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Natural Areas
Leave No Trace on Squam Lakes

Leave No Trace

Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Know the area and what to expect
• Select appropriate equipment
• Repackage food to reduce litter

Leave What You Find
• Minimize shoreline and campsite alteration
• Avoid damaging live plants and trees

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
• Camp only at designated SLA campsites
• Always stay on the trails
• Concentrate impact on durable surfaces

Respect Wildlife
• Enjoy wildlife at a distance - at least 150 feet
• Avoid sensitive habitat areas
• Leave your pets at home

Properly Dispose of Waste
• Pack It In, Pack It Out
• Toilets are provided at Moon & Bowman Islands & NEFFA
• Disperse soap and food residues at least 200 feet from the lake

Be Considerate of Other Visitors
• Let Nature's Sound Prevail
• Only land at public conservation areas
• Keep your group size small

Minimize Impact of Campfires
• Bring firewood if you plan on having a campfire at SLA Campsites
• Never leave a campfire unattended 
• Bring a campstove for cooking

 

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