Leave No Trace on 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 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
• Please use firewood provided (transported firewood can introduce exotic beetles and other harmful pests)
• Never leave a campfire unattended
• Bring a campstove for cooking