National Park Service 

U.S. Department of the Interior 

Donoho Basin Group Camping 

1. It is required to read A, B and C inside

brochure then check off below to show

your understand the following : 

 __ A Group Camping Regulations

 __ B Leave No Trace

 __ C Food storage and Bear Safety 

2. Sign and date below

3. Carry this brochure with you while you

are traveling to and camping at Donoho

Basin.

4. Dates Lower Camping ___________

Dates Upper camping ___________

I have read and understand the Wrangell St. Elias 

National Park and Preserve’s policies on group 

camping regulations, Leave No Trace, and best 

practices on camping in bear county and understand 

any persons violating any of these conditions and 

or requirements may be subject to (civil or criminal) 

penalties. 

Signature ________________________ 

Name (print)________________________ 

Date ________________________ 

Donoho Basin Regulations and Camping Map Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve

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Donoho Group Camping Regulations Leave No Trace Food Storage and Bear Safety

• All groups of 8 or more must register to camp at Donoho

Basin. Education and registration can be done online, by

phone or in person at the Kennecott Visitor Center from

Memorial - Labor Day. Registration includes contacting

the park, reading, signing and possessing this brochure

with the group.

• Guided groups in Donoho Basin are limited to no more

than 12 clients. A minimum ratio of one guide per six

clients must be maintained. Unguided groups are limited

to no more than 12 persons total.

• Minimum camp distance between associated groups is

one-half mile.

• To register please e-mail the park at 

wrst_backcountry@nps.gov or contact Wrangell-St. Elias 

National Park and Preserve at 907-822-5234 during 

normal business hours.

• From May 15 to September 15 Donoho Camping

Regulations 36 CFR 13.25(a) are in effect.

1. Donoho Basin has a group size limit. Please prepare

for your groups skill level, food, and food storage needs.

2. Travel on existing routes and camp on durable surfaces

if possible. Locate route and camping options on the

enclosed map or talk to a Park Ranger.

3. It is prohibited to “dispose of human body waste within

100 feet of a water source..., or campsite, or within site

of a trail.” [36CFR2.14.] For groups, it is recommended,

utilizing a latrine trench dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at a

minimum of 200 feet from a water source, high

watermark on a body of water, a campsite or

within sight of a trail. Pack out all toilet paper and

hygiene items.

4. Leave what you find. It is prohibited to remove

archeological and fossils artifacts [36CFR 13.20 and 43

CFR part 3]

5. Wood is difficult to obtain at Donoho Basin. Plan on

using a cook stove.

6. Respect wildlife. It is best to observe quietly from a

distance and behave in ways that do not force the animal

to change its behavior.

7. Not everyone travels to the wilderness for the same

reason. Respect other visitor intentions and help

protect the quality of every ones experience. Be

courteous on the trail as well as in the camp. Maintain

group size and camp location limits.

Proper Food Storage Required 

• All food, toiletries, garbage, and items with an odor must

be secured within a Bear–Resistant Food Container

(BRFC).

• You can supply your own BRFC, ask your outfitter, or

inquire with Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Centers for (free

rental) Bear–Resistant Food Containers (BRFC).

• Bears do not like being surprised. Always make noise and 

group together while traveling in low visibility areas.

• Be alert and aware of bear sign and food sources (i.e. wild 

berries) while hiking and selecting a campsite.

• Do not prepare or consume food within a 100 yards from

your tent and food storage areas.

• Camp in areas with good visibility. Ensure that a bear has

room to travel around your camp.

• If a bear is encountered, group together and make noise.