The park bears the former president's name in honor of his devotion to practical conservation. Most of the North and South Units west of the river have been designated Wilderness, and they provide a home for a multitude of wildlife. And whatever you do, don't pet the rattlesnakes. Eighty-five miles of trails offer ample opportunity for solitude, as most visitors stay on park roads and in established campgrounds. In spring, when snowmelt fills the river, paddling can be excellent.
Excellent campsites exist all along the waterway.
Gathering firewood is prohibited.