Camping Commandments

Respect the environment and the rights of others!

• Whenever possible, use existing campsites. Camp on durable surfaces and place tents on a non-vegetated area. Do not dig drainage trenches around tents
• Camp at least 50 metres from water
• For cooking, use a camp stove. They are always preferable to a campfire in terms of impact on the land
• Observe all fire restrictions. For fires, use only fallen timber. Gather firewood well away from your camp. Do not cut standing trees
• Let your fire burn down to a fine ash. Ensure your fire is completely extinguished
• Do not wash in streams and lakes. Detergents, toothpaste and soap harm fish and other aquatic life
• Wash 50 metres away from creeks and lakes. Discard the waste washing water so that it filters through the soil.
• In areas without toilets, bury your waste. Human waste should he disposed of in a shallow hole (12 to 18cm deep) at least 50 metres from water sources, camp sites or tracks. Cover and disguise the hole with natural materials. Use toilet paper sparingly. Dispose of it in the hole or pack it out.