Recreational Use / Trail Immunity by State
Whether the state has a recreational-use immunity statute, whether a nominal entry fee defeats immunity, and the willful-misconduct exception.
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| Statute Exists | Fee Permitted | Willful Misconduct |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes (under $25) | Yes |
| Yes | No charge | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (nominal) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (nominal) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (nominal) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (nominal) | Yes |
| Yes | No charge | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (nominal) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | No charge | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes (nominal) | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | No charge | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No | N/A | N/A |
Recreational use statutes are based on the 1965 Council of State Governments model act and exist in all 50 states (DC has limited common-law protection). Federal land managers (USFS, BLM, NPS) are immune under the Federal Tort Claims Act discretionary-function exception for similar conduct.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.