Instructions

• Step 1: Choose an attractive location Choose a location that offers attractive scenery where you will enjoy spending time.
• Step 2: Choose a site close to water Locate your site close to a source of clean water if you are not bringing water with you.
• TIP: Avoid setting up a camp site on low ground if there is a chance that it might rain.
• Step 3: Choose a site near firewood Choose a site where the collection of dry firewood is permitted if you plan to use wood as your source of fuel.
• Step 4: Choose a previously used site Choose a camp site that has already been used by other campers. This minimizes your impact on the land.
• Step 5: Choose a site with privacy Select a camp site that affords privacy and that is away from outside disturbances.
• FACT: Did you know? Some consider the yurt used by Mongolian nomads to be a parallel to the Native American teepee.

You Will Need

• Attractive location
• Water
• Fuel
• Previously used location
• Privacy
• High ground (optional)