Park Rules and Regulations
France Park offers a fun and friendly environment for all. Please take a moment to read and understand the park rules. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Camping Rules and Guidelines
- Quiet time begins at 10:00 pm until 8:00 am
- Fireworks are not permitted in the park.
- The advertising and/or sale of food and merchandise must have prior approval from park authorities.
- Campers are required to remove all trash and debris created during their stay
- Pets are to remain on a leash and attended at all times. They are not allowed in the restrooms, or on the beach.
- Owners of pets are required to pick up pet droppings in camp areas
- Golf Carts and Mopeds are permitted with a valid driver's license and proof of insurance
- No motorized vehicles, except golf carts, are allowed on the trails.
- ABSOLUTELY NO: climbing, fishing, jumping, or diving off or from the cliffs. Failure to comply with this will result in your expulsion from the park.
- Primitive Camping is 6 nights maximum. Once the 6 nights are up you MUST leave for at least 13 nights before coming to camp primitive again.
- Modern Electric Camping is 2 weeks maximum. Once the 2 weeks are up you MUST leave for 13 nights before camping modern electric again.
- Car Passes are for campers only, all guests must pay the gate fee.
- Any firewood brought in MUST be debarked!
- Check-in is between 1:00PM and 9:00PM ONLY.
- No check-in for primitive camping will be allowed after 9:00PM.
Drone Flight Rules and Guidelines
- Drones and other airborne devices may only be operated in the designated areas.
- Designated Drone Flying Areas:
- Upper Prairie
- Lower Prairie
- Any Trail that can accomodate usage
- DRONES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Beach
- Swimming Quarry
- All Camping Areas
- All Playgrounds
- Designated Drone Flying Areas:
- Drones are NOT to be flown lower than 20 feet
- For use outside of the designated areas, written and signed permission must be granted by the current park superintendent.
- If the superintendent is unavailable, Cass County Parks employees may issue written and signed permission for flight.
- FAA license and proof of insurance will be required for use outside of the designated areas.
Fishing Rules and Guidelines
- Fishing is allowed in the designated Fishing Lake. A fishing license is required.
- You may keep the fish you catch.
- No fishing is allowed in Kenith Quarry at any time regardless of season.
- Fisherman are required to clean up and remove any items used during their activity.
- Gas motors are not permitted on any of our lakes.
Swimming Rules and Guidelines
- Swimming is allowed in the designated swim area of Kenith Quarry from one hour after Sunrise until one hour before Sunset.
- No animals are permitted on the beach.
- Minors MUST be accompanied by an adult.
- Swimming during rain will only be permitted if lightning is not present.
- Once entering the water you understand that France Park/Cass County in its entirety is not held responsible for any injuries/death.
- Glass bottles and animals are not allowed on the beach.
- ABSOLUTELY NO: climbing, fishing, jumping, or diving off or from the cliffs. Failure to comply with this will result in your expulsion from the park.
- Please swim safely and swim AT YOUR OWN RISK.