Explore Free Camping Options and Unique Sites in Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

• The first principle of Leave No Trace is:

  Plan ahead and .

• How do you know if you can have a campfire? (Check all that apply)

  When you arrive check other campers to see if any of them have a fire.
  Ask your friends online if they know if campfires are allowed.
  Check regulations online or by talking to a ranger.
  Check postings at your destination.

• The second principle of Leave No Trace is:

  Travel and camp on surfaces.

• Camp at least feet away from any water source.

• Which surfaces are good places to pitch your tent? (Check all that apply)

  Hard, rocky surfaces.
  Thick grasses are ideal places especially if you forgot a sleeping pad.
  Packed soil.

• The third principle of Leave No Trace is:

  Dispose of properly.

• Whatever you Pack In you should Pack .

• If you need to poop outside what should you do: (Check all that apply)

  Make sure your waste and toilet paper are covered by rocks.
  Dig a cat hole and bury your waste and toilet paper.
  Never disturb the soil by digging and burying your waste.

• The fourth principle of Leave No Trace is:

  Minimize impacts.

• Never cut wood off trees, and leave larger logs .

• What are some best practices when having a campfire: (Check all that apply)

  Burn coals down to ashes.
  Always Pack Out the ashes.
  Use already established fire pits.

• The fifth principle of Leave No Trace is:

  what you find.

• The sixth principle of Leave No Trace is:

  Respect .

• Select all the activities we should NOT do:

  Sneak up on wildlife.
  Feed wildlife.
  Let our pets bark and chase wildlife.
  Leave food out overnight.

• The seventh and last principle of Leave No Trace is:

  Be considerate of other .

• Camp well off the .

• Yield to uphill and all stock animals.

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