Alaska Administrative Code

If the director determines that the snow depth is adequate to protect underlying vegetation, the director may post officially designated and marked areas of the Hatcher Pass East Management Area as open to the use of snowmobiles. Notes 11 AAC 20.780 Eff. 5/24/96, Register 138; am…

Camping is allowed in the Hatcher Pass East Management Area at officially designated and marked areas authorized by the director under 11 AAC 12.335 or at a distance of one half mile or more from a road or developed facility. Notes 11 AAC 20.785 Eff. 5/24/96, Register 138 Authori…

The use of aircraft is allowed in the Hatcher Pass East Management Area, except for the purpose of practice landings. Notes 11 AAC 20.790 Eff. 5/24/96, Register 138 Authority:AS 41.23.110 AS 41.23.120 AS 41.23.130 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two ver…

Notes 11 AAC 20.800 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94; am 2/3/88, Register 105; am 5/24/96, Register 138; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version an…

The use of motorized boats is allowed in Shuyak Island State Park, except for airboats, hovercraft, and personal watercraft. Notes 11 AAC 20.805 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94; am 4/20/2002, Register 162 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 AS 41.21.170 AS 41.21.174 AS 41.21.176 State …

Open fires are allowed on gravel beaches in Shuyak Island State Park. Notes 11 AAC 20.810 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 AS 41.21.170 AS 41.21.174 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparis…

The use of fixed wing aircraft is allowed in Shuyak Island State Park. Notes 11 AAC 20.815 Eff. 4/20/2002, Register 162 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 AS 41.21.170 AS 41.21.174 AS 41.21.176 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Be…

Notes 11 AAC 20.850 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94; am 2/3/88, Register 105; am 8/6/2010, Register 195; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version a…

The use of aircraft is allowed in the Kenai River Special Management Area, with the following exceptions: (1) aircraft landings are prohibited on state park land within the Kenai River Special Management Area; (2) practice landings are allowed only on Kenai and Skilak Lakes; and …

Notes 11 AAC 20.857 Eff. 4/20/2002, Register 162; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison f…

(a) Except as prohibited by 11 AAC 20.865, and subject to the limitations and restrictions set out in this section, the operation of a boat by the use of a boat motor is allowed in the Kenai River Special Management Area. (b) On or after January 1, 2008, a person may not operate …

(a) A person may not operate a motorized boat in the Kenai River Special Management Area that exceeds 21 feet in overall length and 106 inches in overall width. This restriction does not apply to boats operated in accordance with 11 AAC 20.860(b) (1) and (2). (b) Notwithstanding …

(a) Except for Kenai and Skilak Lakes, a person may not operate a motor powered boat on waters of the Kenai River Special Management Area with more than six persons on board, including the operator, unless authorized by the director under a permit issued under 11 AAC 18. (b) A pe…

(a) The operation of a boat by the use of a motor is prohibited(1) on the Kenai River between river mile 80.7 and Skilak Lake; and (2) on the Kenai River between Skilak Lake and river mile 47.0 from March 15 through June 14. (b) Repealed 3/1/2008. (c) On the waters of the Kenai R…

(a) A person may operate a personal watercraft within the Kenai River Special Management Area only on Kenai Lake on the portion of the lake that is north of a line running from the Primrose Campground boat launch to a prominent marker on the east shore of Kenai Lake, and east of …

(a) A person may not operate a boat at a speed greater than five miles per hour in the no wake area between the Kenai Lake Bridge and river mile 80.7 on the Kenai River. (b) No person may operate a boat or aircraft at a speed greater than five miles per hour in the no wake area o…

Except for Kenai Lake, no person may water ski on the water of the Kenai River Special Management Area. Notes 11 AAC 20.875 Eff. 2/3/88, Register 105 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 AS 41.21.506 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available…

Within the Kenai Special Management Area a person may not camp (1) on an island; or (2) within the following upland units: (A) Big Eddy; (B) Ciechanski; (C) Cooper Landing Boat Launch; (D) Eagle Rock; (E) Funny River adjacent to river miles 29.6 to 30.1; (F) Honeymoon Cove; (G) K…

(a) A person may not provide professional guide services within the Kenai River Special Management Area without first obtaining a valid Kenai River guide permit issued by the division. (b) To qualify for a Kenai River guide permit, for professional guide services other than servi…

(a) A person may not provide boats for use in the Kenai River Special Management Area as a commercial activity without first obtaining a commercial use permit under 11 AAC 18 with specific authorization for rental activities. (b) For purposes of this section, "commercial activity…

Unless authorized by the director, a person may not possess or consume alcoholic beverages at (1) Miller Point at Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park; (2) Castle Hill State Historic Site; (3) Repealed 11/15/2015; (4) Old Sitka State Historic Site; (5) Totem Bight State Historic …

(a) The use of horses, mules, and burros is allowed in all state parks on the Kenai Peninsula with the exception of(1) Nilnunqua State Historic Site; (2) campgrounds, swim beaches, and picnic areas; (3) officially designated and marked hiking trails; and (4) areas above timberlin…

A person may not launch a boat into the Kasilof River at the Old Kasilof Landing in the Kasilof River State Recreation Site unless permitted by the director under 11 AAC 18. A person may only retrieve a boat from the Kasilof River at the Old Kasilof Landing if the boat is (1) non…

Notes 11 AAC 20.915 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94; repealed 4/20/2002, Register 162 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will …

The use of aircraft is allowed on Johnson Lake, except for the purpose of practice landing. Notes 11 AAC 20.916 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison b…

The use of boats powered by electric trolling motors is allowed on the waters of Johnson Lake State Recreation Area. Notes 11 AAC 20.917 Eff. 5/24/96, Register 138 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions availabl…

Recreational gold panning is allowed in state parks on the Kenai Peninsula with the following stipulations: (1) no motorized equipment is used; (2) a person uses no more equipment than a gold pan and a shovel; (3) no person may use a shovel to recreational gold pan within the Ken…

Recreational gold panning is allowed in Independence Mine State Historical Park with the following stipulations: (1) no motorized equipment is used; (2) a person uses no more equipment than a gold pan and a shovel; (3) no chemicals are used; (4) no person may stake or file a mini…

(a) The use of horses, mules, and burros is allowed on designated trails at Kepler/Bradley State Recreation Area. (b) The use of horses is subject to the following conditions: (1) groups using 10 or more animals must obtain authorization from the director under 11 AAC 18.010 befo…

The use of aircraft is allowed on Rocky Lake, except for the purpose of practice landing. Notes 11 AAC 20.921 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison bet…

The use of power boats is allowed at Rocky Lake State Recreation Site with the following exceptions: (1) jet skis, (2) jet boats with inboard motors, (3) airboats. Notes 11 AAC 20.922 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94; am 7/1/89, Register 110 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State reg…

Notes 11 AAC 20.923 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; repealed 4/20/2002, Register 162 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will…

The use of aircraft is allowed at Big Lake North and South State Recreation Sites, except for the purpose of practice landings. Notes 11 AAC 20.924 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versio…

The use of aircraft is allowed on Bonnie Lake, except for the purpose of practice landing. Notes 11 AAC 20.925 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison be…

The use of motorized boats is allowed on Bonnie Lake, except for jet skis. Notes 11 AAC 20.926 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94; am 5/18/97, Register 142 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a com…

The use of aircraft is allowed on Long Lake, except for the purpose of practice landing. Notes 11 AAC 20.929 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison betw…

The use of power boats is allowed on Long Lake. Notes 11 AAC 20.930 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior…

Notes 11 AAC 20.935 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 7/1/98, Register 146; am 4/20/2002, Register 162; am 8/19/2009, Register 191; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison bet…

Notes 11 AAC 20.940 Eff. 5/11/85, Register 94; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison feat…

The use and discharge of weapons for the purpose of lawful hunting or trapping is allowed in Harding Lake State Recreation Area, except within one-half mile of a developed facility. Notes 11 AAC 20.945 Eff. 2/3/88, Register 105 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.022 AS 41.21.040 Sta…

Notes 11 AAC 20.950 Eff. 2/3/88, Register 105; am 12/25/91, Register 120; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly re…

The use of off-road vehicles is allowed in Lower Chatanika State Recreation Area on designated trails and in areas posted as open to off-road vehicles. Notes 11 AAC 20.951 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.040 State regulations are updated quarterly; we c…

The use and discharge of a weapon for the purpose of lawful hunting or trapping is allowed in Eagle Trail State Recreation Site, except within one-half mile of a developed facility. Notes 11 AAC 20.955 Eff. 2/3/88, Register 105 Authority:AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.022 AS 41.21.040 Sta…

(a) The Alyeska Ski Resort Recreational Facility is that area covered by Alaska Division of Land Lease 226089 and is a recreational facility for the purposes of AS 41.21.950-41.21.960. (b) Within the Alyeska Ski Resort Recreational Facility, a skier, as defined by AS 09.65.135(c)…

Notes 11 AAC 20.958 Eff. 5/24/96, Register 138; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison fea…

The use of power boats is allowed at (1) Settlers Cove State Recreation Site, except within 100 feet of shore at all tide levels between shore signs or marked buoys placed by the department to restrict motorized activity from May - September annually; (2) Point Bridget State Park…

(a) A person may use a horse, mule, or burro in designated areas at Clearwater State Recreation Site. (b) The use of horses, mules, and burros at Clearwater State Recreation Site is subject to the following conditions:(1) a group using 10 or more animals must obtain authorization…

Notes 11 AAC 20.970 Eff. 5/24/96, Register 138; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison fea…

Notes 11 AAC 20.971 Eff. 5/24/96, Register 138; am 4/20/2002, Register 162; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly …

Notes 11 AAC 20.980 Eff. 7/1/98, Register 146; am 4/20/2002, Register 162; repealed 5/5/2022, Register 242, July 2022 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly r…