Group Visit Information

Organized groups must pre-register with Black Rock Forest by completing a group registration form before visiting. All trip leaders must submit a form no less than 48 hours before the requested trip date. If your school or organization is a member of the Black Rock Forest Consortium please register your visit on the Consortium Members Reservation page HERE.

  • Carpooling is recommended. Individual parking spaces cannot be reserved and we recommend that you arrive early. 
  • Organized hiking groups are limited to a maximum of 12 people and must receive approval before visiting. NOTE: for the safety of all visitors, large groups may be turned away if they have not pre-registered. 
  • Vans: Please note that parking fees for vans (vehicles carrying more than 10 passengers) are $25/daily parking fees.
  • Buses are not permitted: Our public parking lot is small and cannot accommodate coach buses or school buses. Please consider another nearby hiking destination.  

    Name of Organization:

    Hike Leader:

    Number of Participants (max 12 per group permitted on any one trail)

    Requested Trail Loop (to minimize overlap with other groups on the same trail loop(s))

    Signature

    Costs: $25.00 for van parking; $5.00 daily parking fee per car.