Code of Conduct

Mohave County Parks’ Behavior Policy was developed jointly with the community we serve and is intended to benefit the public and protect the rights of individuals and focuses on the actual behavior of a person. Mohave County Parks reserves the right to define and identify disruptive behavior and/or actions that interfere with the positive and safe atmosphere in County parks and facilities.

Park Behavior Policy:

For the purposes of this policy, a Park is a County-owned or leased facility operated by the County or by an organization authorized to operate the facility on the County’s behalf. The following is not permitted in any Mohave County Parks or facilities (collectively “Park or Parks”):

• Abusing or vandalizing a Park or its amenities in any way
• Entering or using a Park or its amenities at any time other than during the posted hours of operation
• Using, possessing or selling illegal drugs or possessing drug paraphernalia
• Possessing or consuming alcohol without obtaining proper approval
• Aggressive intimidation or harassment of patrons or County staff members including physical, sexual or verbal abuse
• Obstructing other park guests’ use of Parks and Park amenities or maintenance of the Park and Park amenities by County staff members Using amenities, including picnic tables and playgrounds, outside of their intended or approved purpose
• Bathing, sleeping, storing personal belongings or doing laundry in restrooms or facilities
• Storing or leaving personal belongings unattended within any Park
• Use of shopping carts as posted, or other wheeled devices, when they create obstructions, unnecessary clutter or damage to landscaping Charging for services, including exercise activities, guided hikes, sports and other special interest classes and activities, without obtaining proper approval 
• Use of amplified sound without obtaining proper approval
• Smoking/vaping within 20 feet of a building entrance, playground, ramada or patio, and within restrooms and other enclosed public spaces
• Unlawful conduct that violates the Arizona Revised Statues, Mohave County Code, or posted Park Rules or Behavior Policy
• Activities that may endanger self, others, wildlife or Park property

In addition to the rules listed above, the following is not permitted on any park trail:

• Endangering children or vulnerable adults on difficult trails or in adverse weather conditions
• Endangering dogs on difficult trails or in adverse weather conditions, such as temperatures over 100 degrees
• Playing personal music via speakers; use of headphones is encouraged as a courtesy to fellow hikers on trails, at ramadas and in parking lots
• Disregarding trail hierarchy; hikers and bicyclists yield to horses, bicyclists yield to hikers
• Disregarding trail etiquette; downhill trail traffic flow yields to uphill trail traffic
• Smoking/vaping
• Defacing natural areas with chalk, marker, powder materials or other non-natural products
• Moving rocks or other native material along a trail or altering the tread in such a way as to facilitate or encourage illegal trail use or to cause personal harm
• Riding electric bicycles or other types of motorized vehicles on trails or off established park roads
• Operating a metal detector and removing any found items without obtaining proper approval
• Unauthorized off-trail activity

Camping Behavior Policy

• Quiet Time Means Quiet Time: Seems simple, but it can be the Number One complaint of many campers. Our start quiet time is at 10 p.m. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a late-night campfire. Just be sure it doesn’t come along with screaming kids, loud laughter and your tunes. Some of your fellow campers have to get up early and hit the road.
• Respect Other Campers’ Space: A campsite is just like your home’s yard. Don’t walk through others’ camping space and coach your kids to do the same.
• Leave Wood At Home: Campgrounds that allow open fires will have firewood for sale. Use it. Transporting your own wood can spread insects and disease and could threaten an entire local forest. Also be aware of and respect local fire bans and never take wood from standing trees.
• Don’t Leave Food Out: It isn’t just cute little squirrels that will enjoy your leftovers. Other less desirable visitors will also indulge, including bears, skunks and “non-cute” rodents. Once they get a free meal, they’ll be back.
• Late Arrivals Need To Be Considerate: If you show up after dark, try your best to keep noise and lights to a minimum. Also be careful where you park your vehicles when you arrive, so you don’t block others’ access. “At least check to be sure your vehicle lights are on low beam.”
• Help A Campground Out: Everyone likes to use a clean restroom so be considerate of others after you’ve completed your morning ritual. Make sure the paper towels hit the trash and wipe up around the sinks and counters. If you spot a problem you can’t fix, report it immediately to campground staff.
• Keep It Slow: Campgrounds are typically full of kids on bikes and folks walking dogs. Be sure to keep to the slow posted speed limit. It’ll keep the dust down, too.
• Respect Your Campsite: Don’t dig trenches or hang clotheslines or hammocks from trees. Also, only use the designated fire pit.
• Smokers, Watch Your Butts: Cigarettes aren’t campfires. Be considerate of your fellow campers downwind and be sure to pick up your butts and put them in the garbage.
• Control Kids: Show your kids the boundaries of your campsite and respect those of others. Keep their bikes off of roadways when not in use. Send them to the playground for noisy games.
• Share Wi-Fi: Please remember you’re in the sticks and Wi-Fi here may be different than your hot home cable connection. A quick email or Facebook post is great but this may not be the best place to stream movies 24/7. You’re outside. Go enjoy it.
• Leave The Campsite Better Than You Found It: After you pack up, check around for garbage. Move back anything you’ve relocated like rocks or logs. If anything is broken, like the picnic table, be sure to let the staff know. Recycle what you can.
• Take Care of Your Pets: Our Parks require all pets be on a leash at all times. Owners need to clean up after their pets throughout the campground, and control excessive barking.
• Do Your Sewer Connection Right: Make sure your RV sewer connection is secure and there are no torn hoses. Remember, your connection likely faces your neighbor’s site.
• Put The Fire Out: When going to bed, be sure your fire is out and not smoldering. And don’t use the fire pit as a garbage can.
• Dispose Of Wastewater Properly: Dump your dishwater away from faucet water sources and in a
  designated place. Use biodegradable soap.
• Generators Are A No-No: Unless you’re camping in an unimproved campground in an area that specifically allows generators, pay the little bit extra for an electric site and plug in the RV. Your fellow campers will love you for it.
• Be Polite, Early Risers: If you’re leaving early, pack up what you can the night before so you can just unhook and go without a lot of slamming compartment doors. And for diesel RVers, don’t rev the engine on your way out.
• The Golden Rule Still Works: It’s still as simple as “do unto others …” If you’re an experienced camper, help those less experienced when you can. It will add to the enjoyment for both parties and you’ll experience one of the best things about camping.