Etiquette
Climbers are by nature, easy going social individuals. Local crags offer pleasant conversation as well as challenging climbs. There is the occasional gung ho recluse, who threatens the climbing lifestyle with their thoughtless actions. With the popularity of sport climbing, evidence of retro bolting, or bolt on rappel has become apparent at many US crags. When establishing a new route please use these guidelines.

Regulations
The following rules apply to all park users:

• CAMPING IS ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY
• NO CAMPING AT THE BASE OR SUMMIT OF CLIMBS
• NO CAMPFIRES, OR CUTTING DOWN OF TREES
• PARK CLOSES AT 10 P.M.
• ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED
• VEHICLES ARE PROHIBITED BEYOND THE PARKING LOT
• YOU MUST SIGN IN BEFORE CLIMBING. EITHER AT THE PARK HEAD QUARTERS, OR THE KIOSK
• NO CLIMBING IN THE OVERLOOK AREA (See Signs)

Plea for Responsibility:
With the growing popularity of rock climbing, so has the concern about our impact on the environment. With the pressures of an increasing climbing population comes evidence of the frailty of the cliffs. Natural erosion is a fact of life; however the additional strain climbing has put on the many areas is more apparent. Where greenery flourished, Now paths abound. Piton scaring is evident on many classic climbs, and crag access has become threatened in many states. The greatest impact has been due to thoughtlessness. Climbers are by nature, easy going social individuals, local crags offer pleasant conversation as well as challenging climbs. Unfortunately there is an occasional gung ho recluse, who threatens the lifestyle with their thoughtlessness, Remember your actions effect all of us in the long run! We must abandon complacency and self-serving actions, and make an effort to preserve our natural climbing areas.

General rules of conduct: (to make everyone's experience enjoyable)
Anchors - Use common sense when setting top rope anchors or rappelling, refrain from using roots or small trees for anchors. Yell down to others at the base of the cliff before tossing your rope over. Give then warning and time to move.

Other peoples gear - Never, Never step on a rope (be careful and watch where you step), and Never touch or remove other peoples gear or anchors

Vegetation - Trampling or removal of plant material is un-acceptable!. Use designated trails only, tread lightly, keep your impact low.

Chalk - Please consider using it at cruxes and not on every hold and cleaning it off when your done, avoid using it on easier climbs. Do not use for graffiti (See image above right), This opens for kids and other people to damage the cliffs (Spray paint and carving).

Trash - it's only 5 minutes back to the car…..Clean up any old tape or garbage (Don’t be shy about packing out any trash laying around).

Bolts - The routes here offer reasonable protection for natural lead protection, or can be top roped or bouldered. Please do not place bolts within the park. There are some existing bolts and pitons placed on out lying crags at coopers, these routes are the exception.

Pets - Maintain your pet! This includes keeping fido on a leash and clean the mess.

Volume - No one enjoys having outdoor experience ruined by loud, obnoxious, inconsiderate people! Try to contain your excitement, or distress. the average cliff height is only 40' tall, so you don't need to yell. Please leave your stereo's at home.

Falling objects - No one is perfect and occasionally you might knock an object over the cliff edge. Always Yell “ROCK” loudly! no matter what the object is. This will give people below warning.