However, group events will require a permit. Each BLM field office will determine how large of a group will warrant a permit.
This usually comes up when Boy Scout troops want to camp in a wilderness. Campfires are allowed on BLM wilderness. The only caveat is that campfires must be primitive, using a rock-ring. You are not allowed to hike in a barbecue grill, gas stove, or other man-made campfire implement. You can use a frying pan, dutch oven, or simple coffee pot. You just cannot bring in a Mr. Coffee, a Keurig, or Instant Pot. You are allowed to gather dead-and-down firewood, but only for your own campfire use.
You cannot collect wood and take it out of the wilderness. You cannot collect more wood than is reasonably needed. You cannot cut down any trees, dead or alive. Moreover, you cannot use motorized tools for cutting wood. Burn only wood in your campfire. Carry out all garbage, cooking oils, and leftover food as they rarely burn fully and attract bears, skunks, and pesky wildlife to your camp during the night. Fire size and location: If an existing fire grate or ring is available, use it.
Avoid creating new fire rings using rocks or logs. Instead, use a fire pan or fire blanket to prevent your fire from damaging the underlying soil or vegetation, such as tree roots. Keep wilderness fires small and only burn them for a short period of time. Put them out entirely with plenty of water. A fire that's complete extinguished is cold to the touch on the surface and underneath i.
Either bury any remaining ashes and charcoal, or crush and spread them widely away from your campsite. Be aware that spreading ashes and charcoal that are not fully extinguished can start a wildfire. Cathole trowels and plastic bags are handy for this chore. Knowing how to dispose of your human waste in the wilderness properly is an essential part of camping:. For a quick primer, use this pooping in the woods decision tree , but we'll go into more detail on this important choice here. On the way to your trailhead, use existing facilities before you begin your wilderness trip.
Always bring and use your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer, as existing facilities may not be stocked or available. If outhouses, pit toilets and privies are provided within the wilderness--such as at some backcountry campgrounds--you should use them.
In low-use areas, poop in a cathole. Use your sturdy trowel to dig a cathole that's inches deep inches deep if you're in the desert and is at least feet about 70 big steps away from trails, campsites, and water. Whenever possible, use a remote location during the day's travel to prevent lots of catholes near campsites.
Good places to dig a cathole include dark, rich soil in thick undergrowth, near downed timber or on gentle hillsides. Plan ahead to pack used toilet paper, wet wipes, and flushable wipes out of the wilderness, since this practice leaves the least impact on the wilderness. Make sure you have a dedicated ziplock-type garbage bag for this purpose. Otherwise, bury toilet paper deep in your cathole by using a stick to push it to the bottom.
Keep in mind that toilet paper takes months to degrade naturally; disinfecting wet wipes can take up to 2 years. Don't burn used toilet paper or wipes, as this is both a public health and fire hazard for you, others in your group, subsequent visitors, and rangers. Squeamish about packing out? Watch the backcountry poop kit video above to learn how easy and sanitary this is.
In some areas, you may be required to pack all your human waste, not just the toilet paper, out of the wilderness for the duration of your trip. When visitors don't properly dispose of their human waste, pack-out requirements become increasingly necessary for public health reasons. Check the regulations, but assume that human waste pack-out is required in the following areas:. Really squeamish now? Don't worry. Watch this WAG bag video to see how simple and not-at-all-scary it really is.
Urinate away from the trail on rocks, gravel or sand, whenever possible. Avoid urinating near campsites or in the same place multiple times. Areas where people have repeatedly urinated will often smell and can attract stinging insects, like wasps. Also avoid urinating in or near lakes, rivers, springs, or other bodies of water, unless regulations recommend it ex.
Urinate at least feet about 70 big steps away from all water. Unfortunately, more and more often, prescription drugs, hormones, and pesticides are being discovered in remote lakes, which wash into them when people have urinated too close to the lake. There are several options for managing feminine hygiene in the backcountry. In wilderness, make sure you pack out all feminine hygiene products and wipes, just as you would used toilet paper. Be sure to store these along with other odorous garbage to ensure they are not bothered by wildlife.
Adding a few crushed aspirin, used tea bags, or baking soda to a garbage bag can help minimize odors. Here's what you can expect. Plan, plan, plan - It's critical to spend time developing a comprehensive plan if you want to enjoy an exciting and safe experience. Be sure that others camping with you agree to the plan. Know your limits and your level of experience so you choose the right trip for you and your companions. Some basic planning steps include: Check ahead of time about any necessary permits and park regulations.
Decide where you are going and how long you'll be camping. Include each origin and destination. Make a list of the gear you'll need to take with you. Figure out how far you'll travel, both in total and each day. Account for changes in elevation. Try to anticipate the physical and mental condition of you and others in your party, as well as any environmental factors you might face.
Pull together emergency contact information of everyone in your party names, phone numbers, email, insurance information, etc. Document any vehicle, vessel, or bicycle information such as year, make, model, color, and license plate info you will be taking and using on your trip.
Most importantly, you need to share a detailed itinerary with someone at home in the event of an emergency. It's also a good idea to leave a copy in your vehicle for Rangers to find in case of emergency. Once you finish your trip, let your emergency contacts know you've finished and that you are safe.
Riding, hitching, etc. If you must build a campfire, lessen the impacts by using existing fire rings and only dead and down firewood. Special restrictions apply within designated Natural Areas. Designated natural areas exist in five wildernesses. Natural area boundaries are marked on the ground with yellow posts. Information Center: Forest Headquarters Dispersed Camping. River and Stream Fishing. Day Hiking.
Horse Riding. Small Game Hunting. Viewing Wildlife. Tent camping Toilets Some trailheads have vault toilets. Find An Area. Wilderness Areas.
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