Birches Picnic Area

This Campground is in Bear Country, - Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife. - Failure to comply can result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment. - Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives.

Dogs are NOT allowed (only service animals) and owner may be fined $650.

This is a watershed area; - Visitors will be fined for bringing domestic pets or livestock into the area. - Wading and playing in the water is not allowed.

Picnic Area Etiquette and Rules: - Gates open at 7a.m. Gates close at 10p.m. - Picnicking is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond the boundaries of your site. - Maximum occupancy is 8 people per single site. - Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the canyon. - Leave No Trace - Put all garbage in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in vehicle or bear box. - Remove all personal property and trash when leaving. - Unclean campsites will be reported to the district ranger LEO - Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine. - Do not put garbage or fish waste in toilets. - Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed. - No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet.