James Peak Wilderness Rules and Regulations

  • Motorized equipment, or mechanized transportation is prohibited, including motorcycles, chain saws, bicycles or carts. Wheelchairs are exempt.
  • Campfires are prohibited. Camp stoves are allowed.
  • Group size is limited to12 people or a combined total of 12 people and livestock.
  • Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.
  • Camping is prohibited within 100 feet of lakes, streams, and trails.
  • Stock:
    • Hobbled, tethered, or picketed livestock are prohibited within 100 feet of lakes, streams, or trails.
    • Grazing livestock within 100 feet of lakes, streams, or developed trails is prohibited.
  • Certified weed-free forage is required.  Only pelletized or steam-rolled feed grains, or certified weed-free hay, straw, or mulch are allowed in the Wilderness.

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