Minimum Impact River Camping

Due to the pristine nature of the river corridor, camping is allowed only in designated camp areas identified by a BLM/USFS map or sign. A free self-issue permit is required and is available at the boat access areas or on-line at the BLM website. The trip leader must have this permit in possession during the overnight river visit and display it to BLM or Forest Service personnel upon their request. Camping is prohibited within a bald eagle habitat area. Portable toilets are required for overnight camping.

• Water is NOT available at the camp areas. 
• If nessary to use water from the river boil, filter, or chemically treat all drinking, cooking and dish washing water.

Waste Disposal

• All visitors must carry out all solid human waste and toilet paper using an approved carry-out system. 
• Each party must have in their possession a human-waste carryout system that is large enough to accommodate the entire party.
• An approved portable toilet system must be reusable, washable, water tight, and SCAT Machine or RV dump compatible.
• Portable toilets with snap-on lids (such as ammo cans or plastic buckets) are required to have a rubber gasket in the lid.  Firepans / Portable Toilets
• Plastic bag liners are not acceptable with the exception of solid human waste pouches, such as WAG® bags and RESTOP 2® bag systems.
• At camp, set up your toilet facilities in a location screened from view and at least 100 feet from the water.
• Food scraps and other waste left at campsites make pests out of skunks, bears and other wildlife. Please keep wildlife wild! Do not intentionally feed wildlife, and pack out all garbage.
• Three dumping stations are available for disposal of waste:
  -Palisades Dam (located in campground)
  -Byington Boat Access
  -Beeches Corner (Junction of Highway 26 and Ammon Road)

Trash

• River users are responsible for packing out all garbage and trash. 
• Never sink cans or bottles in the river.
• Before leaving camp, make a final check for small trash such as cigarette butts and twist ties.
• Do not burn trash in campfires.

Fires

• Fire pans are required and must be at least 12 inches by 12 inches wide, with at least a 3 inch lip to contain the ash. 
• Elevate fire pan off the ground to prevent scorching.
• All visitors must pack out ash before leaving site.
• Burn "dead and down" wood instead of cutting dead tree limbs.
• Most overnight campers use the canyon and much of the firewood is being gathered and used. Bring your own firewood!
• Firepans / Portable Toilets 
  

Trespass

Please respect the rights of others. Private land is intermingled with public land along the river. Please don't enter private land without the permission of the land owner.