(1) It is unlawful for any person to camp on land or water located in a state park or state recreation area unless the area is so designated and posted pursuant to rule of the commission. Any person who violates this subsection (1) is guilty of a class 2 petty offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars.
(2) A person who occupies an area designated for camping without having obtained a valid permit for the campsite is guilty of a class 2 petty offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine equal to five times the cost of a permit for the campsite.
Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 916, § 2, effective January 1, 1985. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 975, § 34, effective July 1. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 1952, § 43, effective May 22. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1228, § 68, effective June 4. L. 2019: Entire section amended, (HB 19-1026), ch. 423, p. 3702, § 37, effective July 1.
Cross references: For the short title ("Respect the Great Outdoors Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 19-1026, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 423, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.