2013 Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG)

3.1 Vehicle Parking

3.1.1 Vehicle Parking.

All vehicle parking facilities shall comply with the applicable provisions of section 3.1.

3.1.1.1 Vehicle Parking Lots.

Vehicle parking lots with more than 2 parking spaces that are not associated with an individual camping or picnic unit shall comply with ABAAS sections 208 and 502.

3.1.1.2 Camping and Picnic Vehicle Parking Spurs.

Where a parking spur is adjacent or attached to a picnic unit or a camping unit living area, it shall comply with section 3.3 as well as 3.1.

3.1.1.3 Recreational Vehicle Parking Areas.

Where recreational vehicle (RV) parking areas are provided at a camping facility or dump station, parking areas shall be provided for accessible RVs and trailers in accordance with Table 3.1.1. 

3.1.2 Surface of Vehicle Parking Spurs.

The surface of vehicle parking spurs shall be firm and stable. The type of surface should be appropriate to the setting and level of development.

3.1.3 Slope of Vehicle Parking Spurs.

The slope of parking spurs shall comply with applicable provisions of section 3.1.3. 

3.1.3.1 Slope of Vehicle Parking Areas.

The slope of vehicle parking areas shall not exceed 1:48 (2 percent) in any direction.

Exception. When the surface is not paved, slopes not steeper than 1:33 (3 percent) shall be permitted where necessary for drainage. 

3.1.3.2 Running Slope (Grade) of Driveways.

The running slope of driveways shall be no more than 1:12 (8.33 percent) for no more than 50 feet (15 m).

Exception 1. A running slope of up to 1:10 (10 percent) for driveways is permitted for up to 30 feet (9 m).

Exception 2. For alteration only, not new construction, if exception 1 of section 3.1.3.2 cannot be met because one or more conditions for exception in section 1.1 exist, a running slope of no more than 1:10 (10 percent) is permitted for no more than 50 feet (15 m).

3.1.3.3 Cross Slope of Driveways.

The cross slope of driveways shall not exceed 1:33 (3 percent).

Exception. The cross slope of driveways may be no more than 1:20 (5 percent) where needed to ensure proper drainage or to transition from the running slope of a campground road. 

3.1.4 Width of Vehicle Parking Areas.

The width of vehicle parking areas shall comply with applicable provisions of section 3.1.4.

3.1.4.1 Width of Non-RV Campsite Vehicle Parking Areas.

The width of vehicle parking areas shall be at least 16 feet (4880 mm).

Exception 1. Where the width of a vehicle parking area cannot be at least 16 feet (3960 mm) because one or more conditions for exception in section 1.1 exist, the width of the vehicle parking area may be reduced to no less than 13 feet 3960 mm) . Where only one or two vehicle parking areas are provided, no exception is permitted. Where three to ten vehicle parking areas are provided, no exception is permitted for two of the vehicle parking areas. Where over ten vehicle parking areas are provided, no exception is permitted for 20 percent of the vehicle parking areas.

Exception 2. Where a double camping unit is provided and two parking areas are provided to accommodate two vehicles side-by-side in an accessible parking spur, the total width of the vehicle parking area may be reduced from 32 feet (9760 mm) to 24 feet (7320 mm).

3.1.4.2 Width of RV Campsite and Dump Station Vehicle Parking Areas.

Where RV camping units or dump stations are provided, vehicle parking areas for recreational vehicles and trailers that are required to be accessible in accordance with table 3.1.1 shall be at least 20 feet (6100 mm) wide. The 20-foot width requirement applies only to the RV parking area and does not apply to the driveway of a parking spur or dump station.

Exception. Where a double camping unit or dump station is provided to accommodate two RVs or trailers side-by-side in a vehicle parking, the total width of the vehicle parking area may be reduced from 40 feet (12 m) to 36 feet (11 m).