Chapter Chapter 5. Indian Creek Recreation Area

A. The following rules and regulations, procedures and fees replace, supersede and cancel all rules and regulations, procedures and fees adopted by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry prior to the effective date of these rules. B. These rules and regulations are designed t…

A. The provisions of the Louisiana Criminal Code (R.S. 14:1 et seq.) shall be enforced at the Indian Creek Recreation Area. B. No person shall intentionally remove, damage, disturb, or destroy any Indian Creek Recreation Area property or the property of another person, without th…

A. The provisions of the Louisiana Highway Regulatory Act (R.S. 32:1 et seq.) and any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder shall be enforced at the Indian Creek Recreational Area property. B. Automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, recreation vehicles, golf carts or a…

A. Federal, state, and local laws, rules and ordinances related to the use of watercraft shall be enforced. All watercraft located on or adjacent to any site must be operated in a careful and reasonable manner, and such operation is subject to the rules of safety imposed by the l…

A. Any pet brought on Indian Creek Reservation Area property must be current in vaccinations, shall have proof of rabies vaccination, and must be leashed, caged or crated. Leashes shall not exceed 6 feet in length. With the exception of service dogs, pets are not permitted within…

A. All litter disposed of on site, shall be placed into a proper litter receptacle in such a manner that the litter is prevented from being carried away or deposited by the elements upon Indian Creek Recreation Area property or water bodies. Disposal means to throw, discard, plac…

A. Fires shall be built only in places specifically designated for that purpose by the site manager. B. Burn bans declared by a local governing authority shall be observed at the parks within the jurisdiction of the local governing authority.

A. All wildlife in Indian Creek Recreational Area sites, including reptiles and amphibians, is under strict protection and must not be hunted, molested, disturbed, destroyed, fed or removed, except for scientific or management purposes when approved by the commissioner of Agricul…

A. Swimming is permitted only in designated areas, and at the swimmer's own risk. No lifeguards will be on duty. B. All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at any swimming area. C. The capacity of the beach areas is determined, regulated and enforced by…

A. No person shall play amplified musical instruments except when approved by the site manager. B. No person shall play non-amplified musical instruments, radios, televisions, tape players and similar equipment in a manner that disturbs other visitors. C. No person shall use any …

A. Disorderly or boisterous conduct is forbidden. B. The site manager and his designees are authorized to control the use and consumption of alcoholic beverages at a site. This includes the authority to prohibit the consumption of alcohol in designated areas within a site. The la…

A. No person may sell or offer for sale any merchandise or service without the written consent of the site manager. B. No person may distribute, post, place, or erect any advertising device without the written consent of the site manager. C. Events 1. The site manager may allow b…

A. Persons violating these rules and regulations are subject to administrative sanctions to include fines for each violation, eviction from the site (temporary or permanent), and/or restitution to the department for damages incurred. If a person is delinquent in paying for damage…

A. General Provisions 1. Any use of a site requires a written permit or payment receipt. Proof of payment shall be presented to a department employee upon request. 2. Permittee may not transfer or assign any use permit nor sublet any facility or part thereof. 3. The site manager …

A. The use of Indian Creek Recreation Area is subject to charges which will be imposed by the manager according to the schedule of fees approved by the department. The manager or his agents are responsible for the collection and enforcement of these fees. B. The commissioner or h…

A. The day-use fee at Indian Creek Recreational Area is up to $8 per vehicle with 5 or fewer occupants and up to $10 with more than 5 occupants. Pavilion rental does not include day-use fee. 2. A self-service fee system may be used to collect user fees.

A. Canoes, kayaks, flat bottom boats, paddleboats or other watercraft may be rented for up to $60 per vessel per day. Rental of any watercraft includes paddles and two lifejackets. Additional life jackets are available for rental at fee of $1 per day. Hourly watercraft rental is …

A. Veterans. A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States who shows proof of same and any person(s) accompanying him in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, may receive a 10 percent discount on camp site rental fees. There is no discount on the winter rates or other r…

A. From time-to-time, as deemed appropriate by the commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry or his designee, special programs, occupancy regulations, discounts or waivers on user fees may be offered in order to encourage visitation. These special promotional offers must be review…

A. Camping 1. The winter season is November 1 - February 28 and the summer season is March 1 - October 31. 2. A standard campsite is a non-waterfront campsite. A premium campsite is a waterfront campsite. 3. A Pull-Thru Campsite consists of two sites. An Ultra Pull-Thru campsite …

A. General Provisions 1. Reservations may be made for Indian Creek Recreational Area for an allotted number of campsites as determined by the site manager. 2. Reservations are accepted only from persons 18 years of age or older. All persons under 18 years of age must be accompani…

A. Refunds will not be issued to visitors evicted for enforcement or disciplinary reasons. B. All reservation refunds must be issued through the Office of Management and Finance or through the online reservations system. No cash refunds will be issued. C. Refunds of day use fees …

A. Pavilion Rental 1. Exclusive use of the pavilion can only be made by executing a rental agreement and payment of a rental fee. 2. The pavilion rental rate is $125 per day for the large pavilion and $35 per day for the small pavilion. Pavilion rental does not include day-use fe…

A. The park manager, at his discretion, may impose mandatory minimum stays during peak usage times.