Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property last revised: Jan 28, 2026
§ 327.5 - Swimming.

(a) Swimming, wading, snorkeling or scuba diving at one's own risk is permitted, except at launching sites, designated mooring points and public docks, or other areas so designated by the District Commander.

(b) An international diver down, or inland diving flag must be displayed during underwater activities.

(c) Diving, jumping or swinging from trees, bridges or other structures which cross or are adjacent to project waters is prohibited.

[65 FR 6900, Feb. 11, 2000]
authority: 16 U.S.C. 460d; 16 U.S.C. 4601-6a; Sec. 210, Pub. L. 90-483, 82 Stat. 746.; 33 U.S.C. 1,28. 362
source: 50 FR 35556, Sept. 3, 1985, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 36 CFR 327.5