Placer County, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Hours and conduct in Placer County's public recreation areas (parks, trails and beaches) are set by Placer County Code Article 12.24, adopted by Ordinance 5781-B, which established regulations for County Public Recreation Areas (PRA). Under those rules, county recreation areas are closed to the public from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, except as otherwise posted or specified, and signs are posted at each park showing the hours of operation. This means the effective curfew at most county parks runs from roughly dusk to dawn. The enforcement official (the Department of Agriculture, Parks and Natural Resources) may close any recreation area at any time, for any duration, for operational or safety reasons, with signs posted indicating the closure. A companion Camping and Personal Property ordinance, Placer County Code Article 12.26 (Ordinance 5782-B), regulates camping and the storage of personal property on county property and public areas; personal belongings left in a recreation area after the posted closing time or for more than 24 consecutive hours may be treated as stored property. County-operated campgrounds have their own rules - for example, the maximum length of stay is seven consecutive days and 14 days in any one calendar year, and Bear River Campground observes quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Separately, overnight parking at 13 listed county facilities is prohibited between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless a permit is granted. Visitors should check posted hours at each park.