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Find Recreation Areas with CAMPING Activities |
Camping
There
is nothing quite like
spending an evening
away from home at
one
of America’s thousands
of public land recreational
area campsites. Whether
you seek the solitude
of a backcountry camping
site or a convenient
place for you and
your
family to pitch a
tent or park an RV,
there
are plenty of places
to camp in our parks,
national seashores,
lakeshores, forests,
and wilderness areas.
Campsite fees, visitation
fees and seasonal restrictions
vary from site to site.
In some cases, campsites
can be reserved in
advance. For detailed
information on a particular
location, please contact
that recreation site
directly.
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photo
courtesy of the
US Fish and Wildlife
Service |
What
do we mean by Camping?
RecML, the
recreation standard
that is being developed,
describes camping as:
camping in developed
sites, resorts, cabins;
primitive camping,
backpacking, overnight
camping, modern camping;
and camping in yurts,
teepees, tipis, and
tents
Practice
Good Stewardship of
our Public Lands:
You can help to
take good care of our
public lands so that
others may enjoy these
areas for years to
come by practicing
some of the following
actions:
Don't Litter... take along a trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so that you can deposit it in the proper trash receptacle.
Make sure that you are using the correct type of camping equipment permitted in that area. Check with your destination ahead of time for seasonal fire or campstove restrictions that may be in place.
Don't
camp in areas where
you are not permitted.
These areas have
been
declared "off
limits" to campers
to protect wildlife,
vegetation, or for
your safety.
Safety
While Camping:
Check with local park, forest, or public lands agents to see what precautions need to be taken in regard to storing food away from wildlife
Do not feed the local wildlife
Take precautions against camping in an area that may be dangerous in the case of sudden flash floods. Check with local rangers to find a safe and legal camping area
Remember to take along non-perishable food that won't make you ill if it spoils
Be courteous and remember that you are sharing public lands with other campers and recreationists
Do not camp on unauthorized areas
Bring along extra
safety items such as
water, flashlights,
maps, and a cellphone
or radio
