We want you to be safe, and as a visitor to a national park, you're responsible for your own safety. Please remember to:
- Plan for your park visit—careful planning will prevent many safety issues.
- Research and learn about possible risks with the park environment and your camping trip before you go.
- Seek and listen to the information, advice, and warnings provided by park staff.
- Know your physical and mental limits.
- Take action by using good judgment, along with selecting the right equipment and supplies, to prevent any injuries during your visit.
![A snowy mountain is reflected in a mountain lake](/common/uploads/grid_builder/camping/crop16_9/8718EA3F-1DD8-B71B-0BF483C80E4EC7A3.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Before the Trip
Safety considerations before you head outdoors to camp.
![A Park Ranger greets a visitor in a car at the entrance station](/common/uploads/grid_builder/camping/crop16_9/86D662D7-1DD8-B71B-0B114613D12B6C19.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Upon Arrival
Now that you arrived, here is what you should do.
![Four people set at a picnic table](/common/uploads/grid_builder/camping/crop16_9/859162EB-1DD8-B71B-0BC60D5BAADA378F.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
During Your Stay
What you should know about safety during your stay.
![A woman breaks down a tent](/common/uploads/grid_builder/camping/crop16_9/85FC5B2F-1DD8-B71B-0B962113BDCA4D36.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
After the Trip
Just a few things to do now that the trip is over.
Last updated: May 24, 2018