Alabama Administrative Code Title 885 - STATE OF ALABAMA TANNEHILL HISTORICAL STATE PARK
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Alabama Administrative Code – Title 885, covering regulations specifically for Tannehill Historical State Park (also known as Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park):
📚 Structure & Content Overview
Title 885 is the chapter in the Alabama Administrative Code dedicated to park regulations at Tannehill. It includes the following major sections (regulations.justia.com):
Chapter 885‑1‑1 – Camping Regulations: Motor Vehicles (Sections .01–.05)
Chapter 885‑1‑2 – Camping Regulations: Pets
Chapter 885‑1‑3 – Camping Regulations: Firearms & Fireworks
Chapter 885‑1‑4 – Camping Regulations: Audio Devices
Chapter 885‑1‑5 – Camping Areas
Chapter 885‑1‑6 – Camping Regulations: Procedures of Campers (Sections .01–.10)
Chapter 885‑2‑1 to 2‑5 – General Public Behavior
Chapter 885‑3‑1 to 3‑2 – Museum Regulations
Chapter 885‑4‑1 – Personnel Policy
Chapter 885‑5‑1 – Fees (regulations.justia.com)
🔧 Selected Highlights
Chapter 885‑1‑1: Motor Vehicle Regulations
Only currently licensed vehicles and operators may drive in the park.
Indiscriminate or joy-riding in vehicles (cars, motorcycles, ATVs, etc.) is prohibited.
All standard state motor vehicle laws apply within park grounds.
Use of non-standard vehicles (e.g. ATVs, golf carts) is banned—only handicap-approved electric carts (like “Little Rascal”) are permitted (admincode.legislature.state.al.us).
Chapter 885‑1‑6: Camper Procedures
Covers registration, check-out procedures, quiet hours, washing of vehicles, campsite occupancy, cleanliness, and waste disposal. Key points include registration requirements, designated check-in/out times, quiet hours enforcement, maintaining clean campsites, and proper disposal of garbage (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 885‑2‑1: Public Behavior
Prohibits disorderly conduct (boisterous, threatening, or indecent behavior), vandalism, and unauthorized fires. It also includes rules on firewood and extinguishing fires, as well as bans on soliciting (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 885‑5‑1: Fee Schedule
Below are the current park fees under Rule 885‑5‑1‑.01: (law.cornell.edu)
| Activity / Facility | Fee |
|---|---|
| Park admission – Adults | $3.00 |
| Admission – Seniors (62+) | $2.00 |
| Children (6–11) & Seniors | $1.00 |
| Season pass – Adults | $30.00 |
| Season pass – Seniors (62+) | $15.00 |
| Season pass – Children/Seniors | $12.00 |
| Museum admission | $1.00 |
| Camping (night) – Improved site (4 ppl) | $19.00 |
| Camping (night) – Primitive site | $12.00 |
| Additional camper | $3.00 |
| Sewer hookup | $3.00 |
| Senior discount (camping) | 15% off (excluding holiday wkends) |
| Off-season weekly camping (Dec–Feb) | $85.00 |
| Employee camping – Monthly | $75.00 |
| Employee camping – Daily | $3.00 |
| Cabin rental – per night, family of six | $75–85 depending on cabin |
| Group camping – Primitive | $3.50 per person |
| Group camping – Improved | $4.00 per person |
| Picnic pavilion use & other services | Varies ($40–325+) |
| Train ride & fishing | $2.00 each |
| Museum programs | $4.00 per person |
| Candlelight tours | Adults $8, Children $5 |
🏛️ Park Overview & History
Also called Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, located in Tuscaloosa County, AL.
Covers roughly 1,500 acres and was added to the National Register as Tannehill Furnace in 1972 (en.wikipedia.org).
The Iron & Steel Museum of Alabama on-site opened in 1981; it features 13,000 sq ft of exhibits including steam engines and historic machinery (en.wikipedia.org).
✅ Summary
Title 885 governs all essential park operations—camping, vehicles, public conduct, museum behavior, fees, and staff policy—for Tannehill Historical State Park. Its blend of protective regulations and modest fees helps preserve both the historic character of the park and the quality of visitor experience.
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