Function

• Camping rules center on three areas---safety, the environment and resource protection. Each park may have specific rules, and some may vary by season.
  
  

Basic Camping Laws

• Most parks limit the number of campers, not only in total, but by site---both at campgrounds and in the backcountry. A 2-tent/6-person site limit may be imposed. Campground fees and backcountry permits are required.
  
  

Fire Regulations

• During dry periods, fires may be banned except in park-supplied receptacles or designated pits. Firewood cannot be brought in from outside areas due to possible contamination by non-native insects.
  
  

Food Storage

• Food must be stored in closed containers so wildlife will not be attracted to the camp site. All pets must be on a leash.
  
  

Other Regulations

• National park campgrounds impose "quiet hours", e.g., 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. No hunting or firearms are permitted. Backcountry campers are required to stay on trails to protect native vegetation, and may camp only in designated areas.