Alpine Lakes Wilderness Restrictions - Forestwide or multi-district

Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited in order to protect the ecological integrity of lakes, streams, forests, meadows, and to enhance the wilderness character and resources of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, until further notice. 

(1) Entering or being in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness between May 15 and October 31, 36 CFR 261.57(a).

(2) Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire, except for self-contained, carry-in devices such as stoves, in the areas listed in Exhibit A, 36 CFR 261.52(a). 

(3) Camping at other than a designated camp site within 1/2-mile, horizontal distance, of the areas listed in Exhibit B, 36 CFR 261.58. 

(4) Camping within 200 feet, horizontal distance, of the shoreline of the lakes listed in Exhibit C, 36 CFR 261.58(e). 

(5) Camping with pack and saddle animals within 1/2-mile, horizontal distance, of the areas listed in Exhibit D, 36 CFR 261.58(e). 

(6) Camping with pack and saddle animals at other than a designated pack and saddle animal camp site within 1/2-mile, horizontal distance, of the areas listed in Exhibit E. Camping at these sites is prohibited unless the party includes pack and saddle animals, 36 CFR 261.58(e). 

(7) Hitching or tethering any horse, mule, donkey or burro directly to a highline or tree for more than 30 minutes unless the front feet of the animal are constrained, or unless the tie point to the highline is more than 8 feet from a tree. Hitching any pack and saddle animal to a tree under 6 inches in diameter. Hitching any pack and saddle animal to a tree for more than 4 hours, 36 CFR 261.58(aa). 

(8) Dogs must be leashed on trails listed in Exhibit F, 36 CFR 261.55(c). 

(9) Possessing or transporting a dog in the locations listed in Exhibit G, 36 CFR 261.58(s). 

(10) Camping or being within an area specifically marked as closed to public entry, 36 CFR 261.57(a).

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Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order: (1) Persons with a valid permit or waiver specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission. (2) Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.