Welcome to Your National Forest

Sanitation

Throw all garbage and litter in containers provided for this purpose or take it with you.

Garbage containers, when provided, are reserved for Visitors to the National Forest, not for visitors or owners of private lands or lands under permit.

Wash food and personal items away from drinking water supplies. Use water faucets for drawing water only.

Prevent pollution keep garbage, litter, and foreign substances out of lakes, streams, and other water.

Use toilets properly. Do not throw garbage, litter, fish cleanings, or other foreign substances in toilets and plumbing fixtures.

Operation of Vehicles

Obey all traffic signs. State traffic laws apply to the National Forests unless otherwise specified.

When operating vehicles of any kind, do not damage the land or vegetation, or disturb wildlife. Avoid driving on unpaved wet roads or trails.

Within campgrounds and other recreation sites, use cars, motorbikes, motorcycles, or other motor vehicles only for entering or leaving, unless areas or trails are specifically marked for them. Park only in marked parking areas.

For the safety and convenience of others, please do not block, restrict, or interfere with the use of roads or trails.

Operate trail bikes and other off road vehicles to avoid damage to the Forest. Obey area and trail restrictions on such use.

Campfires

Obey restrictions on fires. Fires may be limited or prohibited at certain times.

Within campgrounds and other recreation sites, build fires only in fire rings, stoves, grills, or fireplaces provided for that purpose.

Keep flammable materials away from campfires.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING FlRES UNDER CONTROL. Be sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving.

Camping

Use picnic sites, swimming beaches, and other day use areas only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 1O p.m.

Campgrounds and other recreation sites can be used only for recreation purposes. Permanent use or use as a principal residence without authorization is not allowed.

In campgrounds, camp only in those places specifically marked or provided.

At least one person must occupy a camping area during the first night after camping equipment has been set up unless permission has otherwise been granted by the Forest Ranger.

Camping equipment cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours without permission by the Forest Ranger. The Federal Government is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.

Remove all personal property and trash when leaving.

Fee Areas

You must pay a fee to use certain developed sites and facilities. Such areas are clearly signed or posted as requiring a fee.

Where fees are required they must be paid before using the site, facility, equipment or service furnished.

Public Behavior

No fighting or boisterous behavior.

Please keep noise at a reasonable level. Be courteous to your fellow visitor.

Property

Do not carve, chop, cut, or damage any live trees.

Preserve and protect your National Forests. Leave natural areas the way you find them.

Buildings, structures, or enclosed areas in National Forests may be entered only when expressly opened to the public.

Indian sites, old cabins, and other structures, along with objects and artifacts associated with them, have historic or archeological value. Do not damage or remove any such historic or archeological resource.

Pets and Animals

Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.

Pets are not allowed in swimming areas.

Saddle, pack, or draft animals are allowed only in authorized areas.

Business Activities

Permits are required for:

• Selling any merchandise.
• Posting or distributing any handbill, circular, paper, or notice.
• Conducting or participating in a public meeting assembly, or special event.

Audio Devices

Please operate any audio device such as a radio or musical instrument so that it will not disturb other Forest visitors.

A permit is required to operate a public address system in or near a campsite, developed recreation site or over a body of water.

Fireworks and Firearms

Use of fireworks or other explosives is prohibited within campgrounds and other recreation sites.

Firing a gun is not allowed:

• In or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area.
• Across or on a road or body of water.
• In any circumstance whereby any person may be injured or property damaged.

National Forest Wilderness

Motor vehicles or motorized equipment are not allowed in wilderness areas.

Preserve the wilderness - "Leave only footprints - take only pictures".

General

BE CAREFUL!! Look out for natural hazards and dangers when you are in the forest. If you hike off trails or swim or dive in streams or lakes, you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK. You are primarily responsible for your own safety.

By following these reminders, your outdoor recreation experience should prove rewarding and other visitors will likewise enjoy their visit to the National Forest.

Regional Foresters and Forest Supervisors may issue orders which close or restrict the use of certain areas when the need arises. These orders will be posted so as to reasonably bring them to the attention of National Forest visitors. Copies of such orders will also be available in Forest Supervisor and District Ranger Offices.

Information on all permit requirements is available from any Forest Service office.

If you have questions, or need help, please contact your nearest Forest Officer or visit the nearest Forest Service office.

OBEY FEDERAL LAWS