# 50 CFR § 26.32: Recreational uses

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.32

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 26.32
- **Heading:** Recreational uses
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM > PART 26—PUBLIC ENTRY AND USE > Subpart C—Public Use and Recreation

## Text

Recreational uses such as, but not limited to, sightseeing, nature observation and photography, interpretive centers and exhibits, hunting and fishing, bathing, boating, camping, ice skating, picnicking, swimming, water skiing, and other similar activities may be permitted on national wildlife refuges. When such uses are permitted the public will be notified under the provisions of this subchapter C.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 26.11 § 26.11 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.21 § 26.21 General trespass provision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.21.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.22 § 26.22 General exception for entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.22.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.23 § 26.23 Exception for entry to the headquarters office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.23.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.24 § 26.24 Exception for entry when accompanied by refuge personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.24.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.25 § 26.25 Exception for entry to persons with an economic use privilege.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.25.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.26 § 26.26 Exception for entry for use of emergency shelter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.26.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.27 § 26.27 Exception for entry on designated routes of travel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.27.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.31 § 26.31 General provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.31.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.32 § 26.32 Recreational uses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.32.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.33 § 26.33 Special regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.33.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.34 § 26.34 What are the special regulations concerning public access, use, and recreation for individual national wildlife refuges?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.34.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.35 § 26.35 Cabin sites.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.35.md)
- [50 CFR § 26.36 § 26.36 Public assemblies and meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.36.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-26.32. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.