General Forest Rules / Regulations

Camping

• Permitted unless otherwise posted.
• Limited to 14 days within a 30-day period. After 14 days, all property and persons camped must leave the Roosevelt National Forest.
• To reduce impacts, it is recommended that campsites be located at least 100 feet from water and trails.

Campfires

• Do not leave campfires unattended.
• Campfires must be completely extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving.
• Observe fire restrictions that may be in effect during extreme fire danger.

Pack it in, Pack it out

• Possessing or leaving garbage in an exposed or unsanitary condition or failing to remove trash is prohibited.

Dogs

• Permitted on trails unless otherwise posted.
• To reduce conflicts with visitors and wildlife, it is recommended that dogs are leashed or under voice control at all times.
• Dogs must be leashed in developed campsites, picnic sites and parking areas.

Shooting

• Discharging a firearm within 150 yards of a building, campsite or occupied area is prohibited.
• Discharging a firearm on or acress a Forest road, trail, lake or stream is prohibited.
• Damaging natural features (including trees) is prohibited.

Livestock

• Saddle, pack, and draft animals are permitted unless posted otherwise.
• Only certified weed-free feed may be used in the Forest.
• Minimum-impact techniques are recommended with stock:

• Stock should not be secured to live trees.
• Stock should not be secured within 100 feet of any water body or trail.
• The use of hobble or portable fencing is recommended for grazing.

Natural Heritage

• Removing any prehistoric, historic, or archaeological resource, structure, site, artifact or property is prohibited.

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