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Santa Rosa County, FL Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Closing hours
As posted; closed = no entry
Overnight parking
Prohibited unless posted
Camping
Designated sites, by permit only
Quiet hours
10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Code section
Code Sec. 15-26, 15-29, 15-37

Summary

Santa Rosa County parks close areas to the public after posted closing hours (Sec. 15-37), ban overnight parking (Sec. 15-29), and allow camping only at designated sites by permit, with quiet required 10 p.m.-6 a.m. (Sec. 15-26). Violators can be ejected or arrested.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Santa Rosa County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Sec. 15-37. Closed areas and closing hours. No person shall be allowed to enter or use a site or area or portion of a site or area which is closed to public use. ... Sec. 15-29(b) There shall be no overnight parking of any vehicle, camper, trailer or any towed conveyance in any area unless so posted.

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Full Breakdown

Chapter 15 of the Santa Rosa County Code sets park rules. Section 15-37 (Closed areas and closing hours) makes it unlawful to enter or use any site, area, or portion that is closed to public use - closing hours are posted at each park. Section 15-29(b) prohibits overnight parking of any vehicle, camper, trailer, or towed conveyance unless posted. Camping is unlawful except at designated, permitted sites (Sec. 15-26), and quiet must be maintained in camping areas between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Alcohol is barred in county parks except as authorized (allowed on Navarre Beach public beaches), and disorderly conduct (Sec. 15-32) can lead to ejection or arrest.

Violations & Fines

Entering a closed park area, parking overnight, or camping without a permit is unlawful under Chapter 15; disorderly persons may be forcibly ejected or arrested with no refund of fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Santa Rosa County parks close?
Closing hours are posted at each park; Section 15-37 makes it unlawful to enter or use any park area that is closed to public use. Overnight parking is separately prohibited unless posted otherwise.
Can I camp overnight in a county park?
Camping is unlawful except at designated areas and only by permit at a set fee (Sec. 15-26). Quiet must be kept from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., with a seven-day stay limit per 21-day period.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Santa Rosa County

Noise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Leaf Blower RulesSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Vehicle NoiseSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSome RestrictionsFence Regulations: Material RestrictionsSome Restrictions

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