Wilderness Regulations:

• Off trail travel is only permissible above 4,500 feet in elevation.
• Campfires are prohibited at the Douglas Spring and Grass Shack Campgrounds. Gas stoves are encouraged at all campgrounds.
• Where campfires are allowed, make sure your fire is completely extinguished before departing.
• Only dead and downed wood may be collected and burned.
• Mechanized or motorized vehicles are prohibited in the wilderness area.
• Pets are prohibited on all trails within Saguaro National Park.
• Outhouses are provided at all six designated campgrounds. Elsewhere, bury human waste at least 150 feet from trails, meadows and water sources.
• Do not put trash in the outhouses.
• Firearms and other weapons are prohibited throughout Saguaro National Park.
• Digging trenches around tents or modifying camp areas is prohibited.
• Camping is allowed in designated campgrounds only. Do not deviate from your itinerary.
• Pack out everything you pack in.
• Camping permits must be visible while hiking in/out of the wilderness area. At all other times, leave permit on your tent.
• Persons under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• Permits may be issued up to two months in advance, but no later than 12:00 noon the day of departure.
• The total length of stay may not exceed 10 days, with no more than 5 consecutive days at any one campground.
• Maximum group size is 18 persons.
• Camping permit applications received by mail or fax must be fully complete to have the camping permit mailed back to you.