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Large parts of the park are open to public use, specifically backcountry camping, outside of daylight hours. Camping in the park is subject to a fee and is restricted to designated campgrounds or in the backcountry with an overnight wilderness permit. Permits are available at park Wilderness Permit and Information Offices—the Wilderness Office on the east side of the park is adjacent to the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, and on the west side of the park, the Wilderness Office is located inside the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. Campfires are allowed only in certain areas where metal fire rings are provided.

When backcountry camping below tree line or in the Boulderfield of Longs Peak between April 1 and October 31, the park requires that all food items and garbage be secured inside a hard-sided commercially made carry-in/carry-out bear-resistant food storage container.

Always select a durable surface to camp on, and pack out everything that you bring in, including used toilet paper; toilet paper takes some time to decompose in the alpine environment and may even be dug up by animals, ruining another hiker’s experience. As for solid human waste, always bury it in cat holes at least 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) deep. For more information on backpacking and backcountry permits, visit www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm.