Unsanctioned camping on state property.
Utah Code § 76-6-208
in effect76-6-208. Unsanctioned camping on state property.
(1)
(a) As used in this section, "camping" means:
(i) erecting or occupying structures, including tents, temporary structures, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, or motor vehicles, for camping or other living accommodation activities, including sleeping, for any period of time;
(ii) using camping-related items, including cots, beds, sleeping bags, or hammocks, for sleeping or other living accommodation activities; or
(iii) cooking using a camp fire, propane stove, or other heat-producing portable cooking equipment.
(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-105.1 and 76-1-201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits unsanctioned camping if the actor is camping on state property unless the state expressly authorizes camping on the state property.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor.
Enacted by Chapter 504, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter6/76-6-S208.html?v=C76-6-S208_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026