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The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). It serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of the park. The Superintendent’s Compendium does not repeat regulations found in 36 CFR and other United States Code and CFR Titles, which are enforced without further elaboration at the park level. I. 36 CFR §1.5 –Visiting Hours, Public Use Limits, Closures, and Area Designations for Specific Use(a)(1) The public use limits are established for all or for the listed portions of the park, and the following closures are established for all or a portion of the park to all public use or to a certain use or activity: Leaving property unattended for any period of time requires a permit. Tours of the jail at the Segregation Center will only be given to groups of 10 people at one time a or less. Closures: All NPS lands within Tule Lake National Monument, to include the Segregation Center area near Newell, are closed to all public access unless accompanied by an NPS employee or when the visitor contact station at the Segregation Center is open to the public, visitors may access this building and associated parking area during the hours it is open. Monument facilities have not yet been developed to provide safe access to unaccompanied visitors. This closure is necessary for visitor safety and to protect the sensitive resources located in these areas. The following areas and facilities are closed to public use:
For the purposes of this compendium, administrative areas are defined as government owned buildings (or portions thereof) containing offices, meeting rooms, residences, maintenance equipment, storage space, or other areas not normally open to the public. This closure shall not apply to persons engaged in legitimate government activities, permitted business, or cooperator activities. This determination is necessary for the safety and security of federal employees, as well as the protection of property and sensitive information. Picnicking is allowed in the vicinity of the Visitor Contact Station when the Segregation Center is open to the public. All other areas are closed to picnicking. This closure is necessary for visitor safety and to protect the sensitive resources located in these areas. When facility is open (visitor contact station) picnicking is allowed.
No unauthorized person or persons may enter a designated and signed management ignited prescribed fire area for 24 hours proceeding, or during active fire operations. This determination is made to protect visitors and staff during periods of active burning. Conditions and Restrictions on Specific Uses or Activities: Hiking and pedestrian use within the Segregation Center is restricted to the pathways identified by signs or by an NPS employee. Leaving these pathways or identified routes is prohibited. Restricting hikers and pedestrians to the identified pathways is necessary to limit impact to natural, historical, and other significant resources in these areas, to minimize development of social trails, and for visitor and employee safety. Launching, landing, or operating an unmenned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Tule Lake National Monument is prohibited except as approved in writting by the superintendent. E-bikes: 36 CFR §1.6 -Activities that Require a Permit(f) The following activities are prohibited except under the terms of a valid permit from the Superintendent. Permits must be obtained in advance and in writing from Monument Headquarters during regular business hours or via mail addressed to Superintendent, Tule Lake National Monument, P.O. Box 1240, Tulelake, CA 96134-8216. Possesion of weapons, traps, and nets require a permit. This excludes firearms carried in accordance with Federal or California State Law.
Permit is required for all specimen collection: taking plants, fish, wildlife, rocks or minerals. Camping in vehicle-accessible campgrounds requires a permit.
The following potential audio disturbances require a permit:
The following require a permit:
Soliciting or demanding gifts, money goods or services of any kind requires a permit. The following require a permit:
Conducting a sports event, pageant, public spectator attraction, entertainment, ceremony, and similar events all require a permit. Public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, parades, and other public expressions of views require a permit when the activity involves more than 25 people. Sale or distribution of printed matter that is not solely commercial advertising requires a permit. Livestock use of any kind requires a permit.
Residing on federal lands requires a permit.
The following require a permit:
Towing a person using a parasail, hang glider, or other airborne device requires a permit. Removing a sunken, grounded, or disabled vessels requires a permit. Operating a submersible of any kind requires a permit. Displaying, posting, and distribution of advertisments requires a permit. Engaging in or soliciting any business requires a permit. Commercial photography or filming requires a permit. Use of commercial vehicles on park area roads requires a permit (The superintendent shall issue a permit to access private lands within or adjacent to the park when access is otherwise not available). Construction of buildings, facilities, trails, roads, boat docks, path, structure, etc. requires a permit. Operation of a solid waste disposal site requires a permit. III. 36 CFR §2 - §4 – General Regulations(a)(4) No wood collection is permitted within Tule Lake National Monument. Given that there are no areas within the park where visitors can have a campfire, no wood may be collected.
This restriction is necessary to protect the sensitive cultural and historical resources within the park.
No fruits, nuts, berries, or unoccupied seashells are found on lands within the Tule Lake National Monument. (d) The transporting of lawfully taken wildlife through the park is permitted under the following conditions and procedures:
There are no roads or corridors to transport lawfully taken wildlife through the monument.
This closure is to prevent impact to wildlife in its natural settings. Night vision devices are not artificial lights; however, infrared lighting/beams are considered artificial lights and are included in the prohibition. (a)(2)(i) Weapons, traps, or nets may only be carried, possessed or used at the following designated times and locations:
Federal facilities are buildings or parts thereof owned or leased by theFederal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing official duties. 18 USC 930 is Federal law that supersedes Section 512 of Public Law111-24 and prohibits the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility unless specifically authorized. (a) The sites and areas listed below have been designated for camping activities. A permit system has been established for Indian Well campground. The following conditions pertain to all camping activities within the Monument as noted:
No areas or facilities exist for camping within the Monument. This restriction is necessary for the health and safety of visitors, protection of the environmental and scenic values, protection of natural resources, and equitable use of facilities and avoidance of conflict among visitor use activities. Picnicking is allowed in the vicinity of the Visitor Contact Station when the Segregation Center is open to the public. All other areas are closed to picnicking. This closure is necessary for visitor safety and to protect the sensitive resources located in these areas. When facility is open (visitor contact station) picnicking is allowed. (a)(1) The lighting or maintaining of fires is generally prohibited, except as provided for in the following designated areas or receptacles, and under the conditions noted:
The lighting or maintaining of fires is prohibited on all Monument lands to reduce the chance of wildland fire, which can quickly spread to contiguous state and private lands. They also serve to protect the natural and cultural resources of the park. (a)(1) The following structures and/or areas are closed to the possession of pets:
These restrictions are necessary to ensure pets do not harass wildlife or disturb park visitors and for the protection of sensitive cultural and historical resources located in these areas. (a)(3) Pets may be left tied to an object under the following conditions:
These requirements are intended to ensure pets do not harass wildlife or disturb park visitors and to ensure pets are properly cared for in the park.
(a) The use of animals other than those designated as “pack animals” for purposes of transporting equipment is prohibited. The following animals are designated as pack animals for purposes of transporting equipment:
(b) The use of horses or pack animals is permitted on the following trails, routes, or areas:
(g) Other conditions concerning the use of horses or pack animals:
These restrictions are necessary for the protection of the health and safety of visitors, the environmental and scenic values for which the area was established, and the natural and historical resources found within the Monument. In addition, given the small area of land Monument encompasses, it is necessary to ensure the equitable use of facilities and avoidance of conflict among visitor use activities. The use of snowmobiles is prohibited. There are no designated routes. There are no special designations. Winter activities as listed in this section remain prohibited on all park roads and parking areas open to motor vehicle traffic. The use of roller skates, skateboards, roller skis, coasting vehicles, or similar devices is prohibited, except in the following designated areas:
Given the limited area that potentially will be open to visitor access, use of these devices are not practical. (a) Smoking is prohibited:
Additional smoking restrictions may apply during periods of very high or extreme fire danger as defined in the Monument’s Fire Management Plan. (a)(2) Leaving property unattended for longer than 24 hours is prohibited, except in the following locations or under the following conditions:
Unattended property is inconsistent with the orderly management of park areas and may present a threat to resources and the safety of visitors. (b) Recreation fees and/or permits, in accordance with 36 CFR part 71, are established for the following areas and/or for the use of the following specialized sites, facilities, equipment or services, or for participation in the following group activity, recreation events or specialized recreation uses:
(a)(3)(i) The consumption of alcoholic beverages, and possession of open alcoholic beverage containers is prohibited within all park caves and government-owned buildings, except residences, unless specifically authorized. (b) Using, or possessing fireworks and firecrackers is prohibited, except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit or in designated areas under the following conditions:
No areas were designated in order to protect the sensitive cultural and historical resources and ensure visitor safety. (b)(1) Demonstrations involving 25 persons or fewer may be held without a permit in the following designated park areas within the provisions of 36CFR §2.51.
(b)(1) Sale or distribution activity involving 25 persons or fewer may be conducted without a permit in the following designated park areas within the provisions of 36CFR §2.52.
(a) The installation of a monument, memorial, tablet, structure, or other commemorative installation in a park area without the authorization of the Director is prohibited.
(a) Off road motor vehicle use is prohibited. No routes or areas designated. (a) The use of a bicycle is prohibited except on park roads, in parking areas, and on routes designated for bicycle use. 
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Last updated: June 12, 2024