I would encourage the FS to continue to allow dispersed
camping, managing those areas where camping is not
compatible to FS plans with “No Camping Here” signs.
Dispersed camping is a treasure that exists only here
in the west, (Calif. not withstanding) I think it is
an experience, that, when gone, will never again be
available. The Granola’s have their wilderness areas
set aside for their kids, well, I think we should put
forth the effort to save dispersed camping for as long as
we can.
Comment by Jack Weller — January 25, 2006 @ 12:11 am
Responsible use of the public lands, using the leave-no-trace principles should be allowed…but how do you regulate irresponsible users. Educate, educate, educate.
Comment by Betty Stokes — March 23, 2006 @ 2:18 pm
I also love the idea of dispersed camping. However, the only place to camp and escape the constant drone of ATVs is in the developed campsites (and even that is not guaranteed).
It would be nice if some areas that are designated for dispersed camping were also designated as non-ATV areas. For instance the Ikes Valley area on Cedar Mountain would be ideal, as it is really at the very end of the ATB trails and is essentially isolated from the remainder of the mountain. I could then take my family and enjoy the rewards of dispersed camping without ATVs.
Comment by Shawn Heneghan — May 18, 2006 @ 10:08 am
I would encourage the FS to continue to allow dispersed
Comment by Jack Weller — January 25, 2006 @ 12:11 amcamping, managing those areas where camping is not
compatible to FS plans with “No Camping Here” signs.
Dispersed camping is a treasure that exists only here
in the west, (Calif. not withstanding) I think it is
an experience, that, when gone, will never again be
available. The Granola’s have their wilderness areas
set aside for their kids, well, I think we should put
forth the effort to save dispersed camping for as long as
we can.
Responsible use of the public lands, using the leave-no-trace principles should be allowed…but how do you regulate irresponsible users. Educate, educate, educate.
Comment by Betty Stokes — March 23, 2006 @ 2:18 pmI also love the idea of dispersed camping. However, the only place to camp and escape the constant drone of ATVs is in the developed campsites (and even that is not guaranteed).
It would be nice if some areas that are designated for dispersed camping were also designated as non-ATV areas. For instance the Ikes Valley area on Cedar Mountain would be ideal, as it is really at the very end of the ATB trails and is essentially isolated from the remainder of the mountain. I could then take my family and enjoy the rewards of dispersed camping without ATVs.
Comment by Shawn Heneghan — May 18, 2006 @ 10:08 am