Clear Creek Canyon Rules/Regs Options

[swizz]

These are the rules and regs for Jeffco Open Space Clear Creek Canyon, please abide if you are using this recreational designated property.
For everyone's reference.
Many of us use this property, let's set a good example!

Prospecting Rules and Regulations For Jeffco Open Space Clear Creek Canyon

Digging into or destruction of stable shoreline, banks or existing vegetation is not permitted. Prospecting activities are permitted within in the normal, disturbed stream channel. Keeping one foot in the water is a step in the right direction.

All prospecting holes must be filled in before leaving site. Dredges and equipment may not be left overnight.

No prospecting within 100 feet of any structure including bridges, steps and stream channel improvements.

Motorized operations:

Only dredges with a nozzle diameter of four inches or fewer are permitted.

No dripping or leaking of fuel or oil allowed. Use drip-free fuel cans or remove the dredge to at least 10 feet from the water before refueling. Gas engines must be sealed and placed in a tub or bin so fuel/oil is not released into the water.

For battery operated units, battery must be clean and isolated from the river by tub, bin or other structure.

All prospectors must adhere to all Jefferson County Open Space rules and regulations. Report active violations to Jeffco Sheriff’s non-emergency number: 303-271-0211


C.6. Destruction of Natural/Cultural Resources: It shall be unlawful to deface, damage, or in any other way vandalize any vegetation, rock, or any object of archaeological, biological, geological, or historical interest on Open Space lands. Fine: $125.00

C.7. Collection of Natural Resources: It shall be unlawful to take, collect, gather, or possess any animal, vegetation, rock, wood or any other object on Open Space lands.Fine: $100.00

C.8. Destruction of Wildlife Habitat: It shall be unlawful for any person, or any pet under their custody, control, or ownership, to alter, damage, destroy, remove or in any other way vandalize wildlife habitat features on Open Space lands, including but not limited to, animal dens, burrows, dwellings, or nests. Fine: $150.00

C.29. Abandoned Property: It shall be unlawful to leave any personal property unattended on Open Space lands in excess of 24 hours unless authorized. Fine: $50.00

[EMac]

I wonder how much the rangers enforce this?

I say that because in the summer, there's rarely a weekend you won't see a roach coach or something at one of the parking pull-offs selling their wares (jerky, tchotchkes, hot dogs, etc.). They may very well be permitted, but I'm highly skeptical since it looks like some of those folks live in their vans.

In the few years I've been going to CC, I've had 2 rangers stop to chat, and only when I was at the bigger parking lots (vs the one-vehicle spots sprinkled along US6).

[swizz]

I wonder how much the rangers enforce this?

No idea in regard to Gold guide services. Either the County has been issuing Jeffco Agreements for this or illegal (pay) guide services have gone undetected. It's that simple.
I would ask for their Jeffco paperwork if I was solicited on Jeffco Open Space property.