Kokoweef Dispersed Camping

Roadside and Undeveloped Camping Regulations

• Roadside and undeveloped camping must be in previously used sites outside of any posted no camping areas, or areas listed below.
• In order to protect sensitive habitat for wildlife, campsites must be more than 200 yards from any natural or constructed water source.
• Groups over 7 vehicles/ 25 people and/or organized events will need to obtain a permit Large groups can cause extensive damage to vegetation in non permitted areas. A permit ranger may be able to assist you and your group to find an appropriate site to stay.
• Vehicles must remain in previously disturbed areas. The creation of new campsites will not be allowed. Driving off of established roads is not permitted.
• Campfires are allowed in existing fire ring or in a fire pan. Constructing New Fire rings is not allowed
• Collecting and or cutting firewood is prohibited in the Preserve. Bring your firewood with your from outside the preserve
• Backcountry campers may camp anywhere in the Preserve outside of designated day use only areas but must erect their tent out of sight of paved roads.
• Trash must be packed out, leave the area cleaner than you found it.
• Human waste must be buried at least 6 inches deep, toilet paper needs to be packed out as trash. Nobody likes to find used toilet paper on their national park experience.
• Do not bury or leave behind any food scraps, trash, or compost. This attracts ravens and other predators of the threatened desert tortoise.