"Enforcement of alcohol possession in closed areas is done by Forest
Service
> law enforcement personnel, Forest Protection Officers, and Montgomery
> County Sheriff's Deputies. Under Title 36 CFR (Code of Federal
> Regulations) 261.58(bb) possession of alcohol is not allowed in the
> following areas:
>
> Arrowhead Campground
> Cove Boat Ramp and Picnic Area
> Deepwater Camp and Boat Ramp Areas
> Canebrake Horse Camp
> Flintlock Valley Shooting Range
> King's Mountain Point Fishing Pier and Camping Area
> Thornburg, Tot Hill, and Robbins Branch Wilderness Trailheads
> Badin Lake Campground and Group Camp
> Holts Cabin Picnic Area
> Uwharrie Hunt Camp
> Badin Lake Horse Camp
> Badin Lake Hiking Trail
> Badin Area Horse Trails
> Uwharrie Hiking Trail
> Badin Area Off-Highway Vehicle Trails, Trailheads, and Dispersed
Campsites
> Adjacent to the Trail System.
>
> If caught in possession of alcohol, the visitor is normally charged with
a
> fine of $50 dollars and given the option of paying the ticket or
attending
> Federal Court at the Greensboro Federal Building to contest the ticket.
> The penalty for possession of alcohol (not just consumption, but
> possession) is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an
> individual and $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment of not more
> than six (6) months, or both.
>
> What it all means: Possessing an alcoholic beverage as defined by state
> law, on the OHV Trail System, in the Trailhead areas, or in primitive
> campsites adjacent to the OHV Trail System will get you a ticket.
> Consumption of alcohol may also cause a DWI to be issued, depending on
the
> circumstance. Underage possession of alcohol is an additional ticketable
> offense. Driving While Impaired and Underage Possession of Alcohol may
be
> passed to the county level jurisdiction to present a stiffer penalty, as
> all state and county laws are enforceable on Federal lands.
>
> The best bet for an enjoyable experience on the trails is to leave the
> alcohol at home.
>
> Hope this helps, and if you have any further questions, please don't
> hesitate to call or email.
>
> Thanks,
> Ian Garner
> Information Specialist
> Uwharrie Ranger District"