Most access to the park's rugged, majestic interior is by hiking and backpack camping along 80 miles of marked trails. The National Park Service advises that only experienced, well-equipped backpackers should enter the primitive back country for extended stays. Permits are required for overnight trips and camping is allowed in designated areas only. A geology exhibit and slide program are at the McKittrick Canyon Visitor Center. Water, rest rooms, evening campfire programs.
Containerized fuel stoves only.