Sutter, CA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

Use of county parks in unincorporated Sutter County is governed by Chapter 470 of the County Code, 'Regulations for Use of County Parks and Recreation Facilities.' Section 470-020 ('Hours of Use') provides that, except as otherwise established, County parks and recreational facilities are open to the public from sunrise to sunset; where specific hours have been set for a park area, those posted hours must be observed. Use outside normal operating hours may be authorized only by a permit issued by the Director at sole discretion. Overnight camping is allowed only where separately authorized (Section 470-128), and County boat launch facilities are open to the public at all times of day except when closed for high-water events or maintenance. The Director may close facilities or areas for high water, maintenance, or other health, safety, or security reasons, and Section 470-020(e) makes it unlawful for any person to enter or remain in a closed or prohibited facility or area when it is posted with hours or closure information or when so informed by the Director. A 'Park or Recreation Facility' is defined broadly to include county-owned parks, campgrounds, boat launch ramps, and museum grounds (Section 470-005). The Development Services Director enforces non-penal provisions and the Sheriff enforces penal provisions (Section 470-140). These rules derive from County ordinances including Ord. 1585 (2013).