Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-208 — Unsanctioned camping on state property.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 2: Burglary and Criminal Trespass, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-208
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1)(a) As used in this section, "camping" means: (1)(a)(i) erecting or occupying structures, including tents, temporary structures, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or motor vehicles, for camping or other living accommodation activities, including sleeping, for any period of time; (1)(a)(ii) using camping-related items, including cots, beds, sleeping bags, or hammocks, for sleeping or other living accommodation activities; or (1)(a)(iii) cooking using a camp fire, propane stove, or other heat-producing portable cooking equipment. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-105.1 and 76-1-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unsanctioned camping if the actor is camping on state property unless the state expressly authorizes camping on the state property. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is unsanctioned camping on state property a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Unsanctioned camping on state property is a Class C Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-208.
Which Utah statute covers unsanctioned camping on state property?
Unsanctioned camping on state property is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-208 (Unsanctioned camping on state property).
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