Campfire regulations vary throughout the year. Check at Ranger Station. Waterproof matches and candle for fire starter. First aid kit. Trowel for sanitation and fire.
Some people also consider mosquito repellent and toilet tissue essential.
Be on the lookout for them. Examples are fallen trees, steep drop-offs, falling limbs and trees, fences, and swift streams. Poison Oak, watch for rattlesnakes. They appear anytime, anywhere. Normally they only want to get away from you, but be alert, particularly around water sources and shaded areas.