Mesa Verde
[COLORADO]
National Park

United States Department of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes, Secretary

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Arno B. Cammerer, Director

UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON: 1936

Rules and Regulations
[BRIEFED]

A complete copy of the rules and regulations for governing thepark may be seen at the office of the superintendent.

Automobiles

Secure automobile permit, fee $1 per car. Speed limit 35 miles per hour on entrancehighway, 20 miles per hour in headquarters area and on ruin roads. Drive carefully;free wheeling is prohibited within the park.

Fires

Confine fires to designated places. Extinguish completely before leaving camp, evenfor temporary absences. Do not guess your fire is out—KNOW IT.

Firewood

Use only the wood that is stacked and marked “firewood” near your campsite. Byall means do not use your ax on any standing tree or strip bark from the junipers.

Grounds

Burn all combustible rubbish before leaving your camp. Do not throw papers, cans,or other refuse on the ground or over the canyon rim. Use the incinerators which areplaced for this purpose.

Hiking

Do not venture away from the headquarters area unless accompanied by a guide orafter first having secured permission from a duly authorized park officer.

Hunting

Hunting is prohibited within the park. This area is a sanctuary for all wildlife.

Noise

Be quiet in camp after others have gone to bed. Many people come here for rest.

Park Rangers

The rangers are here to help and advise you as well as to enforce regulations. Whenin doubt, ask a ranger.

Ruins and Structures

Do not mark, disturb, or injure in any way the ruins or any of the buildings, signs, orother properties within the park.

Trees, Flowers, and Animals

Do not carve initials upon or pull the bark from any logs or trees. Flowers may notbe picked unless written permission is obtained from the superintendent or park naturalist.Do not harm or frighten any of the wild animals or birds within the park. Wewish to protect them for your enjoyment.

Visitors

Register and secure permit at the park entrance. Between travel seasons, registrationand permit are arranged for at park headquarters.

Events
OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE