Oregon Administrative Code

736-009-0020 Definitions For purposes of this division, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Agriculture/Forestry” means crops, wineries, vineyards, ranches, fisheries, orchards, nurseries, old-growth and reforested lands. (2) “Amenities” may include potable water, lodging…

736-009-0021 Establishing Oregon Scenic Trails Pursuant to ORS 390.962(1), the department prescribes the criteria for the designation of Oregon Scenic Trails in this rule in addition to those provided in the Oregon Recreation Trails System Act, ORS 390.950 to 390.989 and 390.995(…

736-009-0022 Establishing Oregon Regional Trails Pursuant to ORS 390.962(1), the department prescribes the criteria in this rule in addition to those provided in the Oregon Recreation Trails System Act, ORS 390.950 to 390.989 and 390.995(2), for the designation of Oregon Regional…

736-009-0025 Oregon Scenic Bikeways Committee (1) The director shall appoint a Scenic Bikeways Advisory Committee composed of 13 members. (a) The following committee members shall be nominated by their respective directors for appointment: (A) A representative of the Oregon Touri…

736-009-0030 Establishing Oregon Scenic Bikeways Pursuant to ORS 390.962(1), the department prescribes the criteria in this rule in addition to those provided in the Oregon Recreation Trails System Act, ORS 390.950 to 390.989 and 390.995(2), for the designation of Oregon Scenic B…

736-010-0005 Purpose and Scope of Rules, Statutory Authority (1) The purpose of this division is to guide and govern the public use of park properties that are provided by the department pursuant to ORS 390.111 and 390.121, in a manner that upholds their scenic, historic, natural…

736-010-0010 Statutory Authority and Procedures The text of this rule, 736-010-0010, was combined with rule 736-010-0005 above. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 390.050, 390.111, 390.121 & 390.124 History: PRD 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-05 PR 1-1…

736-010-0015 Definitions As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Bicycle” means a vehicle as defined in ORS 801.150. (2) “Boat” means all watercraft as defined in ORS 830.005(2). (3) “Camping” means the setting up of a tent or shelter, preparing bedd…

736-010-0020 General Regulations (1) The director may establish seasons, overnight lengths of stay, camper checkout times and procedures to adjust daily park property opening and closing times, and portions of a park property that are permanently closed or limited to specific use…

736-010-0022 Violations and Fines (1) Violation of a state park rule is a Class D violation unless otherwise specified in this division. (2) Vehicular violations in a park property are classified per the Oregon Vehicle Code, ORS chapters 801 to 826, unless further specified in th…

736-010-0025 Motor Vehicles (1) Violation of this rule is a class B violation unless park resources are damaged, which would result in a Class A violation. (2) All park area roadways are considered highways and all provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code, ORS chapters 801 to 826 ar…

736-010-0026 Operator-Propelled Vehicles, Cycles or Similar Devices (1) Violation of this rule is a Class D violation, unless park resources are damaged resulting in a Class A violation. (2) Any areas open to pedestrian and bicycle use may be accessed by persons with mobility dis…

736-010-0027 Boats and Moorages (1) Violations to this rule are a Class D violation, unless park resources are damaged resulting in a Class A violation. (2) The park manager may post restrictions or prohibitions on the use of boats at park properties. (3) Boaters must comply with…

736-010-0028 Effective Dates of 2025 Electric-Assisted Bicycle Rulemaking for Division 10 Amendments to OAR 736-010-0015 and 736-010-0026, adopted at the April 23, 2025 OPRD Commission meeting become effective upon July 1, 2025. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124 Statutes/Oth…

736-010-0030 Domestic Animals, including saddle and pack animals (1) Violations to this rule are a Class D violation, unless park resources are damaged resulting in a Class A violation. (2) A handler is responsible for the behavior of their domestic animal and shall either confin…

736-010-0035 Livestock and Farming (1) Violations to this rule are a Class D violation, unless park resources are damaged resulting in a Class A violation. (2) A person may not harass livestock or interfere with allowed farming activities or facilities, including fencing, at park…

736-010-0040 Visitor Conduct (1) Violations to this rule are a Class D violation, unless otherwise specified below or park resources are damaged resulting in a Class A violation. Peace officers may cite for criminal trespass in the second degree, a Class C misdemeanor, under ORS …

736-010-0050 Overnight Use (1) Violations to this rule are a Class D violation, unless otherwise specified below or park resources are damaged resulting in a Class A violation. (2) Overnight use is prohibited on the ocean shore abutting park properties and in any park property or…

736-010-0055 Park Resources (1) Violations to this rule are a Class D violation, unless otherwise specified below or park resources are damaged resulting in a Class A violation. (2) A person may not excavate, injure, disturb, destroy, alter or remove any archaeological, cultural,…

736-010-0060 Alcoholic Beverages (1) Violations to this rule are a Class D violation, unless otherwise specified below or park resources are damaged, resulting in a Class A violation. (2) A person under 21 years of age may not possess or use alcoholic beverage(s) at any park prop…

736-010-0065 Rooster Rock State Park — Nudity (1) A person is prohibited from engaging in nudity, as defined in ORS 167.060, in any part of the park property west of the established boundary running north and south 100 yards east of the easternmost beach access stairway and east …

736-010-0066 State Capitol State Park — Recognitions and Honorary Features (1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to provide guidance for honoring individuals, groups, or events that are of exceptional significance to Oregon or to the history of the nation, while respecting exi…

736-015-0006 Definitions As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Adoptive Foster Families” means one or more persons who have adopted one or more foster children pursuant to ORS 418.285. At least one of the children must currently be under 18 years o…

736-015-0010 General Regulations (1) The commission shall establish fees through rule to promote department financial self-sufficiency and based on the following criteria: (a) Prevailing rates for comparable facilities; (b) Day of week; (c) Season of year; (d) Holidays; (e) Ameni…

736-015-0015 Reservations (1) Purpose: Based on the department's goal to promote outdoor recreation in Oregon, the department established a reservation program to increase use of park areas and facilities. The director may designate specific park facilities to offer for reservati…

736-015-0020 Overnight Rentals The director is authorized by the commission to include transient lodging taxes in the nightly rental rate and to increase the rental rate to the nearest whole dollar. The department shall retain the additional revenue. A 25-percent surcharge will b…

736-015-0026 Group Day Use (1) At designated park areas, a person may reserve a group picnic area(s) by calling the Oregon State Parks Reservation Center or through the internet. The park manager will determine the maximum group size for each park facility. (2) The department wil…

736-015-0030 Day Use Parking Permit (1) Purpose: Based on the department's goal to manage increased use of park areas, the director may require a motor vehicle day use parking permit in all park areas. This charge is a parking fee and not a charge for recreational purposes under …

736-015-0035 Fee Waivers and Refunds (1) The director, at the direction of the commission, may waive, reduce or exempt fees established in this division under the following conditions: (a) A person or group provides in-kind services or materials equal to or greater than the value…

736-015-0040 Miscellaneous Rentals and Products (1) Firewood: Where conditions permit, firewood may be sold. (2) Boat Moorage Facilities — $15-40 per day per boat: Where boat moorage facilities are provided they may only be reserved with other campsite reservations. (3) Marina Sl…

736-015-0043 Effective Dates Amendments to OAR736-015-006, 736-015-0020, 736-015-0026, and 736-015-0040 adopted at the September 18, 2024 OPRD Commission meeting become effective upon July 1, 2025 and amendments to OAR 736-015-0030 become effective January 1, 2025. Statutory/Othe…

736-016-0005 Purpose and Applicability This division is intended to secure public health and safety, protect park resources and facilities and assist in maintaining facilities and services in instances where a person requests to use state park land or facilities for a non-traditi…

736-016-0010 Policies (1) Pursuant to ORS 390.635 and 390.660 the department has jurisdiction and regulatory authority to manage the Ocean Shore State Recreation area for outdoor recreational purposes consistent with ORS 390.010. (2) Pursuant to ORS 390.111, the department has ju…

736-016-0012 Definitions As used in this division unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Applicant” means a person applying for a special use permit for an activity on or use of park land. (2) “Application Fee” means the amount of non-refundable money an applicant pays to th…

736-016-0015 Special Use Permit Application Form and Requirements (1) A person proposing an activity or use on park land subject to a special use permit under this division must apply to the department on a form provided by the department. The form will provide: (a) Space to fill…

736-016-0020 Special Use Permit Conditions and Requirements (1) Upon the approval of the permit application, the department will issue a special use permit with the terms of permit to be strictly observed by the applicant. The permit shall at a minimum require that: (a) The appli…

736-016-0023 Fees and Charges (1) In addition to the use fees in section (2), an applicant must submit a non-refundable permit application fee of $100. The application fee is waived if the department charges the applicant a monthly or annual rental lease or access fee. (2) The ap…

736-016-0025 Fee Waivers, Reductions and Exemptions (1) The department may exempt public agencies from special use permit requirements upon the department’s determination that an exemption will not create significant risk to the health and safety of the public or damage to park r…

736-017-0000 Purpose The purpose of this division is to establish the procedures and criteria that the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will use in recommending Veterans and War Memorial Grants for funding to the commission pursuant to ORS 390.180(1)(d). Statutory/Ot…

736-017-0005 Definitions As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Agreement" means the formal contract between OPRD and the Project Sponsor describing the terms and conditions associated with any granting of funds. Als…

736-017-0010 Veterans and War Memorial Grant Review Committee (1) The Veterans and War Memorial Grant Review Committee shall be composed of five members selected by the department for their interest or expertise in veteran or military issues, at least two of which represent eithe…

736-017-0015 Director Authority (1) In addition to those considered by the committee, the director may recommend eligible projects to the commission for grant funding. The director may recommend grants for construction and restoration. (2) The director may recommend funding eligi…

736-017-0020 Eligibility (1) The applicant and project sponsor must be either a local, regional, or tribal government. (2) Site. To be eligible for a grant, a memorial must be placed on public property. If the property is not owned or controlled by the project sponsor, there must…

736-017-0025 Application Process (1) When the commission has Veterans and War Memorial Grant Program funds to award, the director will announce through a variety of media the availability of, application procedures for, deadlines and other information for applying for a grant, in…

736-017-0030 Evaluation of Applications (1) The department will review eligible applications that the department receives by the announced deadline for completeness. The department will provide all complete, eligible applications to the committee. (2) The committee will rank appl…

736-017-0035 Award of Grants (1) Grants will be subject to binding grant agreements between the OPRD and the Project Sponsor. The grant agreement will specify the terms and conditions of the grant, generally including: (a) The total project costs, the match to be provided by the …

736-017-0040 Disbursement of Grant Funds (1) All grant funds shall be disbursed to project sponsors on a reimbursable basis after submission of billings on approved schedules specified in grant agreements. Project sponsor shall supply information substantiating billings if reques…

736-017-0050 Recovery of Grant Funds (1) Project sponsors that fail to complete approved projects to the department’s satisfaction shall return all unexpended grant funds. (2) Project sponsors shall maintain records adequate for audit purposes for a period of not less than five y…

736-018-0000 Purpose The purpose of OAR 736-018-0000 through 736-018-0045 is to implement provisions of ORS 390.180 which require the Director of the State Parks and Recreation Department to adopt rules that: (1) Establish a process for the development of a master plan for each s…

736-018-0005 Definitions The following definitions, and the definitions in OAR 736-018-0020(1), apply to 736-018-0000 through 736-018-0045 unless the context requires otherwise. (1) “Administrative Site”: Property owned or managed by the Department that is used solely for state p…