La. Admin. Code tit. 25 § IX-504

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section IX-504 - Fees and Exemptions; Overnight Accommodations

A. Camping Fees and Exemptions

1. Campsites

a. A premium campsite is an improved campsite with sewer or is pull-through or is in a prime location.

b. An improved campsite has water and electrical hookup available.

c. An unimproved campsite does not have utility hook-ups. These are typically located in campgrounds where utilities or bathhouses are nearby.

d. Backcountry campsites typically only have a tent pad and fire ring and are located in undeveloped areas of an OSP site, where no facilities are provided. These sites are accessed by backpacking or by non-motorized watercraft.

i. A permit is required for all overnight backcountry camping or backpacking use and may be obtained at the park entrance station.

ii. A copy of the backcountry camping or backpacking regulations can be obtained at the park entrance station.

e. For information regarding campsite reservation fees, see §505, Reservation Policy.

f. Each campsite is restricted to use by one camping unit as defined in §331. B 5

g. The winter season is October 1-March 31 and the summer season is April 1-September 30.

	Summer Weekend	Summer Weekday	Winter Weekend	Winter Weekday
Premium Campsite	$33	$30	$33	$25
Improved Campsite	$28	$25	$28	$20
Unimproved Campsite	$18	$18	$18	$18
Backcountry Campsite	$9	$9	$9	$9

2. Primitive Group Camping Areas. Designated primitive areas accommodating organized groups (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.) are available for camping at $35 to $60 per night based on capacity. Capacity will be set by the site manager.

3. Rally camping areas are those designated and reserved for use by organized groups of overnight campers. These areas differ from the normal state park campgrounds since they are available for group-use only.

a. Fees

i. A fee of $60 per night is assessed to the group for the exclusive use of the area, and each individual camper rig is also charged the improved campsite rate.

ii. The day-use fee for a rally campground is $60 per day for the group, in addition to the standard general admission fees per person.

b. Carrying Capacity. A maximum carrying capacity for rally areas is established by individual site managers, and information concerning these capacities is available through the individual site offices.

4. Long-Term Stays. No fee exemption or discount provided for by rule may be applied to a long-term stay.

B. Cabins, Lodges, Group Camps-Fees and Exemptions

1. Cabins

a. Except as otherwise set forth in this Chapter, cabins may be rented in accordance with the following rates.

Classification	Standard Weekday Rate	Standard Weekend Rate	Bedding Accommodations	Maximum Capacity
Deluxe	$150	$175	6-8	8
Standard	$85	$95	4-6	6-8

b. The rental fee for all cabins at Hodges Gardens S.P. and modular cabins at Sam Houston Jones S.P. will be the standard weekday rate year-round.

2. Park Lodges. Lodges are large overnight structures equipped with kitchen, bath and sleeping facilities and can accommodate a large family or several family groups. Except as otherwise set forth in this Chapter, lodges may be rented at the following rates.

Classification	Standard Weekday Rate	Standard Weekend Rate	Bedding Accommodations	Maximum Capacity
Standard	$155	$210	varies	varies
Deluxe	$175	$225	14	16

3. Group Camps. Group camps are available at certain parks for organized group use, for day- or overnight-use. The capacity, type of facility, and rates are as follows.

Classification	Overnight Rate	Maximum Capacity
Class III	$600	100+
Class II	$300	99
Class I	$240	49

4. Special Research Dormitory Facilities at Poverty Point SHS

a. Purpose. The primary purpose of the research dormitory is to provide living space and sleeping accommodations for professional researchers and students who are actively conducting on-site research. The dormitory can be used on a first-come, first-served basis by other individuals who meet the requirements as set forth in this policy statement.

b. Eligible Users. The dormitory is available to college students, professional archaeologists and other scientists and professionals who are studying the site and/or actively conducting research which relates to or directly involves the site or nearby sites of significance.

i. Requests for use of the dormitory by individuals or groups not meeting the above criteria will be reviewed to determine merit and appropriateness.

c. Application Process. Requests for use of the dormitory must be made by letter addressed to the site manager. The site manager and the assistant secretary will review the request and respond in writing to the applicant.

d. Facility Use Agreement

i. All parties granted permission to use the dormitory must execute a "facility use agreement."

ii. The user must execute the agreement and return it to the site manager before occupying the dormitory.

e. Research Dormitory Fees. All user groups, unless otherwise authorized by the assistant secretary, will be required to pay a $125 per night fee for overnight-use. The rental fee must be received within 10 days after the user receives written approval to use the dormitory.

f. Research Dormitory Occupancy Requirements

i. Registration with the site manager is required of all boarders before occupying the dormitory. This information will include name, organization, address, and home or business phone numbers.

ii. Keys to the dormitory can be obtained from the site manager. One group leader will assume responsibility for the keys and return them to the manager before leaving.

iii. General cleanup of this facility will be the responsibility of the user. The user will follow established cleanup and housekeeping procedures distributed by the manager.

iv. Research dormitory checkout time is 2 p.m.

g. Special Conditions. All programs and activities conducted by groups or individuals using the dormitory must be approved in writing by the site manager.

h. The site manager has the administrative responsibility for all matters relating to the daily operation of the dormitory building and site facilities.

5. Prices for the facilities listed in this Section do not include applicable state and local taxes.

6. Prices are subject to discounts, waivers, or surcharges due to special events, demand, occupancy, use that exceeds capacity, or use that is deemed to fall outside of the type of use for which the facility is designed, managed, and staffed.

La. Admin. Code tit. 25, § IX-504

Promulgated by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Office of State Parks, LR 8:638 (December 1982), amended LR 12:89 (February 1986), LR 12:828 (December 1986), LR 26:30 (January 2000), LR 27:1674 (October 2001), LR 31:1988 (August 2005), LR 36:1229 (June 2010), LR 39:1267 (May 2013), Amended LR 43297 (2/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:1681-1690 and R.S. 36:204.