Most National Forest System lands are open, free of charge for your use and enjoyment. Entrance and user fees may be charged at some areas. Some of the areas are operated by private concessionaires under special use permits issued by the Forest Service. Please practice Safety and Leave No Trace to make your visit safe and enjoyable while protecting resources we all enjoy.
Be Bear Aware!
Seeing a black bear is a memorable experience. If you want the experience to be positive rather than negative, follow these tips:
-
Keep a clean campsite. Store food and garbage in closed vehicles and out of sight.
-
Never put food scraps in the campfire-it attracts bears and skunks.
-
Don't keep food, shampoo, or anything that smells, in tents or sleeping areas.
-
Store stoves and Dutch ovens in a vehicle or secure place when not using.
-
When camping in the backcountry, hang food and garbage from a tree limb at least 10 feet from the ground and 5 feet from the tree trunk. The tree should be at least 100 yards from your sleeping area.
-
Some bears also target motor oil, insect repellant, liquor, and other things that look like food. Put these items away.
If bears become accustomed to human food, they may become aggressive towards humans or cause property damage. To protect people, these bears may have to be destroyed.
For more information, visit www.bebearaware.org
Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act 2010 Accomplishment Reports
The Act provides agencies with recreation fee authority for 10 years, which will allow the agencies to make improvements and provide additional services to forest visitors. Click here to view the accomplishment reports.
|
