National Park System unit
Obed Wild and Scenic River
Regulations on 31 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Caving · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
(a)(1) Entering any cave or mine shaft within the park is prohibited except where a permit has been issued.
Published by National Park Service, 4 Jun 2026 · Obed Wild and Scenic River Superintendent’s Compendium, June 2026
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
CLIMBING, RAPELLING AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES
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(a)(1) The placement of new fixed climbing anchors is prohibited, except as provided below or as authorized by a permit from the Superintendent.
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(a)(1) The placement or use of pitons and other such items of climbing protection which are hammered or driven into place using an implement or object other than the human hand is prohibited.
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(a)(1) Accessing climbing anchors or routes from the top of the cliff face or from the top of the route is prohibited. All climbs must begin and end at the bottom of the route and at the base of the cliff.
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(a)(1) All types of climbing (including sport climbing, traditional climbing, bouldering and scrambling) and all types of rappelling are prohibited in the following locations:
- - underneath or within 25 feet of any bridge;
- - on or within 25 feet of any arch; and
- - in any location or manner where such climbing results in damage to any natural, geological or cultural resource.
(a)(2) Organized groups (for example, schools and other educational institutions, clubs, nonprofit groups and associations, etc.) wishing to bring a group of more than 8 persons to the park for the purposes of climbing and/or rappelling must first obtain a permit from the Superintendent.
Published by National Park Service, 4 Jun 2026 · Obed Wild and Scenic River Superintendent’s Compendium, June 2026