Dewitt Picnic Area

This Campground is in Bear Country - Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife - Failure to comply may 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 or Domestic Pets: - Owners must: - Must control the dog by a leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times - Clean up dog feces immediately - Limit two dogs per campsite - Do not allow dogs to: - Rush, threaten, or attack people/animals - Obstruct or interfere with people, vehicles, or property - Cause damage to vegetation, habitat, or harass wildlife

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 trashin 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.

First Come First Served (FF) sites - You must claim a FF site in person on the day you wish to check-in. - A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy in real time. - The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the campground on the day you plan to check-in. - Availability cannot be predicted. - Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact camp hosts about availability. - Recommended arrival times vary by day. But weekends and holidays typically fill more quickly. - To claim an FF site, you must be physically present, occupy the site, and pay at that time. - There is no waiting list for FF sites.