Note: There is another law that specifically defines the term, off-highway vehicle. (Reference, ARS § 28-1174 Operation restrictions) This law is published under Arizona Revised Statute, Title 28 Transportation. It goes on to list other situations where OHV use illegal. The law goes on to say that it is also illegal to operate OHVs where it damages the environment, including plants and animals, or creates an excessive pollution of air. The State of Arizona has a law stating that off-highway vehicles (OHV) may only be operated on roads allowed for such use by a federal, state, or county agency. (Reference, ARS § 28-873 Stopping, standing or parking prohibitions) Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Use Rest areas are given a specific exception in this law. These would never apply to camping, though some may apply to overnight parking in cities and suburbs. (Reference, ARS § 13-1706 Burning of wildlands) Where Parking Your Vehicle is IllegalĪrizona has a law that lists every place and situation where parking your vehicle is illegal. This law is published under Arizona Revised Statute, Title 13 Criminal Code. Note that this law requires a person to prevent the campfire from spreading out of control. Campfires are Legal Across ArizonaĪrizona adopted a law that made it illegal to set fire to public lands, with the exception of creating a campfire for purposes of cooking and keeping warm. Note: this particular law is not specific to camping, and applies to any public place. (Reference, ARS § 13-1402 Indecent exposure) As long as other people around you are aware that you are nude, and are not offended by it, it is legal to be nude in public. Nude camping is only illegal in Arizona if a person has exposed themselves in a way that is reckless, or without concern that other people may be offended. (Reference, ARS § 17-301.01 Protection from wildlife) Nude Camping However, you are required to notify the Arizona Game & Fish Department within five (5) days of doing so. This law is published under Arizona Revised Statute, Title 17 Fish & Game. You are allowed to kill wildlife in the act of self defense or the defense of another person. Permission to Kill Wildlife in Self Defense
For more details, see, “ Can I Dump Gray Water on the Ground in Arizona“. In addition, dumping waste water or sewage into a body of water (lake, river) is a criminal offense. The State of Arizona requires anyone dumping waste water or sewage on to the ground to first obtain an, “Aquifer Protection Permit”.
This is based on the State of Arizona’s definition of “statewide” as used in reference to Title 17 Fish & Game.
Note: this particular law does not apply to state and federal wildlife refuges, state and federal parks, and state and federal monuments. (Reference, ARS § 17-308 Unlawful camping). The State of Arizona has a law prohibiting anyone from camping within 1/4 mile of a body of water (lakes, rivers, et al) or from a livestock watering container. Note that most of these laws are not specific to camping, but can apply in many other situations and in any public place… Water Setback Law The following laws and regulations apply to the entire State of Arizona, with the exception of indian reservations and national parks. Boondocking in the Superstition Mountains, Arizona Arizona Camping Laws This article is specific to just the camping laws and regulations adopted by the State of Arizona. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Reclamation, that have adopted laws and rules of its own. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. There are also other federal agencies, such as U.S. These laws apply to much of the state, with exception of indian reservations and national parks. The State of Arizona itself has adopted only a handful of laws with respect to recreational camping.
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