Building Camp Fires in California

Obtain a free campfire permit, for campfires outside of developed campgrounds
Camp with a bucket, water, shovel &/or a fire extinguisher
Build campfires in designated areas ONLY; Obey all fire restrictions
If you must build a new rock ring, follow the guide on FireSafe
Gather wood for fuel — use only down or dead wood
Never [...]

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King of Litter?
 
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Graffiti, Soda Cans, and Cigarette Butts are a nuisance to nature.
As more and more office drones venture from their cubicles and out onto the unbeaten path, they leave behind the remnants of their bold treks for all to see. Refuse, human waste, smoldering campfires and crushed [...]

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Minimal Impact Camping
Camp Cleaning

No Soap in Streams, Creeks or Lakes: Even Biodegradable Soaps is not good for the poor fish downstream.
Bring a bucket or wash tub - Wash dishes & yourself 100′ from streams & lakes
Food away & dishes washed up before bed time. Keeping a clean camp will lessen the chance of [...]

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Litter seems to be nearly everywhere. Although there are trash cans at most campgrounds & developed picnic areas, lazy folks still seems oblivious to the fact that their ignorance is causing an eye sore for the rest of us. Does that bunny rabbit really need to look at your abandon water bottle in the bushes, [...]

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