Saturday, 01 May 2010 05:46
(With the approach of the major camping season, please note the following rules provided by the Aspen Ranger District.)
Self registration is required at the trail heads in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass and Holy Cross Wilderness areas. There is no fee for this registration.
Camping groups are limited to 10 persons, 15 stock while in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Group size limit is 15 people and a maximum combination of 25 people and stock while in the Hunter Fryingpan Wilderness. Group size limits in the Holy Cross and Raggeds Wilderness Areas are 25 people and/or stock animals; and 15 persons and/or stock in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area.
Dogs must be on a leash less than six feet long at all times.
Camp 100 feet from water to protect stream banks and lake shore vegetation. Do not wash or bathe in lakes or streams. Use biodegradable soap and wash in camp. After using water, pour it out well away from water sources.
Camp in wooded areas, not in open meadows. Use existing campsites when available.
Gas stoves are encouraged in all areas and required in some. If you wish to build a fire please check what fire restrictions are in force at the time you are camping. If fires are allowed, keep them small and use an existing fire ring if available.
Carry out all garbage, aluminum foil, and cans and remove all existing trash left by others. Leave a clean camp and practice “leave no trace” ethics. Pack it in, pack it out!
Stay on trails and do not shortcut switchbacks…this causes erosion.
Thoroughly read the bulletin boards at the trailheads.
In the Maroon Bells-Snowmass wilderness we need your help in the following way:
American Lake Please do not camp on the small peninsula on the shore of the lake.
Camping must occur 100 feet from any water. This will aid in
restoring the vegetation in this area.
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