====== state trust lanes ====== State trust lands are not public in the normal sense; they are typically lands that have been deeded by the federal govt to the states to be used for various revenue generation purposes. These lands may require permits. ===== free state trust lands ===== === Utah === > Camping is allowed on most trust lands throughout the state for up to 15 consecutive days. Any use longer than 15 days requires that you obtain a [[https://trustlands.utah.gov/business-groups/surface/rights-of-entry/|right of entry permit]].((https://trustlands.utah.gov/business-groups/surface/recreational-use-of-trust-lands/camping/)) ===== non-free state trust lands ===== State trust lands are not public in the normal sense; they are typically lands that have been deeded by the federal govt to the states to be used for various revenue generation purposes. These lands typically require permits. ==== Arizona ==== "An Individual/Family [[https://azstateparks.com/trails-on-state-trust-land|REC Permit]] is needed for casual recreation, and travel on existing roads for trails"((https://azstateparks.com/trails-on-state-trust-land)) The individual permit is $15 as of this writing. > "Recreational camping is limited to no more than **14 days per year**. A campsite must be at least ΒΌ mile from any livestock or wildlife water catchments, tanks, drinkers, etc. Abandoned campsites are to be left clean."((https://land.az.gov/recreational-permit-terms-and-conditions)) ==== Colorado ==== > Lands enrolled in the Public Access Program are open to a variety of wildlife-related uses, including hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing. The listings on the following pages provide information regarding allowable uses, site-specific rules and timeframes for use. Most lands are not accessible by vehicle, ATVs, or snowmobiles, and there may be additional restrictions on camping, parking and off-road driving.((https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Pages/StateTrustLands.aspx)) Sites are typically open "Sept. 1 through the end of February" ==== Montana ==== Montana state land apparently requires [[https://app.mt.gov/als/index/index.html|a permit]], but fees and conditions are hidden inside the poorly constructed website. > Recreational overnight use of state lands is limited to 16 days in a 30-day period in a designated campground and on unleased or unlicensed lands outside a designated campground unless otherwise allowed by the department.((http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/recreational-use-of-state-land/rec-use-forms-and-permits/RecUseFAQs.pdf)) ==== Nevada ==== ==== New Mexico ==== New Mexico has an annual $35 [[https://www.nmstatelands.org/resources/recreational-access/|recreation permit]], but **overnight camping is forbidden**.((https://www.nmstatelands.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RAP-5th-Grade.pdf)) ==== Oregon ==== > Recreation on state-owned land: **With few exceptions, all state-owned land is open for recreational uses.** This includes upland properties as well as submerged and submersible lands. For additional information relating to use of state-owned waterways, please see Use of State-Owned Waterways. Recreational uses are considered limited-duration activities of 30 days or less and include: Hunting, Fishing, Swimming, Hiking, **Dispersed camping**, Sightseeing/photography((https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/Land/Pages/Land.aspx)) ==== Washington ==== Washington manages state trust land, state forests, and community forests.((https://www.dnr.wa.gov/managed-lands/forest-and-trust-lands)) The state issues [[https://discoverpass.wa.gov/|Discover passes for vehicles]] which are displayed when one leaves the vehicle to recreate. $35 as of this writing.