National Park Service: Camping Grades 6 to 8🚐 Campers and RVs🌲 Nature

Staying Safe

National Park Service: Camping · 2018-05-24 · 1 min read
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  • Plan for your park visit—careful planning will prevent many safety issues.
  • Research and learn about possible risks with the park environment and your camping trip before you go.
  • Seek and listen to the information, advice, and warnings provided by park staff.
  • Know your physical and mental limits.
  • Take action by using good judgment, along with selecting the right equipment and supplies, to prevent any injuries during your visit.
A snowy mountain is reflected in a mountain lake

Safety considerations before you head outdoors to camp.

A Park Ranger greets a visitor in a car at the entrance station

Now that you arrived, here is what you should do.

Four people set at a picnic table

What you should know about safety during your stay.

A woman breaks down a tent

Just a few things to do now that the trip is over.

Other tips for staying safe while camping

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Last updated: May 24, 2018

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