River Campfire (2) Leave No Trace

You can help minimize campfire impacts.

Plan Ahead and Prepare

• Collect driftwood before you get to camp. (Nov. 1 – Feb. 28)
• Look for it on sandy beaches or on the rocks just above the waterline.
• If driftwood is longer than your arms, use a hand saw on it to make it fit in the fire pan.
• Avoid driftwood that is thicker than your wrist. It’s just too big.

Dispose of Waste Properly

• An elevated fire pan and fire blanket make cleanup fast and easy.
• Take your ash out with your garbage.

Respect Wildlife

• Leave dead and down wood for wildlife.

Be Considerate of Others

• Make having a campfire a special occasion.
• Use just enough wood.
• Keep your fire small or don’t have one at all.

Thanks for doing your part to protect Grand Canyon National Park.

 

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Slide Show

• Part 1: Campfire Wood Options
• Part 2: Leave No Trace

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