Cooking & Cleaning

• Fires in parks and campgrounds are permitted only where metal fire rings are provided.
• Burn only the wood provided and be aware that supplies may be limited.
• Collecting and burning dead wood is not permitted.
• Cooking with a portable stove is recommended.
• If you choose to have a fire, make sure it is completely extinguished before going to sleep or leaving camp.
• For splitting wood, an axe is provided at the woodpile at backcountry campgrounds.
• Pack out all food waste and garbage. Leftover food should not be buried, dumped in the outhouse or burned.
• Do not clean pots and dishes in any water source. Instead, carry water a good distance away to wash your dishes. Dump the soapy ("grey") water in the outhouse.
• Wash and bathe at least 50 metres from any water source.
• Keep food, garbage, toiletry items (like soap and toothpaste) and clothing used while cooking out of reach of bears.
  • Hang/store food bags on racks or storage lockers provided.
  • Always secure your food before going to sleep or leaving camp.
  • Never store food or toiletries in your tent.

Disposal of Human Waste

• When hiking, urinate at least 50 metres from trails and water sources.
• When hiking, defecate in a cathole (catholes should be 15-20 centimetres deep and 50 metres from trails and water sources). Bury your waste then replace the topsoil.
• Pack out toilet paper or dispose of it in an outhouse.
• If you are travelling on snow or ice or in the high alpine, please pack out your waste.
• While at camp, use the outhouse to urinate or defecate.