of the deposit, the sponsoring group, organization or individual will be billed for the balance by the State of Wyoming.

(v) Special Use Permit holders and activity participants are subject to payment of entrance, camping, shelter and lodge fees except for waivers as permitted in W. S. § 36-4-121.

(vi) Special Use Permit Evaluations:

(A) Commercial Special Use Permits

(I) A commercial special use permit will be evaluated with the following criteria:

(1.) Benefit to visitors,

(2.) Whether the use addresses an identified need.

(3.) Affect on natural, cultural or aesthetic resources.

(4.) Return to the state and compliance with all requirements.

(5.) Other information as deemed necessary.

(B) Non-Commercial Use Permits

(I) Evaluation is not appropriate for this type of permit.

(b) Non Commercial Special Use Permit Application Requirements and Procedures:

(i) The special use permit requires the appropriate Park Superintendent=s approval.

(ii) Application is made at the appropriate park or site location, in writing, and may be obtained from the Park Superintendent. Application must include the following information.

(A) Activity description to include type of activity, hours and rates, specific location, operating procedures, type of equipment to be used and expected number of participants,

(B) Responsible party,

(D) Proper and adequate supervision of participants,

(E) Additional information if necessary.

(iii) The permit holder may be required to have liability insurance (which may include liquor liability) with proof of current insurance attached to the application. Permit holder must comply with all federal and state regulations and release, indemnify and hold harmless both the state and federal government.

(iv) Permit cannot be used for sale of food, goods, services or beverages to the public.

(v) Activities must be in compliance with the appropriate section of the Division Rules and Regulations entitled, Permit: Special Use.

(vi) Application shall be received thirty (30) days prior to the requested activity date.

(i) Limited to the sale of food, goods, services, beverages and commercial filming activities.

(ii) The special use permit requires the appropriate Park Superintendent=s approval. Application is made at the appropriate park or site location and may be obtained from the Park Superintendent. All potential commercial permit holders must apply for their permit in writing. Information in the permit application must include the following information:

(A) Project description to include type of concession/activity, hours and dates of operation, operating procedures, type of equipment to be used and item(s) to be sold,

(B) Discussion of similar services being provided in the park or immediately adjacent to the park or site and why these services are needed on park grounds,

(D) The permit holder must have liability insurance (which may include liquor liability) with proof of current insurance attached to application, comply with all federal and state regulations, release, indemnify and hold harmless both the state and federal government,

(E) Include a non-refundable administrative fee with the application,

(F) Additional information if necessary.

(iii) Application shall be received thirty (30) days prior to the requested activity date.

History

Effective 1999-01-29

Chapter 15 Emergency Situations

Wyo. Code R. 024.0012.15.01291999 Emergency Situations

CHAPTER 15

Emergency Situations

Section 1. Emergency Closure: In the event of an emergency situation as determined by the Park Superintendent, the Park Superintendent shall have complete authority to close the park, the concession and any other facilities to protect the general public, the Concessionaire and the Wyoming Division of State Parks and Historic Sites employees. The State of Wyoming, the Division and the park are not liable for any lost revenue or damages sustained by the Concessionaire due to the closure for an emergency situation. It is the responsibility of the Concessionaire to aid the Park Superintendent in protecting the general public and to facilitate the quick and efficient closure of the park and all the facilities.

History

Effective 1999-01-29

252 State Park and Historic Site Usage

Chapter 3 Site Interpretation

Wyo. Code R. 024.0003.3.12022004 Site Interpretation

DEPARTMENT OF STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES

RULES AND REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 3 - SITE INTERPRETATION

Section 1. Authority.

(a) The Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources is granted the following:

(i) In accordance with W.S. 36-4-104 and W.S. 36-4-115, the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources shall promulgate all reasonable rules necessary to carry out W.S. 36-4-101 through 36-4-123.

(ii) Rules and regulations promulgated by the Department under W.S. 36- 4-104 and W.S. 36-4-115 include rules that define and create guidelines for "Site Interpretation" of state parks, historic sites or other facilities managed by the Department.

Section 2. Definitions.

(a) Department shall mean the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.

(b) Director shall mean the Director of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources or his authorized designee.

(c) Park, Site, Facility or Item of Cultural or Artistic Significance shall mean all state owned or managed areas or items administered by the Department.

(d) Site Interpretation shall mean the further explanation to provide information, direction and understanding of a Park, Site, Facility or Item of Cultural or Artistic Significance.

Section 3. Site Interpretation.

(a) These rules are subject to the provisions of W.S. 36-4-101 through 36-4- 123.

(b) Where feasible or necessary, the Department may provide or require Site Interpretation to further explain and educate the public about a Park, Site, Facility or Item of Cultural or Artistic Significance.

(c) Site Interpretation may be provided through a multitude of mediums, such as promotional leaflets, guided tours, period rein-actors, guidebooks, hardback or softback books, aerial or picture maps, wall charts, videos, CD's (compact disks), television, radio, printed materials, computer drawn maps, internet websites, road signs, billboards, posters, postcards, indoor or outdoor displays, panels, kiosks, audio format, or other formats where feasible and appropriate for the Park, Site, Facility or Item of Cultural or Artistic Significance.

(d) Any Site Interpretation shall be developed in a format that is compatible with the Park, Site, Facility or Item of Cultural or Artistic Significance.

(e) Methodology for Site Interpretation and the appropriated funding shall be approved by the Director, or his authorized designee.

(f) The Department may enter into cooperative agreements with other governmental and non-governmental entities or organizations to provide Site Interpretation.

Section 4. Savings Clause.

(a) If any provision of these rules or their application to any person or circumstances is held invalid or in conflict with any other provision of these rules, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of these rules which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to this end the provisions of these rules are severable.

History

Effective 2004-12-02

251 State Parks & Historic Sites

Chapter 1 Rules and Regulations

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 1 Authority

These rules are promulgated pursuant to Wyoming Statute (W.S.) 36-4-115.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 2 Authority to Enforce

Peace officers may enforce these rules and state statutes on park lands.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 3 Definitions

(a) "Superintendent" means any official in charge of a park, historic or archaeological site, or recreation area.

(b) "Park lands" means all state owned or controlled parks, historic or archaeological sites, and recreation areas.

(d) "Camping unit" means a portable structure, shelter, or motor vehicle intended for occupancy by persons engaged in camping. Basic camping units include, but are not limited to, travel trailers, motorhomes, tents, tepees, yurts, RVs, roof-top campers, truck bed campers, and motor vehicles that will be occupied overnight.

(e) "Daily use permit" means a permit issued by the department authorizing the entrance upon and use of park lands.

(f) "Designated campsite" means an established area within park lands with a state provided picnic table and metal fire ring or an area designated as a campsite by department signage or campground maps.

(g) "Camp rental" means a department-provided structure that may be rented as an overnight accommodation. This includes, but is not limited to, cabins, camp shacks, treehouses, and yurts.

(h) "First-come, first-serve campsite" means a campsite that does not require a reservation prior to use.

(i) "Amenity fee" means a fee required for the use of added amenities such as water or electricity.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 4 Abandoned Property

(a) Leaving any vehicle unattended for longer than twenty-four (24) hours without permission of the superintendent is prohibited and such vehicle may be removed and disposed of as provided by law.

(b) In the event unattended property interferes with the safe or orderly management of the area, it may be removed by the superintendent or law enforcement officer at any time, and such property shall be removed and stored at the expense of the owner.

(c) Unless prior written permission has been obtained from the superintendent, personal property left for longer than thirty (30) days may be deemed abandoned and may be removed at the owner's expense and disposed of as provided by law.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 5 Aircraft and Powerless Flight

(a) The operation of aircraft on park lands or waters other than at designated landing areas is prohibited.

(b) The air delivery of any person or thing by parachute, helicopter, or other means without written approval from the department is prohibited, except in emergencies involving the safety of human life or threat of property loss.

(c) This section does not apply to aircrafts that are engaged in official business of the state or federal government, used in emergency rescue, or forced to land due to circumstances beyond the control of the operator.

(d) The launching or landing of sailplanes, gliders, parasails, balloons, body kites, hang gliders, and other devices designed to carry persons or objects through the air in powerless flight is prohibited without prior written approval from the department specifying the conditions under which such launching or landing is to be conducted.

(e) The operation of any unmanned aircraft system or drone is prohibited without prior written approval from the department specifying the conditions under which such operation is to be conducted.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 6 Camping

(a) Camping is permitted only in designated areas, unless otherwise posted.

(b) No person or camping unit may occupy any one (1) park, historic or archaeological site, or recreation area overnight for more than fourteen (14) nights in a thirty (30) day period.

(c) No person shall camp overnight on park lands without a valid camping permit. A member of the camping party must be present with the camping unit until a permit has been obtained.

(d) The digging or leveling of ground at any campsite is prohibited.

(e) Quiet shall be maintained in and around campgrounds between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Noise-producing generator use, barking dogs, the use of audio devices, or any actions that may disturb the peace are prohibited during these hours.

(f) The saving of first-come, first-serve campsites, such as to hold a campsite for use by another person who has not yet arrived, is prohibited.

(g) Where indicated by appropriate signing at the entrance to camping areas, permission to enter or occupy such an area is reserved to campers between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

(h) Camping units must be contained within a designated campsite, unless otherwise posted.

(i) Occupancy within a designated campsite is limited to one (1) camping unit and one (1) additional tent.

(ii) Wheeled camping units must be parked on the parking pad area, where provided.

(iii) In addition to the camping unit, no more than two (2) vehicles may occupy the designated campsite and must fit within the parking area of the site.

(iv) The maximum capacity at any single campsite is eight (8) people.

(i) Camping is prohibited on docks, beaches, parking lots, and day use areas unless specifically authorized by the superintendent.

(j) Permits and reservations are non-transferable.

(k) No person or group may camp in a campsite reserved for another.

(l) Switching of reserved campsites is allowed only by permission of the department.

(m) Campsites are intended for recreational use only.

(n) Camping units which are not occupied on a nightly basis are subject to removal as abandoned property.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 7 Closures

The superintendent may institute visiting hours, capacity limits, or closures to protect visitors or park resources. Such restrictions shall be posted with appropriate signage.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 8 Conduct

(a) Visitors shall conduct themselves in a lawful, peaceful, and orderly manner, and shall abide by these rules and regulations and all state statutes.

(b) The use of park lands and facilities by any person under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances to a degree which renders them a hazard is prohibited.

(c) The operation or use of any audio or visual devices or otherwise creating excessive noise in such a manner or at such a time so as to unreasonably disturb any person is prohibited.

(d) Possession of any container which contains an alcoholic or malt beverage in excess of two fluid gallons is prohibited without written permission of the superintendent. This section does not apply to the transportation of alcohol through park lands or to activities authorized through permits or contracts issued by the department.

(e) In addition to any other penalties provided, any person violating these rules and regulations may be removed from park lands.

(f) Public nudity is prohibited.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 9 Domestic Pets and Livestock

(a) Except in designated off-leash areas, all pets must be in a vehicle, camping unit, or on a leash no longer than ten (10) feet in length and physically controlled at all times.

(b) Off-leash dog training is restricted to designated areas as indicated by signage or by permission of the superintendent.

(c) Pets are prohibited in public eating places, food stores, public buildings, and on designated beach areas. EXCEPTION: This paragraph shall not apply to service animals.

(d) Where hunting is permitted, the use of hunting dogs is allowed, provided that dog owners or handlers have control of and are responsible for the actions of such dogs.

(e) Grazing or ranging domestic animals is prohibited without superintendent permission.

(f) Pets shall not be left unattended for any length of time.

(g) Horses are permitted only in designated areas.

(h) Persons with pets shall be responsible for proper removal and disposal of the animal's waste.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 10 Fires

(a) Wood fires are permitted only in department-provided fireplaces, unless otherwise authorized by written superintendent permission. Fires using charcoal, propane, butane, or similar fuels are restricted to stoves, grills, lanterns, or firepits.

(i) Upon approval of the superintendent, wood fires may be built outside of department provided fireplaces, but shall not exceed thirty-six (36) inches in diameter or height.

(ii) Burning of plastics, glass, rubber, paints, pressurized containers, trash (other than paper), or any material containing metal (e.g. cans, nails, screws, staples, wire, or bolts) in a campfire is prohibited.

(b) No person may allow a fire to burn in a careless manner, leave a fire unattended, or fail to completely extinguish a fire.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 11 Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping

(a) Fishing from motor vehicle road bridges is prohibited unless otherwise designated.

(b) Fishing from within twenty (20) yards of any public boat ramp, boat dock, mooring area, or designated beach area is prohibited without the written permission of the superintendent.

(d) All ice fishing equipment, vehicles, and debris must be removed from the frozen lake surface prior to departure.

(e) Unless otherwise posted, park lands are open to hunting subject to general hunting regulations prescribed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.

(f) The use of firearms or other projectile devices is prohibited within four hundred (400) yards of any public use facility or activity area, including picnic areas, campgrounds, cabin and concession areas, boat ramps, designated trails, and parking lots unless otherwise designated.

(g) Trapping on park lands is authorized with prior written permission from the superintendent in designated areas with appropriate posting.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 12 Permits

(a) Camping.

(i) Camping permits are required at the locations specified in the department's fee rules.

(ii) All camping permits expire at 11:00 a.m. on the last day of the permit period.

(iii) Any vehicle occupying a campsite between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. shall display a valid camping permit, or a receipt or confirmation letter showing proof of permit purchase.

(iv) Once purchased, an annual camping permit must be permanently affixed to the lower driver's side of the windshield for the vehicle it is registered to or the permit may be subject to confiscation.

(b) Daily Use.

(i) Daily use permits are required at the locations specified in the department's fee rules.

(ii) At any state park, recreation area, or archaeological site where daily use permits are required, all vehicles shall display a valid daily use permit, or a receipt or confirmation letter showing proof of permit purchase.

(iii) Once purchased, an annual daily use permit must be permanently affixed to the lower driver's side of the windshield for the vehicle it is registered to or the permit may be subject to confiscation.

(d) All permits are non-transferable.

(e) Short Term and Special Use Permits. Special use and short term permits are required for events such as commercial activities, sporting events, fishing derbies or tournaments, concerts, demonstrations, parades, fireworks shows, or other spectator attractions or participant activities open to the public.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 13 Camp Rentals and Amenities

(a) The following are prohibited in camp rentals, unless otherwise designated:

(i) Pets, other than service animals.

(ii) The use of smoking products, tobacco, or vaping devices.

(iii) The use of electric, gas, or charcoal cooking devices.

(iv) Heating devices, other than department provided devices.

(b) No additional camping units or tents are permitted at a camp rental site.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 14 Preservation of Public Property

(a) Without prior permission of the superintendent, the disturbance, damage, or removal of any building, sign, equipment, monument, or other structure, or of any animal or plant matter, nest, nesting site, soil, rock, mineral, fossil, historic or prehistoric artifact or feature is prohibited. EXCEPTION: Lawful activities authorized under this chapter are permitted.

(b) Gathering wild fruit for personal consumption is permitted unless otherwise designated.

(c) The use of any mineral or metal detecting device at a state historic or archeological site is prohibited, except for official use. The use of any mineral or metal detecting device at a state park or recreation area is prohibited without written permission of the superintendent.

(d) The collection of dead wood found on the ground is permitted unless otherwise designated.

(e) Dead timber which has been identified by the department for removal may be cut and removed by the public for personal use with the permission of the superintendent. The removal for the purpose of sale is prohibited unless authorized by a contract or permit issued by the department.

(f) Entering, climbing upon, or tampering with state owned motor vehicles and motorized or power equipment is prohibited.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 15 Public Safety

(a) Unless otherwise provided, no person shall:

(i) Possess or use explosives, or use fireworks or pyrotechnics unless authorized by a permit or contract issued by the department.

(ii) Use or display any weapon in a threatening manner.

(iii) Discharge a firearm or other projectile device, or otherwise purposefully or negligently endanger the life of any person or creature. The discharge of a firearm or other projectile device while engaged in hunting or fishing as authorized by these rules is permitted.

(b) Glass beverage containers are prohibited outside of vehicles, camping units, and camp rentals, except in designated areas.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 16 Sanitation

(a) Trash must be deposited in places or containers designated for the disposal thereof or removed from park lands.

(b) Draining or dumping refuse or wastes, including gray water, except in places or receptacles provided for such use, is prohibited.

(c) Park hydrants shall be used only for the gathering of water for personal use while recreating on park lands. Bathing, fish cleaning, and washing of dishes, boats, or vehicles is prohibited in the area of hydrants. It is prohibited to fill storage containers with water from park hydrants for non-recreational use outside of park lands (e.g. industrial or agricultural use) without superintendent approval.

(d) Polluting or contaminating any watershed, water supplies, or water used for drinking purposes is prohibited. This shall include the dumping of hazardous waste.

(e) Depositing human waste in or on any park lands or facilities, except into fixtures provided for that purpose is prohibited. Placing any bottle, can, cloth, rag, metal, wood, or stone substances in any of the plumbing fixtures of park facilities is prohibited.

(f) Urinating or defecating anywhere other than at the facilities provided for that purpose is prohibited.

(g) Using government refuse containers or facilities for dumping commercial garbage or trash brought as such from private property is prohibited.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 17 Trail Use

(a) All designated trails are open to foot traffic. Bicycle and equestrian use are permitted unless otherwise designated.

(b) Bicyclists and foot traffic must yield to horseback riders. Bicyclists must yield to foot traffic.

(c) Motorized vehicles are prohibited on all trails except for department and emergency vehicles performing maintenance or management functions.

(d) Riding or hitching horses or other saddle or pack animals, except where trails and facilities are provided for such use, is prohibited.

(e) Riders shall slow their horses to a slow trot or walk when passing persons on foot or bicycle.

(f) Pedestrians on trails shall conduct themselves in such a manner as not to frighten or interfere with horses or pack animals.

(g) All trail usage shall be in a manner to cause minimal damage to the trail.

(h) Class 1 electric bicycles are allowed on designated non-motorized trails. Class 2 and 3 electric bicycles are prohibited on all non-motorized trails.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 18 Solicitation

(a) Solicitation of any kind is prohibited; provided that this section shall not apply to activities authorized through permits or contracts issued by the department.

(b) Display of unauthorized signs or advertising is prohibited.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 19 Suspension of Rules

In emergency situations, the department may provide temporary exceptions to the general rules for specific park lands, by posting notice of such exceptions at said park lands.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 20 Vehicles

(a) No person shall operate a motorized vehicle except on such roads, trails, beaches, or areas designated for such use. This includes, but is not limited to motor vehicles, class 2 and 3 electric bikes, snowmobiles, tracked vehicles, and off-road vehicles (ORVs) such as motorcycles, mopeds, all-terrain vehicles, and utility task vehicles. This rule shall not apply to employees engaged in the performance of their official duties.

(i) Vehicle operation on any reservoir area below the high-water line may be restricted to designated areas and special management zones.

(ii) Vehicle use of any reservoir area below the high-water line shall be restricted to entering and leaving the reservoir bottom from a department established access.

(b) Persons driving a vehicle on any road within park lands shall observe the posted speed limit. The speed limit for all park roads that are not posted shall be fifteen (15) miles per hour.

(d) In the event an unattended vehicle interferes with the safe, secure, or orderly management of the area, a superintendent or law enforcement officer may order such vehicle to be removed and stored at the expense of the owner.

(e) No person shall engage in any motor vehicle speed or acceleration contest or exhibition driving without approval of the superintendent.

(f) No person shall operate a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, or without due regard for the safety of others.

(g) No ORV shall be operated on park lands without a valid ORV decal or license plate.

(h) No person shall operate an ORV on park lands without a valid driver's license, except on designated trails or in recreation areas where youth operation may be permitted.

(i) An ORV decal is required to operate an ORV on or within designated motorized trails and recreation areas regardless if the ORV has a license plate.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 21 Water Sports: Designated Beach Areas

(a) No lifeguards are provided at designated beach areas. Swimmers swim at their own risk.

(b) No person may build or tend any fires on designated beach areas.

(d) Fishing is not allowed at designated beach areas.

(e) Except for service animals, no dogs, cats, or other domestic animals are allowed at designated beach areas.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 22 Water Sports: Boating

(a) Boating is permitted, except as otherwise provided in these rules, and operation is subject to general boating regulations prescribed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.

(b) Watercraft shall not be left unattended in waters except at designated mooring, anchoring, or beaching locations.

(c) In boat launching areas, vehicles and trailers must be parked in designated parking areas. Vehicles and trailers left in the boat ramp areas which hinder other users are prohibited and may be removed at the owner's expense.

(d) Docks installed adjacent to boat ramps shall only be used to launch or retrieve watercraft or to load or unload passengers or supplies. The use of such docks for any other reason or to leave watercraft moored for a period of time greater than that which is reasonable to accomplish the permitted activities is prohibited. This section does not apply to dock areas associated with marinas or boat clubs under contracts with the department.

(e) Unauthorized boat docks are prohibited.

(f) Launch or retrieval of watercraft by trailer is only permitted in designated areas.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 23 Special Regulations

(a) Curt Gowdy State Park.

(i) No swimming is allowed in the reservoirs. No waterskiing is allowed in Crystal or North Crow reservoirs.

(ii) No vehicles or debris are permitted upon the ice of the reservoirs.

(b) Hot Springs State Park.

(i) Camping, including overnight occupancy of a vehicle, is prohibited outside of a designated campsite, unless authorized by a permit or contract issued by the department.

(ii) Quiet hours shall be maintained from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (east of Hwy 20 and railroad tracks). During quiet hours, excessive noise that unreasonably disturbs others, including loud electronics and engine revving, is prohibited unless authorized by a permit or contract issued by the department.

(iii) It is unlawful to consume alcohol within park boundaries unless authorized by a liquor permit issued by the superintendent or their designee. This section does not apply to designated campgrounds or activities authorized by a permit or contract issued by the department.

(iv) Diving or jumping into the Bighorn River is prohibited.

(v) No person may remove more than six (6) gallons of mineral water per day, without written authorization from the department.

(vi) Swimming and/or wading in any of the cooling ponds or canals used for mineral water from the Big Horn Spring is prohibited.

(vii) Engaging in fishing or removing fish from the cooling ponds or canals is prohibited without written permission from the superintendent.

(c) Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park. Ponds are closed to motorized watercraft, fishing, minnow seining, and minnow trapping.

(d) Sinks Canyon State Park. Snowmobiles are prohibited from operating on park grounds.

(e) Bear River State Park.

(i) The use of snowmobiles is prohibited, except by park staff on official duties, city grooming crews, or by permission of the superintendent.

(ii) The use of game calls, including but not limited to bugles or scent attractants is prohibited.

(iii) Harassment of wildlife is prohibited.

(iv) Tractor trailers are prohibited in the park unless authorized by the superintendent.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.1.08052026 § 24 Savings Clause

If any provision of this rule or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid or in conflict with any other provision of this rule, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this rule which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to this end the provisions of this rule are severable.

History

Effective 2026-08-05

Chapter 2 Site Criteria

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.2.01072005 Site Criteria

DEPARTMENT OF STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES

RULES AND REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 2 - SITE CRITERIA

Section 1. Authority.

(a) The Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources is granted the following:

(i) In accordance with W.S. 36-4-104(e), W.S. 36-4-106(e) and W.S.36-4-115, the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources in consultation with the Commission, shall promulgate and enforce all reasonable rules and regulations necessary to carry out this act (W. S. 36-4-101 through 36-4-123).

(ii) Rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources under this act and governing the Division of State Parks and Historic Sites shall include the procedures and site criteria for acquiring or accepting title to any lands for an outdoor recreation area or facility, designating lands as an outdoor recreation area or facility, or removing a designation pursuant to W.S. 36-4- 104(f).

Section 2. Definitions.

(a) Department shall mean the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.

(b) Director shall mean the Director of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources or his authorized designee.

(d) Division Administrator shall mean Administrator of the Division of State Parks and Historic Sites.

(e) Evaluation Team shall mean a member(s) of the State Park and Cultural Resources Commission; Proposed Project Proponent/Sponsor; and the Department.

(f) Project Proponent/Sponsor shall mean any individual, group, committee or organization requesting the Division to acquire or designate land(s) as an outdoor recreation area or facility.

(g) Project Site Information Sheet shall mean designated forms developed by the Division for use in site criteria evaluation.

Section 3. Acquisition or Designation Procedures for State Parks and Historic Sites.

(a) These rules are subject to the provisions of W.S. 36-4-101 through 36-4-123.

(b) Prior to acquiring or accepting title to any lands for an outdoor recreation area or facility, designating lands as an outdoor recreation area or facility, or removing a designation pursuant to W.S. 36-4-104(f), the following procedure shall be followed:

(i) The Project Proponent/Sponsor shall make a written request to the Division Administrator to acquire or designate land to be used as an outdoor recreation area or facility.

(ii) In case of removal under W.S. 36-4-104(f) the Division Administrator shall act as the Project Proponent/Sponsor and shall make a written request to the Director for removal of designation.

(iii) The Division shall provide the Project Proponent/Sponsor with Project Site Information Sheets for completion.

(iv) The Project Proponent/Sponsor shall return the completed Project Site Information Sheets and other relevant materials to the Division. Incomplete data may delay a timely review.

(v) The Division shall assign a tracking number for the land or site and notify the Evaluation Team. Evaluation Team shall consist of the following: representative(s) of the State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission; Representative(s) of the Project Proponent/Sponsor; and Representative(s) of the Division.

(vi) Appropriate and reasonable timelines shall be developed by the Evaluation Team.

(vii) Evaluation and site criteria shall be based on the current condition of the site and the following criteria: Geographic considerations, Significant Features, Economic Considerations, Support, and Suitability.

(viii) The Evaluation Team shall forward its written recommendations to the State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission for consultation.

(ix) After consultation with the State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission, the Department shall determine whether the land or site should be designated, acquired or no longer designated. The Department's recommendation(s) shall then be forwarded to the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee for consideration at a future meeting.

(x) Project Proponents/Sponsors shall be notified in writing within 20 days following the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Interim Committee's decision to deny or propose legislation.

(xi) The number of site evaluations shall be limited by the amount of legislative biennium appropriations for site reviews. If sufficient funding is not available to evaluate all proposals, the State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission shall determine sites to be evaluated during this biennium. Proposals received when funding is not available, shall be held over until the next biennium for consideration.

Section 4. Savings Clause.

(a) If any provision of these rules or their application to any person or circumstances are held invalid or in conflict with any other provision of these rules, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of these rules which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to this end the provisions of these rules are severable.

History

Effective 2005-01-07

Chapter 3 Disposal Procedures for Lands Held in the Name of Wyoming SPCR

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.3.10132011 Disposal Procedures for Lands Held in the Name of Wyoming SPCR

CHAPTER 3

DISPOSAL PROCEDURES FOR LANDS HELD IN

THE NAME OF WYOMING STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

Section 1. Authority. These rules are promulgated pursuant to W.S. §§ 36-4-106(g) and 36-4-115(a).

Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to establish procedures for disposal of lands owned by the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources and used as an Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility. These rules also address how the Department may designate or remove from designation lands for an Outdoor Recreation Area or Facility. To qualify for disposal, designation or removal from designation, the following criteria must be met:

(a) The disposal, designation or removal of designation is de minimus in nature;

(b) The action conforms to either the Department's mission or the current strategic plan of the Department;

(c) The action conforms to the provisions of the Department's current master plan for the park or site where the property is located; and

(d) The action is presented to the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee for informational purposes prior to completion of the action.

Section 3. Definitions. As used in these rules:

(a) "Commission", means the State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission of Wyoming.

(b) "De minimus", means the land in question is less than five (5) acres in size.

(d) "Director", means Director of the Department.

(e) "Disposal" means selling or otherwise relinquishing property right(s) owned by the Department.

(f) "Fair Market Value" means the highest price estimated in terms of money, which the land would bring if exposed on the open market. Fair market value shall be determined by an appraisal completed by a State Certified Appraiser.

(g) "Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility" means State parks, public recreation grounds, historical parks, and historical, archaeological, geological and ecological sites now in existence or hereafter created.

(h) "Relinquish" means transferring land to a city, county, State or other governmental entity.

(i) "Senior Management Team" consists of the State Parks and Historic Sites Division Administrator, Regional Managers, Trails Manager, Field Support Chief, and Field Operations Chief.

Section 4. Disposal Methods. Department owned lands used as an Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility may be disposed of when the lands are considered to be no longer needed for recreational or cultural purposes and when the requirements in Section 2 are met.

Disposal methods may include the following:

(a) Sell by private agreement to adjacent landowners for not less than fair market value.

(b) Sell at public auction after providing public notice.

(c) Relinquish to a city, county or other governmental entity or organization for local public purposes. At the Director's discretion, compensation from the city, county or other government entity or organization may not be required.

(d) At the Director's discretion, the value received pursuant to Sections 4(a) and (b) may be in-kind.

Section 5. Process for Disposal of Lands.

(a) The process for disposal of Department owned lands shall begin with a nomination and/or request. The nomination/request shall be sent to the Department.

The nomination/request may be initiated by the Department.

(b) The nomination/request shall initially be reviewed by the Department's Senior Management Team and the State Historic Preservation Office. The Senior Management Team shall forward its recommendation to the Department Director and the Commission. After its review, the Commission shall provide its recommendation to the Director. These recommendations shall include whether the land is suitable for disposal and identify the preferred method of disposal (private sale, public sale or relinquishment).

(c) Following the receipt of the Commission's recommendation, the Department Director shall make his decision and shall forward his decision to the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Interim Committee for informational purposes.

(d) If required, and at the Director's direction, the nominating/requesting party may be required to obtain and pay for surveys, archaeological reports and appraisals.

All appraisals shall be prepared by a State Certified Appraiser and submitted to the Department for review.

(e) Existing Historical Monuments or Markers may be required to remain on disposed land. If that requirement is necessary, it will be described in the disposal documents.

Section 6. Methods of Public Sale. Department land may be offered for public sale by any of the following methods as determined by the Director.

(a) Public Auction. When this method is used, notice shall be given by advertising in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county where the land is located for a minimum of one time each week for three consecutive weeks prior to sale. The notice shall contain the location of the land, the time and place of sale, conditions of sale and persons to contact to inspect the land.

(b) Sale by Sealed Bid. When this method is used, notice shall be given by advertising in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county where the land is located for a minimum of one time each week for three consecutive weeks prior to the advertised date for accepting bids. This notice shall contain the location of the land, persons to contact opened.

Section 7. Accepting Successful Bid.

(a) Following the public sale, the Director shall accept the highest bid. If two or more highest bids are identical, those bidders shall be given the opportunity to re-bid in an amount that is higher than their original bids.

(b) Bids that do not meet fair market value but are not less than seventy five percent (75%)of established fair market value shall be considered by the Director. The Director recognizes that a fair market value is based on an appraisal which is an opinion of value based on available sales data. Since it is an opinion, it may be in the best interests of the Department to sell the land at the bid price.

(d) On the day of the auction or when the bids are publicly opened, the successful bidder shall execute a sales contract prepared by the Department and tender a minimum of twenty five percent (25%) of the total purchase price for the land plus costs associated with the sale, in the form of cashier's check, certified check, or personal check with a letter of credit. If the successful bidder fails to sign the sales contract and pay a minimum of twenty five percent (25%) of the total purchase price for the land plus costs associated with the sale the Director shall automatically reject that bid and the director shall accept the next highest bid.

(e) The successful bidder shall pay the balance of the purchase price prior to receipt of the deed or title.

(f) All costs incurred by the Department in advertising the public notice of sale shall be reimbursed by the purchaser.

(g) Legal instruments transferring rights to the land shall be approved by the Department and the Attorney General's office.

(h) Nothing herein shall be construed to imply that the Department must accept offers to buy, or will be liable for conditions of the land prior to or after the disposal. Decisions to accept offers to buy are at the sole discretion of the Director.

Section 8. Process for Removal of Designation.

(a) The Department may remove from designation any lands used an Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility. These lands may be removed from designation when the lands are considered to be no longer needed for recreational or cultural purposes and when the requirements in Section 2 are met.

(b) The process for removal of the designation of Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility shall begin with a nomination and/or request. The nomination/request shall be sent to the Department. The nomination/request may be initiated by the Department.

(c) The nomination/request shall initially be reviewed by the Department's Senior Management Team and the State Historic Preservation Office. The review shall include an evaluation of the condition of the Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility and the following criteria: geographic considerations, significant features, economic considerations, support, and suitability.

(d) The Senior Management Team shall forward its recommendation to the Department Director and the Commission. After its review, the Commission shall provide its recommendation to the Director. These recommendations shall include whether the land is suitable for removal from designation.

(e) Following the receipt of the Commission's recommendation, the Department Director shall make his decision and shall forward his decision to the Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Interim Committee for informational purposes.

Section 9. Process for Designation of Lands.

(a) The Department may designate any Department owned lands as an Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility. Lands may be designated when the requirements in Section 2 are met.

(b) The process for designation of lands as an Outdoor Recreation Area and Facility shall begin with a nomination and/or request. The nomination/request shall be sent to the Department. The nomination/request may be initiated by the Department.

(c) The nomination/request shall initially be reviewed by the Department's Senior Management Team and the State Historic Preservation Office. The review shall include an evaluation of the condition of the land and the following criteria: geographic considerations, significant features, economic considerations, support, and suitability.

History

Effective 2011-10-13

Chapter 4 Land Descriptions / Management Boundaries

Wyo. Code R. 024.0002.4.10082012 Land Descriptions / Management Boundaries

DEPARTMENT OF STATE PARKS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES AND TRAILS

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 4. Legal Descriptions/Management Boundaries

Section 1. Authority/Purpose.

These rules are promulgated by the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources ("Department") under the authority given by Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 36-8-302, 36-8-501(c), 36-8-601(a), 36-8-701(a), 36-8-801(a), 36-8-902(a), 36-8-1001(a) and 36-8-1501 (a) through (d). Pursuant to these statutes, the Department is required to specify the legal descriptions of the following state parks, historic sites, archeological sites and recreation areas.

Section 2. Legal Descriptions of State Parks.

(a) Bear River State Park: The lands in Uinta County managed as Bear River State Park are described as follows:

(i) T15NR120W North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Sec. 27 more particularly described as: Beginning at the Northeastern corner of Sec. 27, running thence South 0° 01'31" West 1200 ft along the East line thereof; thence North 65° 46' 09" West 2044.61 ft to the Easterly right-of-way line of the Union Pacific Railroad; thence North 24° 35' 49" West 401.77 ft along said right-of-way line to a point on the North line of Sec. 27; thence South 89° 52' 28" East 2032.27 ft along said North line to the point of beginning, said tract containing 34.2 acres, more or less.

(ii) T15NR120W Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Sec.26, containing 10 acres, more or less.

(iii) T15NR120W North ½ of the Southeast ¼; Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼; portion of South ½ of the Northeast ¼ lying South of Interstate 80 hwy right-of-way; that portion of Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ and East ½ of the Southwest ¼ lying Northeast of Sec. 22, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South line of Sec. 22 which is 42.30 chains East of the Southwest corner of Sec. 22 then running North 21° 15' West 11.20 chains to a point, and then running North 27° West 43.50 chains, more or less, to a point where the line intersects the West line of Southeast¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Sec. 22; and that portion of Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ lying Northeast of the above described line and South of the Interstate 80 hwy right-of-way; containing 280 acres, more or less.

(b) Boysen State Park: The lands in Fremont County managed as Boysen State Park are described as follows:

(i) T5NR6E Sec. 4 All of Lots 4 (40.70 ac) and 7 (13.15 ac).

(ii) Lands owned by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation including the reservoir surface area and all other lands referenced in Exhibit A attached to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation and the State of Wyoming, Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources dated 1992. Via the Memorandum of Understanding, the Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation transferred to the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources the administration of the Bureau of Reclamation's lands and facilities at its reservoirs. A copy of Exhibit A outlining the transferred premises is available upon request from the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.

(i) Lands owned by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation including the reservoir surface area and all other lands referenced in Exhibit A attached to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation and the State of Wyoming, Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources dated 1992. Via the Memorandum of Understanding, the Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation transferred to the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources the administration of the Bureau of Reclamation's lands and facilities at its reservoirs. A copy of Exhibit A outlining the transferred premises is available upon request from the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.

(ii) A Tract of land within Lots 11 and 13 of section 5, and within lot 97, Resurvey, T. 52N, R. 103W., 6th P.M., more particularly described as follows: That Part of Lot 97 is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of Lot 97, which point is located 730 feet west from Corner #1 of said Lot 97 and is a point on the northerly boundary of the right-of-way of the highway constructed under the direction of the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads; thence following the line of said right-of -way boundary southwest along a curve, the radius of which is 637 feet to the intersection of said right-of-way boundary line with the north boundary line of the Shoshone Reservoir Reserve which is located approximately 500 feet south of the said north line of said Lot 97; thence west along said Reservoir Boundary line to its intersection with the west line of the said Lot 97; thence north along the west line of Lot 97 approximately 500 feet to the Corner #6 of said Lot 97; thence east along the north line of said Lot 97 for 611 feet to the point of beginning. That Part of Lot 13, section 5 is more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 13, Section 5, Except a tract in the northeast corner thereof described as follows: Beginning at a point on the north line of said Lot 13, located 1188.8 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 13; thence S.37 Deg. 41' E for 102.2 feet; thence S. 11 Deg. 20' E. for 335.9 feet more or less to a point on the east line of said Lot 13; thence N. 00 Deg. 04' W. along the east line of said Lot 13 for 410.1 feet more or less to the northeast corner of said Lot 13; thence N. 89 Deg. 57' W. along the north line of said Lot 13 for 128.0 feet more or less to the point of beginning. That part of Lot 11, Section 5 is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the south line of said Lot 11, located 818.4 feet east of the southwest corner of Lot 11; thence N. 13 Deg. 55' W. for 251.7 feet to a 1/2 inch diameter iron pipe corner; thence N. 71 Deg. 55' E. for 150.4 feet to a 1/2 inch diameter iron pipe corner; thence S. 46 Deg. 42' E. for 317.8 feet; thence S. 37 Deg. 41' E. for 92.7 feet more or less to a point on the south line of said Lot 11; thence N. 89 Deg. 57' W. along south line of said Lot 11 for 370.4 feet more or less to the point of beginning (38 acres).

(d) Curt Gowdy State Park: The lands in Laramie County managed as Curt Gowdy State Park are described as follows:

(i) T15NR70W Southwest ¼; South ½ of the Northwest ¼; West ½ of the Southeast ¼; Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼; North ½ of the Southeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Sec. 30; Northwest 1/4 of Sec. 31; containing 540 acres more or less.

(ii) T14NR70W Southeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼, North ½ of the Southeast 1/7 of Sec. 8, 5.26 acres more or less in the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Sec. 8, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point 700 ft West of the Northeast corner of the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Sec. 8, thence West 620 ft to the Northwest corner of the said Sec.; thence South 273 ft along the West line of the said Sec. 8, thence South 72° 37' East 649 ft; thence North 467 ft to the point of beginning; T14NR70W Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ and South ½ of the Southwest ¼ of Sec. 15; South ½ of the Southwest ¼ and Southeast ¼ of Sec. 16; North ½ of the North ½ of Sec. 20; North ½ of the North ½ of Sec. 21; Northwest ¼, Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼, South ½ of the Northeast ¼, Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼, Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼, South ½ of the Southeast ¼ of Sec. 22; South ½ of the Southwest ¼, South ½ of the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼, South ½ of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Sec.23; North ½, North ½ of the South ½ of Sec. 26; T14NR70W West ½ of the Northwest ¼, Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Sec. 25, less .85 acres also less (20 acres) a parcel in the West ½ of Sec. 25, described as follows: Beginning at the center ¼ of said Sec. 25, being monumented by a found 3 ¼" aluminum cap stamped "S.D. Dawson, LS 555"; thence South 88° 15' 48" West 200.45 ft to a found plastic cap, said point being the point of beginning; thence North 01° 00' 39" East 407.69 ft to a found aluminum cap; thence South 88° 18' 39" West 44.12 ft to a point; thence South 88° 18' 39" West 591.46 ft to a point; thence North 01° 41' 21" West 119.56 ft to a point; thence South 88° 18' 39" West 1131.79 ft to a point; thence South 42° 31' 44" West 99.96 ft to a point; thence South 9° 24' 01" East459.14 ft to a point; thence North 88° 18' 59" East 1756.27 ft to the point of beginning, paragraphs (i) through (iii) of this subsection containing 1,933.8 acres more or less.

(iii) T14NR70W South 1/2 of the South 1/2 of Sec. 8, containing 160.00 acres.

(iv) T14NR70W Section 17, containing 640 acres.

(v) T14NR70W South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec.16, containing 40 acres, more or less, and that portion of the T14NR70W North ½ of the North ½ of the Southwest ¼ of Sec. 16, containing 1.6 acres, more or less, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point that bears South 51° 32' East 1052.1 ft from the West ¼ corner of Sec. 16; thence North 0° 20' East 160.0 ft to a point; thence North 78° 50' East 329.5 ft to a point; thence South 43°57' East 260.3 ft to a point; thence South 89° 35' West 462.8 ft more or less to the point of beginning.

(vi) T14NR70W North 1/2 Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 8 containing 80 acres.

(vii) A parcel of land being situated in the NW ¼ and a portion of the SW ¼ of Section 16, Township 14 North, Range 70 West of the 6th PM, Laramie County, Wyoming; being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the NW Section corner of Section 16 which is also the Point of Beginning; thence S 89°55'38"E a distance of 1841.83 feet along the north line of Section 16 to a point on the centerline line of Granite Springs Road; thence S 39°58'52"W a distance of 156.39 feet along said line to a point; thence along a concave curve to the left a chord bearing of S 25°00'53"W a chord length of 197.29 with a radius of 381.97 feet along said line to a point; thence S 10°02'52"W a distance of 162.60 feet along said line to a point; thence along a concave curve to the left a chord bearing of S 04°01'53"W a chord length of 120.11 feet with a radius of 572.96 feet along said line to a point; thence S 01°59'14"E a distance of 136.32 feet along said line to a point; thence along a concave curve to the left a chord bearing of S 16°59'14"E a chord length of 741.46 feet with a radius of 1432.40 feet along said line to a point; thence S 31°59'14"E a distance of 288.39 feet along said line to a point; thence along a concave curve to the left a chord bearing of S 39°29'14"E a chord length of 149.57 feet with a radius of 572.96 feet along said line to a point; thence S 46°59'14"E a distance of 93.65 feet along said line to a point; thence along a convex curve to the right a chord bearing of S 29°59'13 E a chord length of 223.36 feet with a radius of 381.97 feet along said line to a point; thence S 12°59'14"E a distance of 66.09 feet along said line to a point; thence along a concave curve to the left a chord bearing S 32°59'15"E a chord length of 261.29 feet with a radius of 381.97 feet along said line to a point; thence S 52°59'14"E a distance of 199.65 feet to a point; thence S 01°04'12"W a distance of 160.29 feet to a point; thence S 89°25'17"W a distance of 2634.16 feet to a point which is the W ¼ of Section 16; thence N 01°05'18"E a distance of 2634.70 feet along the west line of Section 16 to the Point of Beginning. Along With; The N ½ of the N ½ of the SW ¼ of Section 16 minus the 1.6 acres as described in the original Quit Claim Deed as recorded in Book #2040 PG # 815 at the Laramie County Clerk's Office. Said parcel containing 156.61 acres more or less.

(e) Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park: The lands in Natrona County managed as Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park are described as follows:

(i) T33NR78W Southwest 1/4, West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4, South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 2; Northwest 1/4 of Sec. 11, a portion of the Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 10 that is South of the centerline of the North Platte River and North of the centerline of U.S. Hwy 20, 26, and 87, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Sec. 10, thence South 89° 36' 50" West along the North line of Sec. 10 1524.49 ft to the centerline of the North Platte River, thence along the centerline of the North Platte River as follows: South 6° 12' 20" East 469.54 feet, thence South 6° 24' 36" West 363.22 ft, thence South 15° 26' 37" West 329.34 ft, thence South 27° 15' West 213.27 ft, thence South 24° 35' 19" West 309.32 ft, thence South 22° 59' 05" East leaving the centerline of the North Platte River 660.14 ft to the centerline of U.S. Hwy 20, 26, and 87, thence North 62° 26' 34" East along the centerline of said Hwy 1205.98 ft, thence along the centerline of said Hwy on a non-tangent curve to the left, chord=North 58° 39' 23" East 757.08 ft, central angle= 7° 35' 04", distance=757.63 ft, thence North 54° 51' 30" East along the centerline of said Hwy 2504.35 ft, thence along the centerline of said Hwy on a non-tangent curve to the right, chord=North 68° 00' 53" East 1735.7 ft, central angle=26° 15' 26", distance=1750.98 ft, thence North 81° 06' 56" East along said Hwy 96.81 ft to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Sec. 2, thence North 0° 01' 55" East along the East line of said Sec. 2 1734.13 ft to the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 2, thence North 0° 31' 15" West along the East line of said Sec. 2 1348.53 ft to the centerline of the North Platte River, thence along the centerline of the North Platte River as follows: South 48° 51' 12" West 250.5 ft, thence South 41° 36' 51" West 370.57 ft, thence South 56° 35' 21" West 293.02 ft, thence South 74° 01' 50" West 327.86 ft, thence South 86° 56' 34" West 247.5 ft, thence North 80° 53' 40" West 534.59 ft, thence South 84° 00' 49" West 313.06 ft, thence South 75° 16' 17" West 832.87 ft, thence South 82° 54' 11" West 266.29 ft, thence South 50° 46' 15" West 201.13 ft, thence South 58° 24' 39" West 718.87 ft to the West line of Sec. 2, thence South 0° 43' 44" East along the West line of Sec.2, 2503.64 ft to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom all recorded right of way easements across or through said property, this tract of land contains 361.06 acres, more or less.

(f) Glendo State Park: The lands in Platte County managed as Glendo State Park are described as follows:

(g) Guernsey State Park: The lands in Platte County managed as Guernsey State Park are described as follows:

(ii) T27NR66W South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 and Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Sec. 27; Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sec. 34, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Sec. 27 and considering the West line of the Southwest 1/4 thereof to bear North 1° 32' West with all bearings herein being relative thereto; thence North 1° 32' West " 1318.25 ft to the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Sec. 27; thence South 89° 58' 55" East along the North line of said South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, 796.38 ft to the true point of beginning, said point being on the centerline of the State Hwy; thence continuing South 89° 58' 55" East, along said North line, 844.01 ft to a point on the Westerly right of way line of the Burlington Northern Railroad; thence Southeasterly, along said Westerly right of way line, on the arc of a non- tangent curve to the left=1° 18' 11", distance=2532.97 ft, (curve with central angle=33° 00' 09", chord=South 58° 01' East 2498.09 ft), to a point on the South line of said Sec. 27, from which point the South 1/4 corner thereof bears West, 1092.12 ft; thence South 47° 01' 21" West 1727.85 ft to a point on the centerline of said State Hwy; thence North 39° 43' 15" West, along said centerline, 1499.31 ft; thence on the arc of a curve to the left=5° 09', along said centerline, distance=37.14 ft, (curve with central angle=01°54' 55", chord=North 41° 38' 51" West 37.14 ft), to the South line of said Sec. 27, from which point the Southwest corner thereof bears North 88° 51' 02" West, 1476.81 ft; thence continuing along said centerline, on the arc of a curve to the left=05° 09' 02", distance=200.04 ft, (curve with central angle=10°18' 25", chord=North 47° 45' 36" West, 199.77 ft); thence North 52° 54' 44" West, along said centerline 257.3 ft; thence along said centerline on the arc of a curve to the right=08° 03' 27", distance=547.31 ft, (curve with central angle=44° 06' 00", chord=North 30° 51' 43" West 533.91 ft); thence North 08° 48' 44" West, along said centerline 580 ft to the true point of beginning, containing 74.97 acres.

(iii) T27N R66W Section 23, NWSW, containing 40 acres, more or less.

(h) Hot Springs State Park: The lands in Hot Springs County managed as Hot Springs State Park are described as follows:

(i) T43NR94W Sec. 30, the NE ¼ of the SW ¼, containing 40 acres, more or less.

(ii) T43NR94W The W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 30.

(iii) T43NR94W Sec. 30, Lot 4, containing 26.58 acres, more or less, which is a portion of the SE ¼ SW ¼.

(iv) T43NR94W Sec. 31, Lot 3.

(v) T43NR94W Sec. 31, Lots 1 and 2: NE ¼; N ½ SE ¼ of Sec. 31, (Containing 25.322 acres, more or less, in Lot 1 and 25.096 acres, more or less, in Lot 2).

(vi) T43NR94W, Sec. 30 and 31, and T43NR95W, Sec. 25 and 36: Beginning at the point of intersection of the South line of the Big Horn Hot Springs Reserve with the East line of said Sec. 36, said point being located North 1,205.2 ft from the Southeast corner of said Sec. 36; thence West 3,560 ft to the Southwest corner; thence 5,280 ft to the Northwest corner; thence East 3,560 ft to the point of intersection of the North line of the Big Horn Hot Springs Reserve with the East line of said Sec. 25; thence East 1,720 ft to the Northeast corner; thence South 5,280 ft to the southeast corner; thence West 1,720 ft to the point of beginning, containing 640 acres, more or less.

(i) Sinks Canyon State Park: The lands in Fremont County managed as Sinks Canyon State Park are described as follows:

(i) T32NR100W Sec. 8: Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 Sec. 9: Northwest of the Southwest ¼.

(ii) T32NR100W North 1/4 corner of Sec. 17, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point which bears 943.57 ft East of the said Sec. 17, thence South 48° 51' West 146.11 ft, thence South 41° 09' East 70.67 ft, thence South 54° 22' West 330.10 ft, thence South 50° 19' West 114.58 ft; thence South 34° 35' West 929 ft, thence South 176.20 ft, thence North 34° 35' East 1074 ft, thence North 50° 19' East 85.42 ft, thence North 54° 22' East 330.10 ft, thence South 41° 09' East 29.33 ft, thence North 48° 51' East 375 ft, thence West 2.10 ft, thence North 34° 15' West 68 ft, thence South 55° 45' West 101.50 ft, thence West 179.73 ft to the place of beginning.

(iii) T32NR100W Sec. 8: South of the Southeast 1/4; Northeast 1/4; Southeast; Sec. 9: Northwest 1/4; Southwest 1/4; Sec. 17: East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4, North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, and West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; Sec. 18: Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4, and Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest ¼.

(j) Keyhole State Park: The lands in Crook County managed as Keyhole State Park are described as follows:

(k) Seminoe State Park: The lands in Carbon County managed as Seminoe State Park are described as follows:

Section 3. Legal Descriptions of State Historic Sites.

(a) Ames Monument State Historic Site: The lands in Albany County managed as Ames Monument State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T13NR71W Northwest ¼ of Sec. 6 more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the North line of Sec. 6, which point bears South 89° 59' East 1667.29 ft from the Northwest corner of said Sec.; thence along said North line, South 89° 59' East 625.63 ft to a point on the centerline of Albany County Hwy No. 234 as described in perpetual easement deed from Union Pacific Railroad Company to County of Albany, State of Wyoming (12/13/1960, UPRRCo. Deed No. 6221); thence along said centerline, South 15° 47' East 272.22 ft; thence continuing along said centerline, South 11° 09' East 272.57 ft; thence North 89° 59' West 752.55 ft; thence North 00° 01' East 529.34 ft to the Point of Beginning. Parcel contains an area of 367,759 sq ft (8.443 acres), more or less .

(b) Conner Battlefield State Historic Site: The lands in Sheridan County managed as Conner Battlefield State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T57NR85W, Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sec. 19 more particularly described as: Beginning at a point located on the West line of said Sec. 19, said point being located South 620 ft from the North ¼ corner of said Sec. 19; thence South along the West line of said Sec. 19, to the Southwest corner of said Sec. 19, said point being located in Tongue River ; thence East along the South line of said Sec. 19 763.5 ft, to a point located in Tongue River; thence North 38° West 106 ft to a point in Tongue River; thence North 20° 30' West 163 ft to a point in Tongue River; thence North 467.5 ft to a point in Tongue River; thence North 47° 05' West 97.5 ft to a point in Tongue River; thence North 75° West 186 ft to a point on the North bank of Tongue River; thence North 32 ft to a point, said point also being located on the South boundary of the Town of Ranchester, WY; thence West along said boundary 259.5 ft to a point; thence South 31.6 ft to a point; thence in a Southwesterly direction to the point of beginning, said tract contains 12 acres, more or less.

(ii) T57NR85W Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sec. 19 more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Sec. 19, said point being a distance of 659 ft South of the North ¼ corner of Sec. 19, and being about the center of Tongue River, thence South along the East line of said Sec. 19 to the Southeast corner of said Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼, which said corner is situated in the center of Tongue River, thence Northwesterly, Northerly and Northeasterly, along the center line of Tongue River, to the point of beginning, comprising 1.2 acres, more or less.

(c) Fetterman Battlefield State Historic Site: The lands in Sheridan County managed as Fetterman Battlefield State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T53NR83W Sec. 15; more particularly described as: Beginning at a point 428 ft South of the 1/2 section corner between Sec. 10 and Sec. 15; thence East 330 ft; thence South 100 ft; thence West 330 ft; thence North 100 ft to the place of beginning, containing .75 acre, more or less.

(ii) T53NR83W, in part of Sec. 10 and part of Sec. 15, Township 53 North, Range 83 West, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the East ¼ corner of said Sec. 15 monumented by a 1 1/2" aluminum cap; thence North 02° 35' 37" East, 2648.54 ft along the East line of said Sec. 15 to the Northeast corner of said Sec. 15 monumented by a 1 1/2" aluminum cap; thence along the East line of said Sec. 10, North 00° 04' 22" East, 2646.13 ft to the East ¼ corner of said Sec. 10, monumented by a 4" brass cap; thence along said East line of Sec. 10, North 00° 09' 47" West, 1214.01 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 2615; thence North 89° 37' 57" West, 4325.79 ft to a point on the East line of said "old U.S. hwy 87", monumented by a 2" aluminum cap stamped PLS 2615; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of said Hwy 87, South 24° 05' 11" East, 1457.27 ft to a WYDOT ROW monument; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of Hwy 87, North 67° 09' 17" East, 25.09 ft to ROW monument; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of Hwy 87, South 24° 03' 12" East, 798.19 ft to ROW monument; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of Hwy 87, South 66° 57' 04" West, 25.50 ft to ROW monument; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of Hwy 87, South 23° 58' 44" East, 541.70 ft ROW monument; thence along said Easterly right- of-way of Hwy 87 following a curve to the right having the following curve data: Length=868.70 ft, Radius=5,804.58 ft, Delta Angle=8°34'29"; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of Hwy 87, South 15° 26' 44" East, 383.90 ft; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of Hwy 87, North 74° 33' 16" East, 25.00 ft; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of Hwy 87, South 15° 26' 44" East, 402.36 ft to a point on the West line of the Northwest ¼ Northeast ¼ of Sec. 15; thence along the said West line of said Sec. 15, North 01° 36' 39" East, 327.93 ft to the North ¼ corner of said Sec. 15 monumented by a 1 1/2" aluminum cap; thence along the North line of said Sec. 15, South 87° 59' 37" East, 1326.19 ft to the east 1/16 corner of said Sec. 10 and Sec. 15; thence along the East line of said Sec. 15, South 02° 02' 26" West, 1325.01 ft; thence along the South line of said Sec. 15, North 88° 01' 44" West, 1007.31 ft to a point on the Easterly right-of-way of said Hwy 87; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of said Hwy 87 following a spiral curve to the left being 100 ft offset and parallel to the following centerline spiral curve data: Is=6° 18', Ts=209.9, O=3.85, Ls=420, Chord=321.97 ft, Bearing=South 18° 17' 08" East; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of said Hwy 87 following a curve to the left having the following curve data: Length=670.19, Radius=1,809.86 ft, Delta Angle=21° 13'; thence along said Easterly right- of-way of said Hwy 87 following a spiral curve to the left being 100 ft offset and parallel to the following centerline spiral curve data: Is=6° 18', Ts=209.9, O=3.85, Ls=420, Chord=408.79 ft, Bearing=South 47° 19' 37" East; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of said Hwy 87, South 49° 24' 23" East, 243.11 ft; thence along said Easterly right-of-way of Hwy 87 following a spiral curve to the right being 100 ft offset and parallel to the following centerline spiral curve data: Is=2° 48', Ts=140, O=1.14, Ls=280, Chord=89.11 ft, Bearing=South 49° 16' 27" East; thence along the East- West mid-section line of said Sec. 15, South 88° 05' 34" East, 1,248.47 ft to the East ¼ corner of said Sec. 15 and being the point of beginning of said description monumented by a 1 1/2" aluminum cap; excepting there from a tract of land containing .75 acres, more or less, conveyed to the Wyoming recreation commission in quitclaim deed dated 4/14/1981, recorded in book 259 at pg. 571 of the Sheridan County, Wyoming records; a tract of land containing 444.32 acres, more or less.

(d) Fort Bonneville State Historic Site: The lands in Sublette County managed as Fort Bonneville State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T34NR111W Sec. 30, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point 1900 ft North and 70.6 ft West of the East ¼ corner of thence North 208.7 ft; thence West 208.7 ft; thence South 208.7 ft; thence East 208.7 ft, to the point of beginning, containing 1 acres, more or less, known as the site of "Old Fort Bonneville".

(e) Fort Bridger State Historic Site: The lands in Uinta County managed as Fort Bridger State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T16NR115W Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 33, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Sec. 33 and running North 0° 29' 30" West on Sec. line 1321 ft to 1/4 1/4 corner, thence at an angle of 90° 39' 30" to the right on a bearing of South 89° 50' East 1323.5 ft to 1/4 1/4 corner thence at an angle of 89° 40' right on a bearing of South 0° 10' East 592.17 ft, thence at an angle of 92° 10' on a bearing of North 88° West 546.4 ft, thence at an angle of 89° 15' to left on a bearing of South 2° 45' West 743.05 ft and thence at an angle of 87° 07' to right on a bearing of South 89° 52' West along township boundary a distance of 732.2 ft, to the point of beginning. This parcel of land contains 30.532 acres.

(ii) T16NR115W Southwest corner of Sec. 33, more particularly described as: Beginning said Southwest corner North 0° 29' 30" on Sec. Line 771 ft, thence at an angle of 92° 29' 30" to right on a bearing of South 88° East 977.9 ft, thence at an angle of 90° to right on a bearing of South 2° West 12.5 ft to the point of beginning. Thence running from said point of beginning South 2° West 69 ft, thence at a right angle to left on a bearing of South 88° East 73 ft, thence at right angle to left on a bearing of North 2° East 69 ft, and thence at a right angle left on a bearing of North 88° West 73 ft to the point of beginning. This parcel includes a Log Officers Quarters along with .1156 acres.

(iii) T16NR115W Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 33, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Sec.33 North 89° 52' East on the township boundary 732.2 ft to the point of beginning, thence running at an angle of 87° 07' to the left on a bearing of North 2° 45' East 743.05 ft, thence at an angle of 89° 15' to the right on a bearing of South 88° East 482.5 ft, thence at an angle of 102° 54' to the right on a bearing of South 14° 54' West 749.9 ft, thence at an angle of 74° 58' to the right on a bearing of south 89° 52' West along township boundary 325 ft to the point of beginning. This parcel of land contains 6.8177 acres.

(iv) T16NR115W Sec. 33 Lots 6-7 Block 6 of the Carter's Addition.

(v) T16NR115W The Northerly 347 ft of Block 15 of Carter's Addition. Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 33, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of Block 15, thence South along the Westerly boundary of said Block 15, 347 ft, thence West 6.1 ft more or less to the 1/4 1/4 Section boundary separating the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 from the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Sec.33, thence North along the said 1/4 1/4 section boundary 347 ft more or less to a point which point is 11.8 ft from the Northwest corner of said Block 15, and thence East 11.8 ft to the point of beginning. Being a strip of land lying between the Northerly 347 ft of Block 15 in said Carter's Addition to Ft. Bridger and the West line of the said Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of said Sec. 33.

(vi) T16NR115W Sec. 33, the North 30' of Carter Ave, between Block 15 and Block 6 of the Carter's Addition to Fort Bridger as said plat is recorded in the Uinta County Records office.

(vii) T16NR115W Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 33, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Said Sec.33 and running thence East, as near as may be along the South side of said Sec. 1067.1 ft, thence North 14° 54' East 280.5 ft to the point of beginning, the Southwest corner of the land herein conveyed, thence due East 187.5 ft to the East line of said 1/4 1/4 Sections, thence North 0° 39' West along the East line of said 1/41/4 Sec. 439.5 ft, thence North 88° West 63.9 ft, and thence South 14° 54' West 456.1 ft to the point of beginning.

(f) Fort Fetterman State Historic Site: The lands in Converse County managed as Fort Fetterman State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T33NR72W Sec. 10, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point known as Corner No. 1, which point bears North 71° 59' West 1870.9 ft from the Southeast corner of Sec. 10, and which point of beginning also bears N 55° 14' East 1089.7 ft from the South Quarter corner of Sec. 10; thence South 89° 05' West 1407.5 ft to Corner No. 2 at the East right-of- way line of present State Hwy; thence with said right-of-way line North 3° 57' West 1143.5 ft to Corner No. 3; thence North 25° 33' East 840.9 ft to Corner No. 4; thence North 41° 42' East 279.3 ft to Corner No. 5; thence North 71° 29' East 180.4 ft to Corner No. 6; thence South 76° 25' East 285.1 ft to Corner No. 7; thence South 28° 35' East 976.9 ft to Corner No.8; thence South 1° 2' East 1218.5 ft to Corner No. 1, the point of beginning; said tract of land containing 60 acres, more or less.

(ii) T33NR72W Sec. 15 Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point known as Corner No. 1, which bears South 69° 49' West 760.5 ft from the Northeast Corner of Sec. 15; thence South 56° 25' East 100 ft to Corner No. 2; thence South 33° 35' West 200 ft to Corner No. 3; thence North 56° 25' West 100 ft to Corner No. 4; thence North 33° 35' East 200 ft to Corner No. 1, the point of beginning; said tract of land containing .46, more or less.

(g) Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site: The lands in Carbon County managed as Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T21NR85W Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 including all that part of Lot 5 of Sec. 23 lying West of a line more particularly described as: Beginning at a point that is West 470 ft of the Southeast corner of Lot 5, thence North 760 ft to a point, thence North 16° 30' East 300 ft to a point, thence North 26° 15' East 303 ft, more or less, to a point on the North line of said Lot 5, said point is East 253 ft, and North 1320 ft of the aforesaid Southeast corner of Sec. 23. Said parcel contains 26.50 acres, more or less.

(ii) T21NR85W East 1/2 of Sec. 23, more particularly described as: All that portion of Lot 3 lying South of the South Right of Way line of the Union Pacific RR, all of Lot 4; the East ½ of the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼; and all that portion of the East ½ of the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ lying South of the South Right of Way line of the Union Pacific RR, containing approximately 62.2 acres, more or less. T21NR85W all that portion of Lots 2 and 3, together with all that land lying between said Lots 2 and 3 and the West bank of the North Platte River which has been added to said lots 2 and 3 by natural accretion, in Sec. 23 and Sec. 24 and that portion of the East1/2 of the Southwest1/4 of the Northeast1/4 of Sec. 23, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the East1/2 of the Southwest1/4 of the Northeast1/4 of said Sec.; thence North 71° 16' 55" East 2150 ft, to the middle of the North Platte River; thence in a Southerly direction along the middle of the North Platte River to an intersection with a line coinciding with the North Right of Way line of the Union Pacific RR to a point on the West boundary line of the East1/2 of the Southwest1/4 of the Northeast1/4 of said Sec.; thence North 0° 46' 55" West along said West boundary line to the point of beginning, containing approximately 50.3 acres.

(h) Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site: The lands in Johnson County managed as Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T53NR83W Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 26, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point, said point being West 4252 ft and North 1160 ft from the Southeast corner of said Sec. 26, also said point being the Northwest corner of the stockade around the original Ft. Phil Kearny, thence North 21° 43' West, 450 ft, thence North 68° 17' East 200 ft, thence South 21° 43' East 375 ft, thence South 12° 52' East 157.2 ft, thence South 2° 58' West 129.4 ft, thence South 14° 30' East 227 ft, thence South 59° 16' West 26 ft, thence North 30° 44' West 433 ft, more or less to the point of beginning. The above described tract of land contains 3.03 acres, more or less.

(ii) T53NR83W South 1/2, Sec. 26; Southeast ¼, Sec. 27; East 1/2 of the Southeast¼, East 1/2 of the Northeast ¼, Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼, Sec. 34; part of Sec. 35, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point monumented by a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS

8663, located South 88° 08' 53" East 156.83 ft from the North ¼ corner of said Sec. 35 monumented by a 3 1/2" aluminum cap and being on a line common to the Northeast corner of said Sec. 35 monumented by a GLO brass cap North 89° 27' 13" East 2639.01 ft and being the basis of bearing of said description; thence South 62° 25' 04" West 407.84 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence South 36° 09' 18" East 245.05 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence South 47° 56' 30" East 1193.40 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence South 14° 54' 35" East 2128.65 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence South 39° 31' 51" West 609.92 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence South 86° 52' 54" West 3116.95 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence North 62° 43' 54" West 2034.02 ft to a point on the West line of said East 1/2 of the Southeast ¼ of Sec. 34 monumented by a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence North 00° 33' 07" West 380.20 ft along said West line of East 1/2 of the Southeast ¼ of Sec. 34 of the center-East 1/16 corner of said Sec. 34 monumented by a 2 1/2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence along the West line of the Southeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of said Sec. 34, North 00° 33' 05" West 1300.45 ft to the Northeast 1/16 corner monumented by a 2 1/2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence along the South line of said Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Sec. 34, South 89° 45' 23" West 1322.27 ft to the center-North 1/16 corner of said Sec. 34 monumented by a 2 1/2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence along the North-South mid-Section line of said Sec. 34, North 00° 39' 57" West 1297.75 ft to the North ¼ corner of said Sec. 34 monumented by a 1 1/2" aluminum cap; thence along the North-South mid-Section line of said Sec. 27, North 00° 59' 03" East 2351.28 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence North 89° 49' 43" East 330 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence North 00° 59' 03" East 264 ft to a point on the East-West mid- Section line of said Sec. 27 monumented by a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence along said mid-Section line North 89° 49' 43" East 2317.41ft to the true position of the East ¼ corner of said Sec. 27 monumented by a witness corner located North 00° 42' 59" East 52 ft and being a 1 1/2" aluminum cap; thence South 74° 25' 44" East 695.40 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence South 61° 33' 50" East 145.42 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence South 25° 54' 51" East 662.63 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence North 65° 58' 23" East 731.13 ft to a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; thence South 25° 31' 12" East 2315.96 ft to the point of beginning monumented by a 2" aluminum cap stamped PELS 8663; excepting there from a tract of land in the Southwest ¼, Sec. 26 as conveyed to Sheridan County in instrument recorded 11/12/1935 in book 61 of deeds, pg. 53; excepting there from a tract of land in the Southwest ¼, Sec. 26, Township 53 North, Range 83 West as conveyed to the Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming in instrument recorded 12/19/1955 in book 87A-1 of deeds, pg. 167, a tract of land containing 710.602 acres, more or less.

(i) Fort Reno State Historic Site: The lands in Johnson County managed as Fort Reno State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T45NR78W Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Sec. 33, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South center line of Sec. 33 2605 ft distant from the North ¼ corner, thence North 0° 18' West along the North and South center line of said Sec. 33 800 ft to a point; thence North 89° 58' West, 800 ft to a point; thence South 0° 18' East 800 ft to the point of beginning, containing an area of 14.7 acres, more or less. Tract I, being site of Old Fort Reno.

(ii) T45NR78W East 1/2 of the Northwest ¼ of Sec. 33, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point in the East 1/2 of the Northwest ¼, which said point bears South 34° 30' West 1573 ft from the North ¼ corner; thence North 65° 00' West 42 ft to a point; thence South 19° 08' West 147 ft to a point; thence South 65° 00' East 42 ft to a point; thence North 19° 08' East 147 ft to the point of beginning, containing an area of 0.14 acres, more or less. Tract II, being site of Fort Reno Cemetery.

(j) Fort Supply State Historic Site: The lands in Uinta County managed as Fort Supply State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T14NR116W Sec. 25, more particularly described as: Running from the North ¼ corner of Sec. 25, South 0° 12' East along 1/4 Section Line 1,353.2 ft; thence at an angle to left of 90° 46' on the bearing of North 89° 0.2' East 952.65 ft to the point of beginning; thence running from said point of beginning at an angle of 90° to right on a bearing of South 0° 58' East 175 ft; thence at an angle of 90° to the left on a bearing of North 89° 02' East 95 ft; thence at an angle of 90° to left on a bearing of North 0° 58' West 175 ft; and thence at an angle of 90° to left on a bearing of South 89° 02' West 95 ft to point of beginning. Said described parcel containing 0.3816 acres, more or less, in Uinta County, WY.

(k) Granger Stage Station State Historic Site: The lands in Sweetwater County managed as Granger Stage Station State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T19NR111W of Sec. 32, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Sec. 32, and running South 89° 57' West on line between Sec. 29 and 32 2172.7 ft; thence South 0° 03' East 234.5 ft to hub, the Northeast corner of a parcel of land totaling one acre on which sets a rock house of historical interest, the perpetuation of which is the purpose of this segregation; thence from the Northeast corner South 42° 25' East 208.7 ft to hub, the Southeast corner; thence again from the Northeast corner South 47° 35' West 208.7 ft to hub, the Northwest corner; thence from the Northwest corner South 42° 25' East 208.7 ft to hub and Southwest corner; thence from Southwest corner North 47° 35' East 208.7 ft to the hub on the Southeast corner. The Northeast and the Southeast corners are on a fence line and South boundary of road right of way known as the Oregon Trail, and are also equidistant from the rock house which face the road.

(l) Historic Governors' Mansion State Historic Site: The lands in Laramie County managed as Historic Governors' Mansion State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T14NR66W Sec. 31 SE SE SE SW NE Lots 5-6, Block 235, Original City of Cheyenne, WY.

(m) Independence Rock State Historic Site: The lands in Natrona County managed as Independence Rock State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T29NR86W Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 16, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Sec. 16, thence South 0° 03' East, along the East boundary of said Sec. 16, to the point of intersection with the middle of the Sweetwater River, thence Westerly on a meander line through the Northeast 1/4 of said Sec. 16, following the middle of the Sweetwater River to the point of intersection with the Easterly right of way line of WY State Hwy 220, as said hwy is now laid down and recorded, thence North 18° 15' East along the Easterly right of way line of said hwy, to the point of intersection with the North boundary of said Sec.16, thence North 89° 58' East, along the North boundary of said Sec. 16 1794.27 ft, to the point of beginning. The above described parcel of land contains 28.8 acres, more or less.

(ii) T29NR86W South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Sec. 9, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South boundary of said Sec. 9 from which the Southeast corner thereof lies on an azimuth of 89° 58' 44" 1289.52 ft, said point of beginning also being the Northeast corner of Centennial Acre, thence on an azimuth of 269° 58' 44", along the South boundary of said Sec. 9, also being the North boundary of Centennial Acre, 197.96 ft to the Northwest corner of Centennial Acre, thence continuing on an azimuth of 269° 58' 44" along the South boundary of said Sec. 9 306.76 ft to a point on the Easterly boundary of WY State Hwy 220, thence on an azimuth of 18° 18' 30" along said Easterly boundary 1106.74 ft, thence on an azimuth of 108° 18' 30" 479.11 ft, thence on an azimuth of 198° 18' 30" 948.02 ft to the point of beginning. The above described parcel of land contains 6.30 acres, more or less.

(iii) T29NR86W SE¼ of Section 9 and the SW¼ of Section 10. Starting at the Section corner common to Sections 9, 10, 15, and 16, thence S. 89º58' W., 275.48 feet to a point in the Section line common to Sections 9 and 10; said point being the Point of Beginning of the tract being described; thence N. 19º41'49" E., 154.82 feet to a point; thence N. 44º23'56" W., 164.43 feet to a point; thence N. 71º27'04" W., 183.00 feet to a point; thence N. 51º59'30" W., 119.48 feet to a point; thence N. 53º38'29" W., 194.18 feet to a point; thence N. 29º57'09" W., 152.22 feet to a point; thence N. 19º09'19" W., 132.18 feet to a point; thence N. 8º58'48" E., 159.01 feet to a point; thence N. 31º27'44" E., 105.64 feet to a point; thence N. 52º30'17" E., 97.75 feet to a point; thence N. 50º48'33" E., 198.58 feet to a point; thence N. 67º07'22" E., 143.47 feet to a point; thence N. 77º28'26" E., 201.25 feet to a point; thence S. 87º44'49" E., 153.42 feet to a point; thence S. 48º00'20" E., 110.33 feet to a point in the Section line common to Sections 9 and 10; thence N. 0º17'38" W. along said common line a distance of 109.16 feet to a point; thence S. 89º44' E., 1315.4 feet to a point; thence N. 0º 22' W., 662.82 feet to a point; thence N. 89º 42' W., 1314.90 feet to a point in the Section line common to Sections 9 and 10; thence N. 89º47' W., 1125.00 feet to a point in the East right-of-way line of the Wyoming State Highway No. 220; thence S. 18º15' W. along said right-of-way 1554.23 feet to a point; thence N. 89º57'16" E., 332.54 feet to a point; thence S. 0º02' E., 520.00 feet to the point in the Section line common to Sections 9 and 16; thence N. 89º58' E., along said section line a distance of 1014.04 feet to the Point of Beginning, said tract containing 63.482 Acres, more or less.

(iv) T29NR86W East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Sec. 9, more particularly described as: Beginning in the corner common to Sec. 9, 10, 15, and 16 of said Township, said point and corner making the Southerly corner of the parcel being described and the point of beginning: thence along the Southerly line of said Sec. 9, South 89° 58' West 275.45 ft to point 1; thence leaving South line of Sec. 9 and parallel to the base of Independence Rock as now exposed and as measured 200 ft radially and Westerly there from, North 19° 41' 49" East 154.82 ft to point 2; thence North 44° 23' 56" West 164.43 ft to point 3; thence North 71° 27' 04" West 183 ft to point 4; thence North 51° 59' 30" West 119.48 ft to point 5; thence North 53° 38' 29" West 194.18 ft to point 6; thence North 29° 57' 09" West 152.22 ft to point 7; thence North 19° 09' 19" West 132.18 ft to point 8; thence North 8° 58' 48" East 159.01 ft to point 9; thence North 31° 27' 44" East 105.64 ft to point 10; thence North 52° 30' 17" East 97.75 ft to point 11; thence North 50° 48' 33" East 198.58 ft to Point 12; thence North 67° 07' 22" East 143.47 ft to point 13; thence North 77° 28' 26" East 201.25 ft to point 14; thence South 87° 44' 49" East 153.42 ft to point 15; thence South 48° 00' 20" East 110.33 ft to point 16 and the intersection with the Easterly line of Sec. 9; thence along the easterly line of said Sec. 9, South 0° 17' 38" East 1218.09 ft to the point of beginning and containing 779,368 sq ft or 18.351 acres more of less.

(v) T29NR86W Sec. 10: SW¼SW¼; Sec. 15: NW¼NW¼

(vi) T29NR86W Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 16, more particularly described as: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Sec. 16, thence South 89° 58' West, along the North line of said Sec. 16 1289.52 ft to the point of beginning of the tract to be described, thence continuing South 89° 58' West, along the North said line 198 ft, thence South 00° 92' East 220 ft, thence North 89° 58' East 198 ft, thence North 00° 02' West 220 ft to the point of beginning. The above described parcel of land contains 1 acre, more or less.

(n) Lander Cemetery State Historic Site: The lands in Fremont County managed as Lander Cemetery State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T33NR100W Southeast ¼ of Sec. 12, more particularly described as: beginning at point No. 1, which point bears North 36° 36' 16" West 1,368.19 ft from the Southwest corner of said Sec. 12; thence proceed North 0° 45' West 445.28 ft to point No. 2; thence South 85° 01' 24" East 14.18 ft to point No. 3; thence North 60° 01' 36" East 247.94 ft to point No. 4; thence South 26° 29' 16" East 245.46 ft to point No. 5; thence North 63° 30' 44" East 19.68 ft to point No. 6; thence South 26° 29' 16" East 402.11 ft to point No. 7; thence North 89° 40' 16" West 529.53 ft to the point of beginning. Described area contains 4.65 acres.

(o) Names Hill State Historic Site: The Lands in Lincoln County managed as Names Hill State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T25NR112W Sec. 5 Lots 5 & 11, more particularly described as: Commencing at a point, from which the West 1/4 corner of the said Sec. 5 bears North 50° 20' W 518 ft, said point being the Northerly corner of the Midwest Refining Company's heating plant site, thence 50° 32' East 233.9 ft along the Northeasterly line and the Northeasterly line prolonged of the said heating plant site, to a point intended to be on the Westerly line of the right of way of the State Hwy; thence along the intended Westerly line of the said right of way North 29° 00' East 220 ft; thence North 13° 15' East 800 ft; thence, leaving the intended Westerly line of the said right of way, North 76° 45' West 230 ft; thence along a line intended to be parallel to and 230 ft Westerly from the Westerly line of the said right of way, South 13° 15' West 768.2 feet; thence South 29° 00' West 145.7 ft to the point of beginning, expecting the right of way of the 4 in. oil pipe line of The Midwest Refining Company. Said described tract of land containing 4.25 acres, excepting and reserving there from, however, a strip of land 80 ft in width and extending Westerly from the State Hwy through the 'Gap' and along the course of the old wagon road, for highway purposes.

(p) Oregon Trail Ruts State Historic Site: The lands in Platte County managed as Oregon Trail Ruts State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T26NR66W: Includes portions of land South and West of the oxbow of the North Platte River in S ½ NW ¼, and SW ¼ NW ¼ NW ¼ Sec. 2, managed by Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, Division of State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails

(q) Piedmont Kilns State Historic Site: The lands in Uinta County managed as Piedmont Kilns State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T14NR117W Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 4, more particularly described as: Beginning at the West 1/4 corner of said Sec. 4, running South 45° 41' East 853 ft to a point of beginning, the West corner of land herein conveyed, and running thence North 50° 36' East, along the Southern boundary of County Rd No. 106 250 ft, thence South 39° 24' East 150 ft, thence South 50° 36' West 250 ft and thence North 39° 24' West 150 ft to the point of beginning, together with the Charcoal Kilns thereon located.

(r) Platte River Stage Crossing State Historic Site: The lands in Carbon County managed as Platte River Stage Crossing State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T19NR85W Northwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ and all that portion of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼, East ½ of the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast 1/4, and Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of the Southeast 1/4 of Sec. 33, lying South and East of the North Platte River.

(s) Point of Rocks Stage Station State Historic Site: The lands in Sweetwater County managed as Point of Rocks Stage Station State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T20NR101W Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 27 more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the West line of said Sec. 27 that is 695 ft North from the Southwest corner thereof, measured along said West line; thence Easterly along a straight line at right angles to said West line of Sec. a distance of 120 ft to the point of beginning of the parcel of land; thence Southeasterly along a straight line forming an angle from East to Southeast of 17° with the last described line produced Easterly a distance of 242 ft to a point; thence Southwesterly along a straight line at right angles to the last described course a distance of 180 ft to a point; thence Northwesterly along a straight line at right angles to the last described course a distance 242 ft to a point; thence Northeasterly along a straight line at right angles to the last described course a distance of 180 ft to the point of beginning; containing an area of 1.0 acre, more or less.

(t) Red Buttes Battle and Cemetery State Historic Site: The lands in Natrona County managed as Red Buttes Battle and Cemetery State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T33NR80W South 1/2 of Sec. 16, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point North 62° 50' West 890 ft from the South 1/4 corner of said Sec. 16; thence North 48° 40' East 1990.4 ft; thence South 41° 20' East 620 ft; thence North 48° 40' East 1009.6 ft; thence North 41° 20' West 900 ft; thence South 48° 40' West 1009.6 ft; thence South 41° 20' East 80 ft; thence South 48° 40' West 1990.4 ft; thence South 41° 20' East 200 ft to the place of beginning, said described tract of land containing 30 acres, more or less.

(u) Register Cliff State Historic Site: The lands in Platte County managed as Register Cliff State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T26NR65W Sec. 7, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point which is South 20° 45' East 621.5 ft from the Southwest corner of Sec. 6; thence North 29° 46' East 100 ft; thence South 60° 14' East 40 ft; thence South 29° 46' West 100 ft; thence North 60° 14' West to the point of beginning. This parcel of land is situated upon the Pioneer Graves, the area of which is .09 of an acre.

(ii) T26NR65W Sec. 7, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point which is South 80° 00' East 603.5 ft from the Southwest corner of Sec. 6; thence North 44° 32' East 153 ft; thence North 65° 56' East 55 ft; thence North 63° 16' East 69 feet; thence South 81° 34' East 62 ft; thence South 8° 26' West 10 ft; thence North 81° 34' West 59.8 ft; thence South 63° 16' West a distance of 66 feet; thence South 65° 56' West 53.5 ft; thence South 44° 32' West 151.1 ft; thence North 45° 28' West to the point of beginning. This parcel of land is contiguous to and including all or nearly all or the perpendicular face of a chalk bluff commonly known as "Register Cliff", the area of which is .07 acres.

(v) South Pass City State Historic Site: The lands in Fremont County managed as South Pass City State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) Portions of land contained within sections 20 and 21 of t. 29 n., r. 100 w., of the sixth principal meridian, Fremont county, Wyoming and being more particularly described as follows: The following land description basis of bearings and distances are based upon the Wyoming state plane coordinate system, west central zone (4903). Bearings and distances are grid and ground distances can be derived by utilizing the grid distance stated herein and dividing by a factor of .999560. M.S. in the following description is the abbreviation for the approved official U.S. government mineral survey with corresponding number. Commencing at the found BLM brass cap monument common to sections 16,17,20 and 21 of t.29n., r.100w., thence s01˚02'55"e, along the section line common to sections 20 and 21, a distance of 515.50 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking the intersection of sections 20 and 21 with the north line of the Oro Fino Lode of M.S. 509 and said monument being the point of beginning of this description; thence n65˚57'13"e, along the northerly line of the M.S. 509 Oro Fino Lode, a distance of 796.65 feet to a found BLM brass cap marking corner no. 1 of M.S. 509 Oro Fino Lode; thence s24˚04'24"e, along the easterly line of the Oro Fino Lode, a distance of 599.82 feet to corner no. 2 of M.S. 509 Oro Fino Lode, said corner being identical with corner no. 1 of M.S. 40 Mono Lode and being calculated from found record accessories; thence s23˚54'46"e, along the easterly line of M.S. 40 Mono Lode, a distance of 598.81 feet to corner no. 4 of M.S. 40 Mono Lode, which is identical with corner no. 5 of M.S. 510 Homestake Lode and said corner being calculated from found record accessories; thence n78˚12'08"e, along the northerly line of M.S. 510 Homestake Lode, a distance of 789.03 feet to a well set marked sandstone, said stone being corner no. 4 of M.S. 510 Homestake Lode; thence s12˚54'17"e, along the easterly line of M.S. 510 Homestake Lode, a distance of 600.22 feet to a well set marked sandstone, said stone being corner no. 3 of M.S. 510 Homestake Lode; thence s78˚31'50"w, along the southeasterly line of M.S. 510 Homestake Lode, a distance of 123.12 feet to the intersection of the southeasterly line of the M.S. Homestake Lode and the east line of the Lucky Strike claim comprising of the w1/2 se1/4 nw1/4 of said section 21; thence along the east line of the Lucky Strike claim, s0˚47'01"e a distance of 885.33 feet to a found 2 1/2 ins. Diam. Aluminum cap marked "1/256 sec 21 p. e. & l.s. 5011"; thence s89˚40'33"w a distance of 657.95 feet to a found 2 1/2 ins. Diam. Aluminum cap marked "w1/16 c-c s21 p.e. & l.s.5011"; thence n0˚14'13"w a distance of 15.61 feet to corner no. 2 of M.S. 331 Hermit Placer, said corner being calculated from supplemental survey records; thence s89˚03'47"w, along the southerly line of M.S. 331 Hermit Placer a distance of 658.24 feet to the well set broken off remains of a schist stone, said stone being corner no. 1 of M.S. 331 Hermit Placer and being identical with corner no. 2 of M.S. 331 tract a Mono placer; thence s88˚56'28"w, along the southerly line of M.S. 331 of tract a Mono placer, a distance of 657.55 feet to a found BLM brass cap marking the 1/4 corner of sections 20 and 21, being identical to corner no. 1 M.S. 331 tract a Mono placer and M.S. 331 corner no. 1 of the Carissa placer; thence s0˚40'05"e, along the east line of section 20, a distance of 654.10 feet to a found BLM brass cap marking corner no. 2 of M.S. 331 Carissa placer; thence continuing along the east line of section 20, s0˚38'48"e, a distance of 653.80 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 1 of lot 24 being identical with the south 1/16 corner of sections 20 and 21; thence continuing along the east line of section 20, s0˚42'23"e, a distance of 234.92 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 4 of lot 24; thence s89˚26'38"w, along the south line of lot 24, a distance of 2647.68 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 3 of lot 24, being identical with corner no. 8 of lot 19; thence n51˚53'30"w, along the southwesterly line of lot 19, a distance of 2700.85 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 7 of lot 19, being identical with corner no. 5 of lot 16; thence n72˚26'39"w, a distance of 144.03 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 4 of lot 16; thence n09˚46'19"e, a distance of 339.00 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 3 of lot 16; thence n35˚18'26"e, a distance of 173.03 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 2 of lot 16; thence n77˚16'42"e a distance of 866.34 feet to a found BLM brass cap marking corner no. 1 of lot 16 being identical with corner no. 4 of M.S. 80 Ben Hur Lode; thence n74˚18'06"e, along the northerly line of M.S. 80 Ben Hur Lode, a distance of 1438.21 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 1 of M.S. 80 Ben Hur Lode; thence s15˚35'50"e, along the easterly line of M.S. 80 Ben Hur Lode, a distance of 299.25 feet to a BLM brass cap monument marking the point of intersection of the easterly line of the Ben Hur Lode with the westerly line of the M.S. 80 Charles Dickens Lode; thence n07˚48'53"e, along the westerly line of the Charles Dickens Lode, a distance of 46.06 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 1 of the Charles Dickens Lode; thence s81˚48'46"e, along the north line of the Charles Dickens Lode, a distance of 600.89 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 2 of the Charles Dickens Lode; thence s8˚07'49"w, along the easterly line of the Charles Dickens Lode, a distance of 42.28 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking the intersection of the easterly line of M.S. 80 Charles Dickens Lode with the northerly line of M.S. 183 Jeanette Lode; thence n74˚18'07"e, along the northerly line of the Jeanette Lode, a distance of 1059.36 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking the intersection of the northerly line of M.S. 183 Jeanette Lode and the northerly line of M.S. 89 Mono no. 2 Lode; thence n65˚45'44"e, along the northerly line of the Mono no. 2 Lode, a distance of 410.34 feet to found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 1 of the Mono no. 2 Lode, being identical with corner no. 2 of M.S. 40 Mono Lode and corner no. 3 of M.S. 509 Oro Fino Lode; thence n24˚02'02"w, along the westerly line of the Oro Fino Lode, a distance of 599.17 feet to a found BLM brass cap monument marking corner no. 4 of the Oro Fino Lode; thence n65˚57'45"e, along the northerly line the Oro Fino Lode to a found BLM brass cap as noted herein and being the point of beginning of this land description. The above described land encompasses 330.09 acres more or less.

(w) Trail End State Historic Site: The lands in Sheridan County managed as Trail End State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T56NR84W; Block 23; West 60 feet of Block 22, the North 10 ft of Lot 1 in Block 32; a tract of land 10 ft wide North and South and 60 ft long East and West in the Northwest corner of Block 33 adjoining Helena St on the North and Clarendon Ave on the West; also the alley in Block 23, also that portion of Clarendon Ave from the South line of Victoria St to a line drawn at right angles to the line of Clarendon Ave 10 ft South of the South line of Helena St, and that portion of Helena St from the East line of Delphi Ave to a line drawn at right angles to the line of Helena St 60 ft East of the East line of Clarendon Ave; all of said above property being in Nielsen Heights Addition to the Town, not City of Sheridan, WY, and containing approximately 3.755 acres, and constituting the grounds of the premises known and described as "Trail End".

(x) Wagon Box Fight State Historic Site: The lands in Sheridan County managed as Wagon Box Fight State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T53NR83W Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Sec. 18, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point which is 1557 ft West and 254 ft North from the Southeast corner of said Sec. 18, running thence West 200 ft to a point, thence North 217.8 ft to a point, thence East 200 ft to a point, thence South 217.8 ft to the point of beginning, said tract containing one acre.

(y) Wyoming Pioneer Museum State Historic Site: The lands in Platte County managed as Wyoming Pioneer Museum State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) T32NR71W Sec. 8, located in the State Fair Grounds of Douglas, WY.

(z) Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site: The lands in Albany County managed as Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site are described as follows:

(i) That portion of the West ½ of Section 32, Township 16 North, Range 73 West of the 6th P.M., Albany County, Wyoming, excluding that portion of the operating right-of-way of the Union Pacific Railroad Company lying therein and excluding all lands called for and described in the following deeds and description:

(A) Quitclaim deed from the Trustees of the University of Wyoming to the Wyoming highway commission dated January 5, 1963 recorded as instrument no. 485190 in Book 125, Page 577, in the office of the county clerk of Albany County, Wyoming, containing approximately 59.60 acres;

(B) Quitclaim deed from the Trustees of the University of Wyoming to the Wyoming livestock board dated September 29, 1967, recorded as instrument no. 533736 in Book 168, Page 8, and later quitclaimed back to the University on April 12, 1985, recorded as instrument no. 756801 in Book 348, Page 882, in the office of the county clerk of Albany County, Wyoming, containing approximately 13.0 acres;

(C) Quitclaim deed from the Trustees of the University of Wyoming to the Wyoming highway commission dated September 23, 1974, recorded in Book 239, Pages 28 and 29, in the office of the county clerk of Albany County, Wyoming, containing approximately 7.9 acres and 1.10 acres;

(D) That portion of the South ½ of the West ½ of Section 32, Township 16 North, Range 73 West generally described as the property bounded on the west by the eastern property line described in the quitclaim described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; bounded on the north beginning at the intersection of the south right-of-way of highway 130-230 and the eastern property line of the quitclaim deed described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, then easterly along the right-of-way of highway 130-230 to the right-of-way intersection of Garfield Street and highway 130-230 thence southeasterly along the Garfield Street right-of-way to the intersection of the Garfield Street right-of-way and the eastern boundary of the West ½ of Section 32, Township 16 North, Range 73 West, bounded on the east by the eastern boundary of the West ½ of Section 32, Township 16 North, Range 73 West extending from the intersection of the Garfield Street right-of-way on the north to the intersection of the south boundary of West ½ Section 32, Township 16 North, Range 73 West on the south, bounded on the south by the southern boundary of West ½ of Section 32, Township 16 North, Range 73 West from the intersection of the eastern boundary of the West ½ of Section 32, Township 16 North, Range 73 West on the east to the intersection of the eastern property line of the quitclaim deed described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph on the west, containing approximately 41.00 acres.

Section 4. Legal Descriptions of State Archaeological Sites.

(a) Legend Rock State Archeological Site: The lands in Hot Springs County managed as Legend Rock State Archaeological Site are described as follows:

(i) T44NR98W Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 and Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 10. This tract contains 20.98 acres.

(ii) T44NR98W Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Sec.10, the tract contains 10 acres.

(b) Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site: The lands in Big Horn County managed as Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site are described as follows:

(i) T50NR89W, Big Horn County, Wyoming Sec. 15: West ½ of the Southwest ¼; Sec. 21: East ½ of the East ½ of the Northeast ¼; Sec. 22: West ½ of the Northwest ¼. To include those lands within 500ft of Medicine Lodge Creek; development is to be placed within 500 ft of Medicine Lodge Creek, with the exception that no development is to placed within the irrigated hay meadows.

Section 5. Legal Descriptions of State Recreation Areas.

(a) Hawk Springs State Recreation Area: The lands in Goshen County managed as Hawk Springs State Recreation Area are described as follows:

(i) Township 20 North, Range 61 West, 6th P.M., Goshen County Section 16: W1/2 NE1/4NE1/4 above high water line: NW1/4NE1/4. This Tract includes plus or minus 45 acres.

(ii) A tract of land located in the SE¼ of Section 9, Township 20 North, Range 61 West of the 6th P.M., Goshen County, Wyoming and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the South Boundary of the Southeast Quarter (SE¼) of Section 9, T20N, R61W which is located N 89° 54'22" E a distance of 1375.29 feet from the South One-Quarter Corner (S¼) of said Section 9 and is monumented with a 1" diameter pipe; Thence N 21°24'29" W along the Westerly side of an existing fence line, a distance of 665.94 feet to a ⅝" diameter rebar with 1½" diameter aluminum cap marked PLS #3891; Thence N 36°51'07" W along the Westerly side of an existing fence line, a distance of 311.69 feet to a ⅝" diameter rebar with 1½" diameter aluminum cap marked PLS #3891; Thence N 72°25'57" W along the Southerly side of an existing fence line, a distance of 577.78 feet to a ⅝" diameter rebar with 1½" diameter aluminum cap marked PLS #3891; Thence N 09°03'42" E along the Westerly side of an existing fence line, a distance of 125.75 feet to a ⅝" diameter rebar with 1½" diameter aluminum cap marked PLS #3891; Thence N 16°27'56" E along the Easterly Face of the existing Dam of Hawk Springs Reservoir, a distance of 549.97 feet to a point; Thence S 28°39'07" E along a line, a distance of 122.77 feet to a point; Thence S 03°02'04" W along a line, a distance of 162.34 feet to a point; Thence S 46°56'55" E along a line, a distance of 129.38 feet to a point; Thence S 60°48'52" E along a line, a distance of 619.16 feet to a point; Thence S 31°24'35" E along a line, a distance of 383.38 feet to a point; Thence S 13°22'47" E along a line, a distance of 727.44 feet to a point on the South Boundary of the SE¼ of said Section 9; Thence S 89°54'22" W along the South Boundary of the SE¼ of said Section 9, a distance of 248.35 feet to a ⅝" diameter rebar with 1½" diameter aluminum cap marked PLS #3891 and to the POINT OF BEGINNING. With all bearings in this description being geodetically based using G.P.S., with North being equal to geodetic North at the meridian of the initial base point #1 which is located near the East Boundary of the SW¼ of Section 9, T20N, R61W of the 6th Principal Meridian. Said tract contains 13.62 acres, more or less

(iii) T20NR61W East 1/2 of Sec. 9; Sec. 10; Sec. 15; East 1/2 of Sec. 16; and Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Sec. 21. This includes only Reservoir Surface area and lands that border SPHST managed lands on the East Side (Reservoir side) that would be exposed during a low water time period.

(iv) Notwithstanding the real property described above which is managed by the Department as the Hawk Springs State Recreation Area, the public has perpetual access to the Hawk Springs Reservoir proper and all adjacent lands owned by the Horse Creek Conservation District or the State of Wyoming. Those lands are encumbered by perpetual public access for the purposes of hunting, fishing and general recreation including the construction of such facilities to maximize the public enjoyment.

(A) The legal description of the land encumbered by perpetual public access is as follows:

Township 20 North, Range 61 West, of the 6th P.M., Goshen County, Wyoming

Section 9: SE 1/4, S 1/2 NE 1/4

Section 10: SW 1/4, SW1/4 NW1/4, NW1/4 SE1/4

Section 15: All

Section 16: E 1/2

Section 21: N 1/2 NE 1/4 lying east of the Union Pacific Railroad

Section 22: N 1/2 N 1/2

History

Effective 2012-10-08

375 State Parks Permits and Fees Program

Chapter 1 Permits to Use State Parks, Recreation Areas, Archaeological Sites, and Historic Sites

Wyo. Code R. 024.0014.1.11162021 § 1 Authority

(a) This chapter is adopted pursuant to Wyoming Statute 36-4-121.

History

Effective 2021-11-16

Wyo. Code R. 024.0014.1.11162021 § 2 Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(a) "Additional vehicle" means another vehicle registered in the same name or address as the vehicle listed on the original permit sold by the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources (Department) or its authorized selling agents.

(b) "Camping permit" means a permit issued by the Department authorizing overnight usage of park lands.

(c) "Camping structure" means a state provided structure specifically used for sleeping (camping cabins, yurts, etc.) within a campsite.

(d) "Campsite" means an area designated as such by the Department within a state park, recreation area, archeological site, or historic site that contains a state provided picnic table and metal fire ring or an area designated as a campsite by Department signage or campground maps.

(e) "Daily use permit" means a permit issued by the Department authorizing the use of park lands.

(f) "Duplicate permit" means a replacement permit issued by the Department for a lost, mutilated, or destroyed permit.

(g) "Park lands" means all areas administered by the Department, including all state parks, recreation areas, archaeological sites, and historic sites.

(h) "Premier camping structure" means a camping structure designated as such by the Department with the approval of the State Parks and Cultural Resources Commission that offers unique camping experiences, such as treehouses, tipis, and over-sized cabins and yurts.

(i) "Towed vehicle" means any vehicle in tow by another vehicle.

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Effective 2021-11-16

Wyo. Code R. 024.0014.1.11162021 § 3 Daily Use and Overnight Camping Permit Areas

(a) Daily use permits shall be required at the following locations:

(i) Boysen State Park

(ii) Buffalo Bill State Park

(iii) Curt Gowdy State Park

(iv) Edness K. Wilkins State Park

(v) Fort Bridger State Historic Site

(vi) Fort Kearny State Historic Site

(vii) Glendo State Park

(viii) Guernsey State Park

(ix) Hawk Springs State Recreation Area

(x) Keyhole State Park

(xi) Seminoe State Park

(xii) South Pass City State Historic Site

(xiii) Trail End State Historic Site

(b) Overnight camping permits shall be required at the following locations:

(i) Bear River State Park

(ii) Boysen State Park

(iii) Buffalo Bill State Park

(iv) Connor Battlefield State Historic Site

(v) Curt Gowdy State Park

(vi) Edness K. Wilkins State Park

(vii) Fort Bridger State Historic Site

(viii) Fort Fetterman State Historic Site

(iv) Fort Kearny State Historic Site

(x) Glendo State Park

(xi) Guernsey State Park

(xii) Hawk Springs State Recreation Area

(xiii) Keyhole State Park

(xiv) Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site

(xv) Seminoe State Park

(xvi) Sinks Canyon State Park

(xvii) South Pass City State Historic Site

(xviii) Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site

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Effective 2021-11-16

Wyo. Code R. 024.0014.1.11162021 § 4 Fees for Daily Use and Overnight Camping Permits

(a) Permit fees shall be assessed per vehicle at any state park, recreation area, or archaeological site where permits are required. The fees per vehicle shall be as follows:

(i) Resident daily use $7.00

(ii) Resident overnight camping $10.00

(iii) Non-resident daily use $12.00

(iv) Non-resident overnight camping $18.00

(v) Resident annual daily use $48.00

(vi) Additional vehicle resident annual daily use $24.00

(vii) Resident annual overnight camping $80.00

(viii) Additional vehicle resident annual camping $40.00

(ix) Non-resident annual daily use $96.00

(x) Additional vehicle non-resident annual daily use $48.00

(xi) Duplicate annual permit $7.00

(xii) Early Bird discounted rate for annual daily use permits (purchased between January 1 and February 15)

(A) Resident annual daily use $42.00

(B) Non-Resident annual daily use $89.00

(b) Permit fees shall be assessed per person entering any state park, recreation area, or archaeological site by bicycle, horseback, or on foot where permits are required. The fees per person shall be the same fees as are charged for a vehicle at the respective location.

(c) Any vehicle in tow by another vehicle shall be considered a single vehicle for purposes of these rules and only a single daily use permit and a single overnight camping permit shall be required.

(d) Permit fees for daily use shall be assessed per adult entering any of the historic sites listed in section 3(a) of these rules. The fees per adult shall be as follows:

(i) Resident daily use $4.00

(ii) Non-resident daily use $8.00

(e) Permit fees for camping shall be assessed per vehicle at any of the historic sites listed in section 3(b) of these rules. The camping fees per vehicle shall be as follows:

(i) Resident camping $10.00

(ii) Non-resident camping $18.00

(f) Permit fees for bus tour groups shall be:

(i) $5.00 per adult entering any of the locations listed in section 3(a) or 3(b) of these rules

(ii) $10.00 per night per tent for overnight camping at any of the locations listed in section 3(b) of these rules

(g) Additional fees shall be assessed for the following:

(i) Daily use lodge permit shall not exceed $300.00

(ii) Daily use group picnic shelter and adjacent grounds

shall not exceed $150.00

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Effective 2021-11-16

Wyo. Code R. 024.0014.1.11162021 § 5 Amenities

(a) The additional fee for overnight camping in a campsite which contains electrical connections shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per night.

(i) Electrical connections are available only to persons who hold valid daily use and overnight camping permits. Extension cords may not run from one campsite to another.

(b) The fee to use a shower shall be one dollar ($1.00) per three (3) minutes of water service.

(c) The fee for renting a camping structure shall not exceed sixty dollars ($60.00) per night. Damage and cleaning deposit of fifty dollars ($50.00) may be charged for use of a camping structure.

(d) The fee for renting a premier camping structure shall not exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) per night. Damage and cleaning deposit of up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) may be charged for use of a premier camping structure.

(e) The fees for these added amenities shall be in addition to all other daily use and/or overnight camping fees required by rule.

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Effective 2021-11-16