Whenever possible, stay on marked trails to ensure that plants are not trampled and avoid user-created trails to allow those areas time to recover. In particular, avoid off-trail routes that traverse fragile areas, such as wetlands, unstable slopes, and areas covered by dense shrubs. Maps and other information on recreation opportunities and restrictions can be obtained from your local BLM field office.

Always leave objects of interest, such as rocks, plants, and cultural artifacts as you found them in order to ensure that others will have the opportunity to discover, experience, and enjoy them. Taking natural items such as plants and berries jeopardizes the health of current and future plant populations since the removal of these reproductive parts reduces the survival rate of plants. Collection of seeds and flowers of rare and endemic plants in particular could potentially jeopardize the health of an entire species. Wildlife can also be impacted since they depend on plants and berries as a food source. Other natural objects like antlers, skeletons, rocks and fallen branches are also important to the ecosystem as a whole by providing food and shelter for both plants and animals.

Remember to always pack out whatever you pack in, including all litter. You can also help prevent the spread of weeds by cleaning all camping gear, clothing, shoes and tires before leaving an area in order to avoid spreading weed seeds to other areas; drive only on established roads or trails and away from weed-infested areas; and refrain from picking wildflowers, seeds, or plants, since many could actually be aggressive invasive weed species.