Policy for Geocaching In Kentucky State Parks

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Kentucky State Parks

Policy and Rules For Geocaching

 

Federal, state and local governments manage public lands in Kentucky.

Each agency has their own mission, which directs how they manage the

lands under their jurisdiction. This means rules and regulations for

public use differ according to each agency. Kentucky State Parks is a

state agency mandated to provide outdoor recreation opportunities to

the public while, at the same time, protect the states natural,

cultural and historic resources. Many parks contain fragile habitats

that can be damaged by foot traffic or have hazardous areas such as

cliff-lines or sinkholes that may be pose a danger to visitors. Rules

have been established that safeguard each park's resources. Following

these rules ensures that everyone enjoys a quality experience with

prime educational opportunities each time they visit. Please help us

protect these special areas for future generations.

 

These rules should be followed when considering the placement of a

geocache on a state park. Failure to do so will result in the

removal of your cache by park staff.

 

1. Contact the park prior to your visit to obtain permission to place

your geocache, and inquire about possible designated and/or "off

limit" areas.

 

2. Only virtual caches are allowed at the following parks, which have

dedicated state nature preserves. Nothing physical can be placed on

these properties. This is for the purpose of coinciding with the

Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission's geocaching policy.

Audubon, Blue Licks, Carter Caves, Cumberland Falls, Kingdom Come,

Natural Bridge, & Pine Mountain.

 

3. Keep your activities confined directly to the trail, and refrain

from having to get off the trail to place or hunt for a geocache. Do

not access fragile areas, such as rockhouses, caves, bogs, wetlands,

steep slopes, historic structures, and other sensitive sites. Avoid

areas closed to the public, or deemed unsafe.

 

4. Follow all trail rules. Trail systems and some parks, close at dark.

 

5. Do not interfere, or detract from other park visitors' experiences.

Do not place the cache in high use visitation areas.

 

6. Adhere to all other land use rules and posted information.

 

7. Report any incidents, problems, or violations to the appropriate

park staff.

 

8. Encourage friends, and fellow geocachers to follow these guidelines.

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A Point Of Contact for individual parks have not been named at this time.

 

Here is the Kentucky State Parks website.

Kentucky State Parks Home Page