Wilderness Camp Guidelines
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  1. "Leave Nothing. Take Nothing, Except Memories."
  2. A wilderness permit is required on all overnight trips. It must be in your possession.
  3. Maximum group size is 15 people per party, 8 max. for any cross country hiking. Stock use is limited to 25 head.
  4. Proper food storage is required by law. Use approved bear proof canisters. Food must not be left unattended at anytime. If we pick you up, we have bear proof containers or steel barrels. Report any bear damage or sightings to Park Rangers.
  5. Camp 100 feet from water or trail. Use existing fire-rings, use only dead and down wood for camp fires.
  6. No fires are allowed above 9,600 feet.
  7. Everything packed in, must be packed out. Clean up your campsite and fire-ring.
  8. All drinking water should be purified or boiled for 3 minutes.
  9. All human waste should be buried in a small hole, six inches deep, 100 feet from camp, trail or water.
  10. No soaps (biodegradable also), dishwashing or fish cleaning in lakes or streams. Do this 100 feet from water.
  11. No dogs, firearms, fireworks, rafts, float tubes or "boom-boxes".
  12. Fishing licenses are required for fisherman over 16 years of age.
  13. For safety, stock have the right-of-way on trails. Stock should travel in single file.
  14. Cutting switchbacks on trails is prohibited.
  15. Do not remove any artifacts, rocks, flowers, plants or parts of plants (alive or dead) from the Park.
  16. Do not feed or disturb the wildlife.