No Alcohol in State Park Campgrounds

[Cumminsfan]

Originally Posted by Reevesfamily

Well there's camper "coffee", campfire "coffee", beach "coffee", poolside "coffee", walking around visiting the neighbors and making new friends "coffee", all sorts of "coffee" inside the thermos mugs! Keep cold just as well as hot. Commenting for a friend of course!

LOL, can't beat poolside "coffee" on a hot day.

[RVport]

Originally Posted by JpalmerCass

Obey the law, then you no longer need concern yourself with it.

thats why we had a revolution

[Rocknll]

Put it in a cup or a mug and not causing any trouble and you will be fine

[RitaB]

From my experience, I was never confronted about having an alcoholic beverage in my camper. I believe this is mostly a regulation used to get rid of unruly, drunk campers. Gives them just legal cause to chase them out.

[thartman]

Almost ALL states we have been to have this restriction, as well as national parks. But, I have also been told by rangers that what happens in your RV is not going to be a problem and if you are quiet around a campfire noone is going to check your beverages.

They want a quick and easy reason to eject anyone who has a crazy party or gets out of control.

[In2pro]

That's what Solo cups and Cozies are for...it's to keep large groups, and large family gatherings from getting out of hand... Put cans in cozy, bottles pour in cups...

[ftodaro]

Originally Posted by Waiter21

Yes, maybe.


Keep it out of sight. i.e. different container, or one of those can things that help keep it cool. Don't flaunt it. Don't get drunk and make an a$$ hole out of yourself.

Have a nice stay. :-)

Good advise if they have a rule or not.

[vblarry]

IL is the same as well as National Parks. Plastic cups and act your age and you won't have any issues.

[Radicaltimes]

Originally Posted by Teddyman

I was looking at some east coast (mass) state parks and they do not allow alcohol in the campground. Has anyone else seen this restriction in their states? Do they enforce it?

I guess a few bad apples ruined it for everyone.

Ohio is that way, All you do is put it into cups and not cause any problems. They just don't want kids seeing beer and booze out in the open

[DebbieJ]

The CA State campground I’ve camped at in northern CA allows alcohol within your Campsite but not outside of your site so not in the general Campground. I’ve seen Rangers question campers “what’s in the red Solo cup” when they’re strolling around and/or have seen campers warned but not cited. Alcohol on the beach is clearly posted as prohibited whether you are a camper or a day user on the beach.

So use common sense and don’t advertise it.

[Stannman]

I think it's sad to see State Parks with such restrictions. My taxes pay to run the parks but I don't remember anyone asking me for my blessing on any such rules. Common sense and noise restrictions would probably have the same effect. Here in California they are talking about banning smoking at all beaches. No smoking.... outdoors?
I don't smoke, but I still see a dangerous precedent be set.

At Angel Stadium, 'tailgating" was pretty much ignored if you kept drinking on the "down-low". When the Angels play certain teams: Red Sox, Dodgers, Yankees and I think SF Giants, there is a NO tolerance policy. If you are drinking out of a red "Solo" cup the Police will come inspect it for alcohol.




Long story short (too late), If you don't flaunt drinking alcohol you'll be fine.

[catervich]

Originally Posted by MousePad II

Calif. State parks all are no alcohol parks. Loosely enforced, so don't go walking around with a beer bottle in your hand. Use the red plastic cups and you should be okay. Just be conscious of your neighbors and all will be well.

“California State Parks all are no alcohol parks”. This is UNTRUE, Mousepad II. This may be true in some day use areas, but not all. For example, the regulation posted at Crystal Cove State Park states: Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited, except that within designated camping and overnight lodging area, registered campers and/or lodging guests may consume alcoholic beverages within the limits of the space to which they are registered.

[sbrown3380]

Minnesota State Parks do not allow alcohol. As long as you keep it at your site and do not over indulge, it's overlooked.a

[ScoobyDoo]

Originally Posted by RVport

thats why we had a revolution

Strange view of history