Check at a Ranger Station or Wilderness Information Center for the latest conditions and forecast. Additional weather information. Wilderness Camping Options Trailside, Alpine and Crosscountry are your three options for camping zones. While the majority of hikers choose Trailside camps, Alpine and Crosscountry zones offer a unique wilderness experiences needing a higher degree of Leave No Trace understanding and practice. Most backpackers prefer to use sites established by the National Park Service.
Most camps have toilet facilities, marked sites, and a nearby water source.
Camping along trails is permitted ONLY at the established trailside camps. Within established crosscountry zones you choose your own campsite. Camps must also be at least 100' from lakes, streams, and other wetlands. Crosscountry zone use limits pertain between June 1 and September 30, and whenever less than 2 feet of protective snow cover exists. Between October 1 and May 31 when snow dep is 2 feet or more, crosscountry parties may include up to 12 people.