Wilderness Regulations

Wilderness Regulations:

• Camping permits must be obtained on recreation.gov.
• 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.
• Use of firearms and other weapons is 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.
• Persons under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• 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.