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patperry2766
Explorer II
Jan 06, 2014

Legalized weed in Colorado - impact on campgrounds

Obviously with the legalization of recreational weed in Colorado, will it be allowed to be used openly in state and federal campgrounds? I personally don't care what consenting adults do behind the...
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ljr869
Explorer
Jan 07, 2014
At a Federal campground you'll get a possession charge if they catch you with it. CO state campground, well, it's legal now unless they say 'no smoking.' Private campground, it's their rules.

I'm really interested to see how things shake out there in CO. I'm sure, over time, it'll become like alcohol - legal everywhere to possess and use (to an extent). Which is sad in a way. More than 10,000 people died in alcohol related collisions in 2012 and it's just accepted.

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