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  • Rules for Camping

    Camping in developed recreation areas is limited to 14 consecutive days and there is a 24 hour waiting period to return. Camping in dispersed areas (hunt camps) is limited to 21 consecutive days. There is a 10 day waiting period before returning to the same area/location. 

    Don't forget:

    • Leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours in a developed recreation area is prohibited.
    • Campfires must be attended at all times and extinguished completely when you leave.
    • Campers/trailers on National Forest land must be properly licensed or registered.

Alert Start Date: January 1, 2012

Alert End Date: N/A

Contact Information

Contact Name: District Offices

Contact Number: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/alabama/offices

Contact Email: sm.fs.pa_alabama@usda.gov

Last updated February 20, 2026