Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Conservation and Recreation
 
Board
Department of Conservation and Recreation
 
chapter
Virginia State Parks Regulations [4 VAC 5 ‑ 30]
Action Amendments to the Virginia State Park Regulations
Stage Fast-Track
Comment Period Ended on 10/2/2019
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9/23/19  2:05 pm
Commenter: M. Morris

Public Urination
 

I agree with the addition to 4VAC5-30-95. Just because you are in a wooded area, doesn't give you the right to use the bathroom where ever you please. If you are going to a State Park, you should use the necessary precautions to make sure you aren't seen. I think 200ft is appropriate. 200ft is only about 80 steps from a trail or campground, which isn't inconvenient for hikers or campers. From personal experience of camping long periods in the woods, I always went out of my way to make sure someone didn't see me or come across my bodily fluids. Especially with defecation... just dig a hole and cover it up.

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