![]() ![]() Many of these are caused by human activity, typically escaped campfires from dispersed campers. The National Forest has wildfires each year. If wood is transported home for personal use, pick up a permit at the nearest District Office. Wood permits are not needed for usage on the forest. Please use existing sites and fire rings. Pick a tent site that is already level with good drainage. ![]() Do not try to level or dig trenches in the ground at your campsite.Do not camp in the middle of a clearing or meadow try to make your campsite less visible so that other visitors will see a "wild" setting.Do NOT camp within 100 feet of any water source, plants near water are especially fragile.Camp on bare soil if possible, to avoid damage or killing plants and grass.If there is no existing campsite, then follow these Leave No Trace guidelines. Plants, soil and wildlife are impacted by new campsites so using existing ones will minimize your impact in the forest. If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site that has been used before. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway. Dispersed camping is allowed in a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds and 100 feet from any stream. Drive on existing roads to prevent resource damage. Do not drive on meadows to access your camping site. ![]() Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot near a stream or with a view of the mountains. Typically, dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. The best way to find out what areas are open to dispersed camping is to contact the nearest Forest Service office to the area you wish to visit. There are bears on the National Forest, so camp accordingly. Contact the local Forest Service office to see if any restrictions, especially fire restrictions are in place.Please place your campsite at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.Campers may not spend more than 16 days of any 30 day period at the same dispersed area. After 16 days, you must move at least 5 road miles for camping in another dispersed area. You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 16 days.No amenities are provided such as water, restrooms or trash cans. There is no fee and permits can be obtained at the nearest District Office. Groups of over 75 people who wish to use the forest, need to obtain a special use permit.Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers. It is your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience. There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. Some popular dispersed camping areas may have toilets. Dispersed camping means no services such as trash removal, and little or no facilities such as tables and fire pits, are provided. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed Camping Guidelines What is Dispersed Camping? ![]()
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