Leave No Trace on

the Squam Lakes

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 sensative 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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