How strict are US National Park Cabin occupancy limits?

7/3/2018 3:39:35 AM

Okay, I was able to finally complete this camp and I am happy to report we did NOT get caught. But, that’s not because of the rules, it’s because we got lucky.

When I checked into the cabin, there was a rule book that clearly said the cabin was only supposed to host 4 people and any extra people would have to rent a campsite adjacent to the cabin and stay there.

It also went on to say that any misrepresentation about the number of members staying would result in eviction and a permanent ban from using the cabin, forfeiture of the fees paid and revocation of rental privileges.

So yeah, the US Forest Service basically has the maximum occupancy conundrum covered in its rule book. For anyone in the future reading this, if you do it, make sure you don’t get caught because if you do, the punishment is severe.

5/10/2018 4:00:15 AM

I use these types of cabins quite frequently and it is different for each cabin.

One cabin is more strict and each person has to check in at the national park desk, so they can account for each person (in case someone doesn’t return they know to send a search party), which is nice.

Another cabin, one person reserves it and everyone just shows up and nobody ever checks for occupancy amounts.

I would call the help line or the specific cabin national park line and ask if you all need to check-in or what the check in process is. This should let you know if they are going to check on you at the cabin.

Also if they check they usually do in the afternoon and just tell them that your friends stopped by for a day hike and will be leaving soon. Works like a charm.

Just fyi, I have never been checked at either type of cabin. I have only been questioned at check-in.

Hope this helps.

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