Packing out all materials including garbage will leave your campsite and trails ready for the next backcountry user. Do not feed animals. Pack out all food scraps. Allow wild animals to eat their natural diet. Choose bathroom break locations wisely.
Improper sanitation can contaminate streams and lakes.
Make your toilet well away from camp and at least 100 feet away from any standing or running water. Dig a shallow trench and cover after use. Pack out all toilet paper. Dispose of waste or wash water at least 100 feet away from any water source. Although the clear, cold water of streams is very tempting, it should be boiled or disinfected before it is consumed.