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12. Camping Etiquette
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If you carry it in, please carry it out - this will eliminate litter.
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Camp in a designated campsite within designated campgrounds, unless you have obtained a
special camping permit.
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Protect water sources from contamination.
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Use biodegradable soap, or try hot water only, soapless dishwashing, bathing and clothes
washing.
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When using soap (even biodegradable) and toothpaste, do so at least 100 feet away from
natural water sources, wells or faucet water sources.
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Be a good neighbor -- control your noise and your pets.
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Be respectful of the natural environment -- keep the trees and shrubs alive and growing.
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When hiking, stay on designated trails. This keeps human damage and erosion in one place.
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Always keep your dog on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and away from public swimming
areas.
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Barking and not cleaning up after pets, leads to many complaints from other campers.
Campers are responsible for their pets at all times. Do not leave them unattended. Pets
should be on a leash 6 feet or less in length.
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Avoid borrowing tables from other sites. This creates problems for campground managers
and other campers, who must carry the table back to the site from which it was taken.
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Quiet Hours are typically from 10 p.m. until 7 a.m.. Voices carry far at night, so moderation
is essential.
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Nails and wires should not be used on trees because they can cause serious damage to trees.
In some areas it is illegal to put nails into a tree unless you have permission from the
landowner. Burning or carving names into the tree bark permanently scars or kills trees.
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Before leaving the campsite, clean your fire pit for the next camper.
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Clean your campsite before leaving. Make it as clean as you would want it if you were
arriving that day.
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Stay on the trails. Hiking off trails can be unsafe, damages vegetation and causes erosion.
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Leave your campsite spotlessly clean when you leave - the next camper will be thankful.
