Addicks and Barker Reservoirs are governed by federal law. These are rules and regulations that govern public use of water resource development projects administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The following rules cited below are partial, but specifically apply to users of the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs. A brochure containing the complete list of rules and regulations may be obtained from the Addicks Project Office (281-497-0740 or 409-621-6990).
- The operation of any vehicle off established roadways is prohibited.
- Hunting is prohibited unless authorized by District Commander.
- Trapping is prohibited unless under special permit issued by the Addicks Field Office.
- Fishing is authorized throughout the project except in restricted areas such as active construction sides or immediately adjacent to the upstream water control structures.
- Possession of loaded firearms, ammunition, projectile firing devices, bows and arrows, and explosives of any kind is prohibited unless authorized by District Commander.
- Disposal (garbage, trash, rubbish, litter or waste material) is prohibited.
- Destruction, injury, defacement, or removal of public property, including natural features, historical, and archeological features, and vegetation is prohibited.
- Camping is prohibited.
- Fires are permitted, only if they are situated in developed campsite or picnic site areas and must be confined to grills and fireplaces.