Superintendent's Compendium

The Superintendent's Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements and other Restrictions Imposed Under Discretionary Authority are regulations specific to Stones River National Battlefield. These regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations ("36 CFR").

A copy of a signed Superintendent's Compendium is available by request:
3501 Old Nashville Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

 

Introduction

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONSTITLE 36, CHAPTER I

Compendium of Designations, Closures, Request Requirements and Other Restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent.

In accordance with applicable law and policy, and pursuant to the delegated authorities provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I (“36 CFR”), the following compendium actions apply to all lands and waters administered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield. This document is the written compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent, as required by 36 CFR 1.7(b). Violating any provision in this Compendium may result in criminal penalties under 36 CFR 1.3. 

The compendium actions in this document apply in addition to all other laws that apply to lands and waters administered by the NPS within the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield. These include: 

• Regulations in 36 CFR and other CFR titles such as Title 43, which contains regulations that apply on public lands administered by the Department of the Interior. The current version of the CFR can be found at www.ecfr.gov. Click on “Title 36” and then “Chapter 1” to access 36 CFR. 

• Statutes codified in U.S. Code, in particular provisions in Titles 16 and 54. 

This Compendium is organized by the sections in 36 CFR that give the Superintendent discretionary authority to take the compendium action. Written determinations that explain why each compendium action is necessary appear in this document in italicized print. 

Please contact us you have questions about the Superintendent’s Compendium. 

Updated and signed September 18, 2025

                                                                     

Section 1.5 Closures and Public Use Limits

36 CFR 1.5(a)(1) – Visiting Hours 

• Stones River National Battlefield is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Severe weather may cause the park to close without notice until such time as it is safe for visitation. 
• The visitor center is open for public use from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during spring and summer seasons March 1 through October 31 and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM during fall and winter seasons November 1 through February 28. The visitor center is closed for the Thanksgiving and Christmas (December 25) federal holidays.  
• The visitor center parking area is open to vehicles from 6:15 AM to approximately 30-60 minutes before sunset, from March 1st through October 31 during spring and summer seasons and from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM from the November 1 through the last day of February during fall and winter seasons.  
• The following gates are open from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, during spring and summer seasons from March 1 through the October 31 and from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM during fall and winter seasons from November 1 through the last day of February:  
  • Thompson Lane 
  • Van Cleve Lane at Old Nashville Highway 
  • Stones River National Cemetery 
  • McFadden Farm Unit 
  • Redoubt Brannan 

The park was established for the preservation, marking and studying of the battlefield and opportunity for quiet contemplation of the sacrifices of those that fought and died. Closing the park in the evening and visitor center on some federal holidays is necessary because the NPS does not have sufficient staff to manage visitors during those times. In addition, it is not possible for visitors to stay on designated paths, trails, and participate in legislatively intended activities after daylight hours. Closures at posted hours prevents resource damage and ensures public safety. 

36 CFR 1.5(a)(2) – Public Use Limits 

• Non-emergency repair, waxing, and washing of motor vehicles is not allowed in areas open to the public. 

The park was established for the preservation, marking and studying of the battlefield and opportunity for quiet contemplation of the sacrifices of those that fought and died. Non-emergency repair, waxing, and washing of motor vehicles will negatively affect the experience of visitors using the park according to its legislative mission. Parking areas are not safe for performing maintenance and repairs and such activities could adversely impact natural and cultural resources. 

• Launching, landing, or operating an uncrewed aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Stones River National Battlefield is prohibited, except as approved in writing by the Superintendent. 

Uncrewed aircraft present a variety of safety risks to employees and visitors. Uncrewed aircraft introduce noise and visual features that negatively impact the legislative intent and contemplative experience of other visitors. A probability exists for uncrewed aircraft to negatively affect natural and cultural resources.  

• Recreational activities including, but not limited to, football, baseball, frisbee, sun­ bathing or any like activity are not permitted on any portion of the park, except the area set aside for incidental picnicking near the visitor center parking lot. Kite flying is not permitted within park boundaries. 

The park was established for the preservation, marking and studying of the battlefield and opportunity for quiet contemplation of the sacrifices of those that fought and died. Recreational activities other than walking, jogging or biking compromise the experience of visitors attempting to experience park resources according to its legislative mission. 

• Parking at tour stops 1-5 is limited to 15 minutes from 8 AM to 5 PM.  

Parking at these tour stops is limited. Long-term parking at tour stops prevents the ability of visitors to participate in the self-guided tour. Limiting parking to 15 minutes allows more visitors the opportunity to experience the park’s legislative mission. 

• Parking is not permitted in front of any closed gate. 

Parking in front of closed gates may impede access by NPS staff and emergency services personnel in the event of an emergency.  

• Vehicles longer than 20 feet are restricted from parking at tour stop 5. 

The parking lot at Tour Stop 5 is located along the increasingly dangerous Old Nashville Highway where vehicles often exceed the speed limit. Visitors are required to park perpendicular to the road and, when leaving, back out directly into oncoming traffic. Vehicles longer than 20 feet exceed the size of a standard parking stall and cannot safely park or exit the lot. 

• No more than one passenger-carrying bus exceeding 20 feet in length is permitted to park at Tour Stops 1, 2, 3, or 4 simultaneously without superintendent permission or permit. 

Parking at these tour stops is limited. More than one large passenger carrying bus parked at one time prevents the ability of visitors to participate in the self-guided tour. Limiting parking to a single passenger carrying bus allows more visitors the opportunity to experience the park’s legislative mission. 

• Passenger carrying bus engines may not idle and must be shut down when parked for a period of more than 5 minutes EXCEPT: If outside temperatures reach 90 degrees or higher and passengers have elected to remain on board during an extended stop, the bus and air conditioning may be left running for the safety and well-being of the driver and passengers who remain onboard. If all passengers have departed the bus during an extended stop in high heat, drivers may start their buses 5 mins prior to the boarding process to begin cooling the vehicle ahead of the passengers return.  

The park was established for the preservation, marking and studying of the battlefield and opportunity for quiet contemplation of the sacrifices of those that fought and died. These restrictions are necessary to eliminate additional exhaust fumes added to the air and to allow for visitors to experience the park’s legislative mission of study and quiet contemplation. 

• All commercial buses visiting Stones River National Battlefield, not including vans, are required to unload, pick up their passengers, and park only in areas designated by their commercial use authorization. 

These restrictions are necessary due to limited parking for commercial buses and oversized vehicles and the need to manage large groups disembarking in confined areas. To provide for the orderly management of the park, designated areas, as defined in a Commercial Use Agreement (CUA), are established. 

• Climbing upon cannons, cannon carriages, wagons and any other non-historic features or displays is prohibited. 

Cannons, carriages, and wagons are intended as visual and tactile interpretive features to enhance the marking and studying of the battlefield and opportunity for quiet contemplation of the sacrifices of those that fought and died. These features are not built, maintained, or intended to be climbed upon and doing so is unsafe, can result in injury, potentially damage the feature, and can interfere with the enjoyment of other visitors. 

• Filming, still photography, and audio recording activity may require a permit, consistent with 54 U.S.C. 100905. 
  • Filming, still photography, and audio recording activity that occurs in closed areas, requires exclusive use of a site or area, or involves a set or staging equipment other than handheld equipment (such as a tripod, monopod, and handheld lighting equipment) requires a permit, unless the activity is affiliated with an activity or event that has been allowed under a written authorization, such as a separate special use permit. 
  • Filming, still photography, and audio recording that involves more than eight individuals requires a permit unless the NPS has specifically notified an individual or group that a permit is not required, or if the activity is affiliated with an activity or event that has been allowed under a written authorization such as a special permit. 
  • If a permit is required for the reasons stated above, or if the NPS otherwise determines and then notifies an individual or group that a permit is required for filming, still photography, or audio recording activity, then engaging in that activity without a permit is prohibited. Violating a term or condition of a permit issued by the NPS for a filming, still photography, or audio recording activity is prohibited, and may result in the suspension or revocation of the permit, in addition to any penalties that may apply under 36 CFR 1.3. 

Federal law at 54 U.S.C. 100905 states that permits and fees are not required for filming, still photography, or audio recording in park areas if certain requirements are met. These requirements address various topics, including, but not limited to, group size, location, equipment, potential impacts to resources and visitors, and the likelihood that the NPS will incur related administrative costs. If any of these requirements are not met, the law allows the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the NPS, to require a permit for the subject activity. Permit requirements are imposed by the superintendent under discretionary authority provided by 36 CFR 1.5(a)(2), which allows the superintendent to impose conditions or restrictions on a use or activity, consistent with applicable legislation, to implement management responsibilities. The general regulations for permits in 36 CFR 1.6 do not apply to permits issued for filming, still photography, and audio recording, which instead are governed by the statutory provisions in 54 U.S.C. 100905. The imposition of permit requirements on a case-by-case basis, for filming, still photography, or audio recording does not require rulemaking under 36 CFR 1.5(b). Requiring a permit with reasonable terms and conditions in accordance with statutory requirements at 54 U.S.C. 100905 is not highly controversial, will not result in a significant alteration in the public use pattern of the System unit, will not adversely affect the System unit’s natural, aesthetic, scenic, or cultural values, or require a long-term or significant modification in the resource management objective of the System unit, because the permit requirement is limited in time and scope to the specific activities authorized by the permit, which contain terms and conditions that protect the values, resources, and visitors of the System unit, and implements federal law. 

36 CFR 1.5(a)(3) – Closures 

• Old Lodge Lane, park housing, and the maintenance compound are closed to the public. 

This administrative-use area is intended for exclusive use by park staff and housing residents. Due to equipment storage, use, and transport, need for privacy in housing, hazardous material storage, closure of this area ensures security of government property and public safety. 

• All cedar glades within the park are closed to the public. 

Cedar glades are fragile, unique, sensitive ecosystems easily impacted by visitor use and designated as a Tennessee State Natural Area and habitat for more than a dozen endemic species, including the federally listed Pyne’s ground plum. In the past, visitors have caused significant adverse impacts to cedar glade resources resulting in the need to restrict access to allow the rest of cedar glades for restoration and recovery.  

• All tallgrass fields are closed to the public. 

The park was established for the preservation, marking and studying of the battlefield and opportunity for quiet contemplation of the sacrifices of those that fought and died. The presence of visitors on tall grass fields can adversely impact the contemplative experience. Fields managed in warm season native grasses and forbs provide habitat and food sources for a wide variety of wildlife. Human intrusion in these areas can have an adverse effect on wildlife behaviors and damage natural resources.

Section 1.6 Permits

36 CFR 1.6 – Permits 

• 36 CFR 1.6 (f) – Activities that require a permit 

The following activities are prohibited without a permit. Criteria for approving or denying permits are established by applicable law (statues and regulations) and policy. Permitted activities are subject to applicable terms and conditions. 

• Launching or landing uncrewed aircraft. 36 CFR 1.5 
• Specimen collection for research purposes. 36 CFR 2.5 
• Gathering of plant or plant parts by Federally recognized Indian tribes. 36 CFR 2.6 
• Operating a public address system. 36 CFR 2.12 
• Soliciting or demanding gifts, money goods or services. 36 CFR 2.37 
• Conducting a special event. 36 CFR 2.50 
• Conducting a demonstration by groups of more than 25 people. 36 CFR 2.51 (see below) 
• Selling or distributing printed matter and other message-bearing items by groups of more than 25 people. 36 CFR 2.52 (see below) 
• Scattering of human ashes from cremation. 36 CFR 2.62 
• Displaying, posting, or distributing commercial notices or advertisements. 36 CFR 5.1 
• Engaging in or soliciting any business. 36 CFR 5.3 
• Using commercial vehicles on NPS-administered roads. 35 CFR 5.6 
• Constructing or attempting to construct any building, structure, road, trail, path, or utility. 36 CFR 5.7 
• Rights-of-way. 36 CFR part 14 
• Examining ruins, excavating archeological sites, and gathering of objects of antiquity. 43 CFR part 3 

Section 2.1 Preservation of Natural, Cultural and Archeological Resources

36 CFR 2.1 – Preservation of Natural, Cultural and Archeological Resources 

• 36 CFR 2.1 (a)(6) Conducting rubbings of monuments or headstones is prohibited. 

Rubbings may injure or deface delicate and irreplaceable cultural resources such as Civil War era marble/limestone grave markers, especially if done by visitors on a repeated basis. 

• 36 CFR 2.1(b) Use of unauthorized trails is prohibited.  

Short-cutting on trails and creation and use of unauthorized “social” trails damages park resources especially around cultural features such as earthworks, causes erosion, creates visitor confusion and difficulty wayfinding and can create misleading visitor expectations of false trails that the park will not maintain. Hiking on unofficial trail can be unsafe in the event visitors become lost on trails that do not officially exist and therefore difficult for search and rescue response. 

• 36 CFR 2.1(c)(1)-(2) The following may be gathered by hand for personal (non-commercial) use or consumption: 
  • Blackberries 
  • Muscadine 
  • Wild plums 
  • Rose hips  
  • Passionflower fruit 
  • Staghorn sumac berries 
  • Walnuts 
  • Hickory nuts 
  • Acorns 
  • Pinecones 
  • Magnolia seed pods 
  • Mustard greens 

These plants, berries, nuts, and seeds are prevalent throughout Middle Tennessee and produce sufficient fruit to allow for the designated harvest amount without creating any threat to the viability of the plants. There is a sufficient volume to allow for the designated harvest amounts without creating any adverse impacts to the propagation of the species or to the wildlife that consume for subsistence. The species of edible berries in the park are widespread and the demand by visitors has been historically low.

Section 2.10 Camping and Food Storage

36 CFR 2.10 – Camping and Food Storage 

• The park is closed to camping except for approved living history encampments or for other groups who may camp in conjunction with a park sponsored activity. 

The park was established to preserve, mark, and study the battlefield, not to provide recreational camping. It lacks the facilities and staffing necessary to accommodate public camping while ensuring visitor safety, a positive visitor experience, and the protection of park resources. With ample commercial accommodations available throughout the gateway community at a wide range of price points, establishing campgrounds is not necessary for visitors to access the park. 

Section 2.11 Picnicking

36 CFR 2.11 – Picnicking 

• Picnicking is prohibited throughout the park except at the designated picnic area near the visitor center parking lot. 

The park was established for the preservation, marking and studying of the battlefield and opportunity for quiet contemplation of the sacrifices of those that fought and died. Picnicking in areas other than the designated picnic area will negatively affect the experience of visitors using the park according to its legislative mission. Trash resulting from picnicking outside of the designated area may create a safety hazard, attract pests, and negatively affect wildlife. 

Section 2.13 Fires

36 CFR 2.13(a)(1) – Conditions on Lighting or Maintaining a Fire 

• Charcoal fires in self-contained grilling devices are not permitted. Ground fires (fire pits) are permitted only for interpretive living history encampments at a location approved by the Superintendent or the designee.  

The park was established for the preservation, marking, and studying of the battlefield, is not open at night or for camping and is not available for most recreational purposes. Living history encampments including occasional ground fires, meet the legislative mission and provide visitors with additional opportunities for learning and connection with battlefield stories. 

• A fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of food, such as charcoal briquettes or natural firewood. Lighting or maintaining a fire with other materials including, but not limited to, flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured or synthetic materials, is prohibited.   

This action is necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety, protection of environmental or scenic values, protection of natural or cultural resources, and the implementation of management responsibilities. Materials other than approved combustibles during permitted interpretive living history programs – especially fire accelerants and substances prone to wind transport or explosion – creates serious risks when used to light or maintain fires. These combustibles can ignite or spread wildfires that directly threaten people and valuable resources and assets. The burning of manufactured or synthetic materials can contribute to air pollution, contaminate soil and water, and be toxic to humans and the environment. Less restrictive measures, such as an education campaign informing visitors of the risks of using certain materials to light or maintain a fire, would not be commensurate with the substantial risks associated with those activities and could lead to adverse outcomes that might be prevented by establishing an enforceable condition. 

Section 2.15 Pets

36 CFR – 2.15 Pets 

• 36 CFR – 2.15(a)(5) Pet owners must properly dispose of all pet excrement. Excrement must be bagged and disposed of in a trash receptacle. 

Undisposed pet excrement presents a public safety hazard and may have negative effects on the visitor experience and wildlife behavior as well as diminish the contemplative and respectful nature intended at the battlefield.  

• 36 CFR – 2.15(d) Animals found running loose or wild in the park will be turned over to the Rutherford County Rabies Control/Humane Society. 

Animals running loose present a danger to themselves, other visitors, and wildlife. The park does not have staffing or facilities to provide for animal boarding. 

Section 2.16 Horses and Pack Animals

36 CFR – 2.16 Horses and Pack Animals 

• 36 CFR – 2.16(g) Horseback riding is prohibited except for volunteers using horses or pack animals in approved living history demonstrations deemed essential to the program. 

Park trails are not designed to safely accommodate horseback riding and other recreational uses. Horse waste may introduce invasive species and have a negative impact on the experience of other visitors. Occasional living history programs featuring horses meet the legislative mission of the park by providing educational opportunities for visitors to learn about the battle. 

Section 2.35 Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances 

36 CFR – 2.35 Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances 

• 36 CFR – 2.35(a)(3) Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted, unless approved through a special use permit. 

The park was established for the preservation, marking and studying of the battlefield and opportunity for quiet contemplation of the sacrifices of those that fought and died. Consumption of alcoholic beverages upon the field of battle where thousands perished, except thoughtfully regulated and monitored through a special use permit, is inconsistent with the legislative mission, intended visitor uses, and present potential public safety and resource damage hazards. 

Section 2.51 Public Assemblies, Meetings

36 CFR – 2.51 Public Assemblies, Meetings 

• 36 CFR – 2.51(b) The following locations adjacent to the picnic area west of the visitor center are designated as available for demonstrations. A permit is not required for a demonstration in the designated locations if it involves 25 or fewer people and does not involve structures.  

The designated areas for public gatherings are located near the visitor center which is the focal point of public activity in the park. The areas are designated to ensure public gatherings can effectively communicate protected speech and other activities and at the same time do not unduly interfere with the experience of other visitors and minimize the potential for resource damage.  

See Appendix A at bottom of webpage for map image of designated public gathering and print distribution areas.

Section 2.52 Sale or Distribution of Printed Matter

36 CFR – 2.52 Sale or Distribution of Printed Matter 

• 36 CFR – 2.51 (a) The following locations adjacent to the picnic area west of the visitor center are designated as available for distribution of printed matter. A permit is not required for a distribution of printed matter if it involves 25 or fewer people and does not involve structures.  

The designated areas for printed matter distribution are located near the visitor center which is the focal point of public activity in the park. The areas are designated to ensure printed matter distribution can effectively occur and at the same time do not unduly interfere with the experience of other visitors and minimize the potential for resource damage.  

See Appendix A at bottom of webpage for map image of designated public gathering and print distribution areas.

Section 4.30 Bicycles

36 CFR – 4.30 Bicycles 

• 36 CFR – 4.30(b) Bicycles are authorized on the following administrative roads that are open to pedestrian use: 
  • Old Tour Road  
  • Van Cleve Lane (historic McFadden Lane) 

The park Superintendent has determined that bicycle use on administrative roads open to the pedestrian use is consistent with protection of the park area’s natural, scenic, and aesthetic values, safety considerations, and management objectives, and will not disturb wildlife or park resources. This determination is based upon the historic and continued use of these roads for a combination of administrative, interpretive, and visitor access purposes. Each road segment has a long record of accommodating vehicular and/or pedestrian use without adverse impact to park resources. These administrative roads are directly connected to the park’s developed visitor areas and road network. Surfaces consist of a mix of gravel and pavement, reflecting their historic use for farm access, interpretive driving tours, and ongoing administrative operations. 

• 36 CFR – 4.30(d) Bicycles are prohibited on walkways around the visitor center and all unpaved trails. 

Bicycles are restricted to paved trails, roads, and parking areas that are otherwise open for motor vehicle use, as well as two administrative roads open to pedestrians, based on the historic and continued use of these corridors for visitor access. The paved trails were specifically designed and constructed for both pedestrian and bicycle use to reduce safety risks associated with bicyclists on roadway corridors shared with vehicles. A planning document addressing bicycle use on paved trails was developed and released for public review and comment in 2024. Walkways around the visitor center are not designed or intended for bicycle use, and due to the high concentration of pedestrians traveling between the visitor center and the parking lot, bicycle use on these walkways is prohibited for safety reasons. Unpaved trails are also not designed or intended for bicycle use; the narrow width and rocky, uneven terrain make dual pedestrian and bicycle use unsafe. 

• 36 CFR – 4.30(i)(1) All classes of Electric Bicycles (e-bikes) are allowed in Stones River National Battlefield where traditional bicycles are allowed. E-bikes are prohibited where traditional bicycles are prohibited.  

Electric Allowing electric bicycles on road and parking areas will not create new, adverse impacts to resources or visitors because those locations are already used by motor vehicles and traditional bicycles. Electric bicycles provide a recreation opportunity for visitor who want to ride a bicycle but might not otherwise because of physical fitness, age, or convenience.  

 

36 CFR- Part 12 – National Cemetery Regulations

Section 12.4 Special Events and Demonstrations

§12.4 Special Events and Demonstrations

In addition to Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day, the Superintendent has designated the following dates to permit co-sponsored events to commemorate those interred at the National Cemetery:

• Decoration Day (First or Second Saturday of May) 

Decoration Day is an annual celebration held in Stones River National Cemetery since the late 1800’s. This observance was held by members of the Cemetery Community, a population largely comprised of emancipated slaves and members of the 111th United States Colored Troops, who provided the workforce to reinter soldiers in the National Cemetery. During the event, flowers are placed on veterans’ graves. The event honors the service of veterans and the emancipated slaves, turned soldiers, who are interred in there. The event falls on the first or second Saturday of May, depending on the availability of the event partner. 

• Wreaths Across America Day (a Saturday in December, set by Congress) 

Wreaths Across America Day is a Congressionally-designated day in December to place wreaths on soldiers’ headstones across the nation as a sign of remembrance. It also honors those who serve and seeks to teach younger generations about service and sacrifices made by veterans and their families. An event with these attributes, especially remembering soldiers buried in a National Cemetery, and teaching younger generations about veterans’ sacrifices, is appropriate and connected directly to Stones River National Cemetery. 

• Battle of Stones River Anniversary Commemoration (December 31 – January 2) 

Battle of Stones River Anniversary Commemoration is a collection of annual events around the December 31 – January 2 anniversary of the battle. These events include interpretive programs in the National Cemetery, which highlight the battle’s importance to the Emancipation Proclamation and commemorate the role of Black soldiers fighting for their freedom in Middle Tennessee. Formerly enslaved men serving in the United States Colored Troops provided the labor to establish the Stones River National Cemetery. Some of those same men are interred there. 

Section 12.10 Floral and Commemorative Tributes

§ 12.10 Floral and Commemorative Tributes 

These specific regulations regarding flowers and commemorative tributes apply in Stones River National Cemetery. 

• Fresh cut flowers may be placed on graves at any time during the year when the Cemetery is open to the public. Flowers must be placed using a metal or other non-breakable rod or container.  
• Artificial flowers and wreaths are permitted from October 10 to April 15. 
• Potted plants and holiday themed wreaths are permitted from ten (10) days before to ten (10) days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. 
• Small American flags are permitted only during the weekend prior to and on Memorial Day. A permit is required for any other type of flag. 
• Winter holiday themed wreaths or floral blankets, no larger than two by three feet (2’ x 3’), are permitted from December 1 through January 31. 
• Permanent below ground floral containers may not be used.  
• Attaching decorations or other objects to headstones or monuments is prohibited. 
• Cemetery staff will remove floral items when they become faded or unsightly. All other permitted items will be removed at the discretion of park staff. 
• All other objects and decorations are prohibited and will be removed. These items will be held and may be retrieved by owners for up to thirty (30) days before being discarded.

 

Appendix A: Public Gathering Area 1 is located west of the visitor center parking area. Public Gathering Area 2 is located southwest of the visitor center parking area separated by a paved footpath.

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Appendix A: map of Public Gathering Areas.