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The
Delta Recreation Area and
Nature Preserve are
administered by the Alabama
Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR)
State Lands Division. The
area also is inclusive of
the Upper Delta Wildlife
Management Area,
administered by the Alabama
Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources’
Wildlife and Freshwater
Fisheries Division. Adhering
to the following list of
Recreation Area and WMA
regulations will help keep
visitors out of trouble,
ensure a safe visit, and
protect the ecosystem.
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Disturbing or collecting
plants or animals is
prohibited.
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Feeding
or harassing wildlife is
prohibited.
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Littering is prohibited.
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Each boat occupant is
required to have a Coast
Guard approved personal
flotation device (PFD).
Children under 8 are
required wear their PFDs at
all times while in a boat.
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Camping is permitted only
on floating platforms and at
designated land based
campsites.
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Fires are allowed in
Designated Areas only. Open
fires are not allowed on the
floating platforms.
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Firearms and other
weapons are allowed in the
recreation area only in
accordance with the policies
of the
Upper Delta Wildlife
Management Area.
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Fishing is permitted in
accordance with Alabama
State fishing laws, and
regulations (www.outdooralabama.com)
associated with the Upper
Delta Wildlife Management
Area.
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All state, federal, and
county laws regarding
alcohol consumption are
enforced. County regulations
prohibit public
intoxication.
Participants in overnight
canoe trips must also adhere
to the following additional
regulations.
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When camping on the
floating platforms group
size is limited to eight.
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Pets are not allowed on
floating camping platforms.
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Open fires are permitted
only at the land based
campsites. Open fires are
not allowed on floating
platforms.
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Camps
stoves are required for
cooking on floating
platforms. Stoves must be
used on metal sheets
provided on each platform.
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Each party is required to
have a compass, map,
flashlight, and portable
toilet with disposable bags.
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The floating platforms
can be reserved for only one
night. A group can reserve
the platforms at different
locations when taking a
multiple night trips. A
platform reservation is from
12pm to 12pm.
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When camping on the
floating platforms each
party must have their
reservation confirmation
number.
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The floating platforms
will be inspected after each
use. Damage to platforms
will be assessed and be the
responsibility of the user.
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Visitors may be held
financially responsible for
unnecessary rescues.
Recommended:
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It is recommended to
review cell phone coverage
for the Delta region for
purposes of emergency.
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Swimming is allowed at
the visitors own risk, and
is discouraged because of
local alligator populations.
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