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Oklahoma State Parks
A geocache permit is required for all Oklahoma State Parks. The permits are issued locally at each state park office or visitor's center. The permit number should be added to the Description section of the cache listing (example: This cache was placed with permission of (Name) State Park, Permit No. XYZ). Permit numbers are uniquely assigned by each state park.
Ouachita National Forest
A geocache permit is required for placing a cache within the boundaries of the Ouachita National Forest. The permits are issued locally at the district offices within the National Forest. The permit number should be added to the Description section of the cache listing (example: This cache was placed with permission of Ouachita National Forest, Permit No. xx). Permit numbers are uniquely assigned by each district office. There are many "islands" of private property with the National Forest, so there may be locations within the forest boundaries where a permit is not required. The cache owner must provide this information, however.
Railroad Property
Geocaches placed within 150 feet of an active railroad tracks, including spur lines, are considered to be on property belonging to a railroad. Explicit permission from the railroad company owning the line must be obtained before a geocache will be allowed within that area. Exceptions are generally allowed for geocaches placed in public parks, recreation areas, parking lots, etc., especially where man-made physical barriers are provided between the tracks and the geocache's hiding spot. However, exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis for the given situation and allowance of the placement should not be assumed by the cache owner.