Campsite Capacity

To ensure a quality camping experience for visitors and to protect the natural and recreational resources of camping areas, the Department of Natural Resources administers capacity limits for each campsite as follows:

• Two sleeping units, only one of which can be wheeled, and two additional non-sleeping modes of transportation are allowed. In addition, only one watercraft/all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trailer is allowed per campsite.

The capacity for a family campsite is double the typical capacity listed above.  Family campsites currently are available at Knob Noster and Stockton state parks.

Unit Capacity

The facility manager must approve any exceptions to the campsite capacity limits.

All wheeled equipment/vehicles must fit on the parking pad/area unless special management regulations of the facility allow parking along roads or grass adjacent to the campsite.

Facilities that permit parking of watercraft trailers off of the campsite pad (usually in the grass):

Occupant Capacity

The maximum number of people using a designated campsite is six (including children). When a number of persons wishing to occupy a single campsite exceeds six, the group shall be defined as indivisible or divisible.

Indivisible -

a group of persons, campers, tents and vehicles that cannot be reasonably divided to occupy more than one campsite. Examples: Parent(s) or guardian(s) with minor children or dependents; or a single motor home or trailer with its occupants. An indivisible group of more than six people may occupy a single site.

Divisible -

a group of persons, campers, tents and vehicles that can be reasonably divided to occupy more than one campsite. A divisible group may not occupy a single site.

Only the unit assigned to an electric campsite may use the electric source. Plug-ins shall not exceed receptacles provided at the pedestal. Physical design capacities of a campsite are not to be exceeded.