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Camping

• Never use or discharge a firearm on or near the site.
• Never use a vehicle or equipment that will interfere with other people using or enjoying the site or trail.
• You are allowed to stay or use the site or trail for only 14 consecutive days, unless you have written permission
• No person will continue to make noise or permit an animal to misbehave, after being asked to stop.
• Never put up a sign or structure on a recreation site or trail, unless you have been authorized by a forest service officer to do so.
• Do not leave garbage on a site or trail.
• Never leave fish or game offal, entrails, hides or bones on a site or trail.
• All pets must be on a leash and under the control.
• Never endanger other persons, and do not damage property or the appearance of a site or trail.

Forest recreation sites and trails are off the beaten track, so people can enjoy the wilderness. But this can bring people into conflict with the wildlife, specially the black bear, the grizzly bear and the cougar. Always practice wildlife safety. Take necessary precautions and follow a few simple rules. Never feed bears. Do not store food in your tent. Pitch your tent away from where you cook and store your food. Never have your tent near heavy brush, the lake shore, stream banks and animal tracks. Keep your campsite clean and never bury garbage. Never surprise bears. Do not hike alone, keep your distance when taking photos and never come between a mother bear and her cubs. Keep pets on a leash and leave the area if you spot any bear and cougar tracks, droppings, or signs. Do not run from a bear, instead back away slowly and try to stay calm.