You will enjoy these kinds of sights. Be safe. Photo Location: Great Sand Dunes National Park
For more information on camping within the National Park Service, please go to this site.
Set Up a Safe Camp
Camping doesn’t feel as enjoyable without having a campfire, and it’s the ideal option to wind down your day in the shade of the stars. The safety of campfires is crucial to stop injuries and wildfires from happening. Learn how to safely create, maintain and put out campfires .
Everyone loves a campfire while camping. Be sure you know how to safely make, maintain, and extinguish one.
Personal Safety
Be aware of family members, yourself and your friends. Be aware of your friends and family members to make sure that their well-being and energy levels are in good condition when you’re camping or exploring the park. It is not a good idea to discover halfway on a hike that somebody was sick. Know when to turn around, make your backup plan or pack it up. For more information on the safety of camping with kids, visit the page on camping for kids. Consult with a doctor or another health professional if you have any concerns about the fitness level, medical issues or medication requirements*
Be aware of the environment around you. Since camping is in the open, you are exposed to different levels of temperature, cold dryness, wetness and heat. In excess of any one of these may cause harm. There is also the chance of environmental dangers. Like we said before, make sure to check with an official from the park or the host of the campsite about any conditions or alerts for the park, like wildlife sightings in the vicinity, extreme weather, such as flash lightning or flooding, Dead trees and rock fall pollution levels, and many more.
Make sure that the equipment is operating in a proper manner throughout your journey. Before you embark for a hike, kayak trip, or other activity that you can enjoy in the park, be sure to go through your equipment lists and make sure that everything is working. Don’t forget your 10 essentials.
Layer your clothes to allow you to take off or add layers as needed to remain at ease. The most important thing is to remain dry and warm.
Put on boots. Boots provide you with a more solid feet and will prevent getting your ankle bent.
Make sure to remove any safety hazards for tripping on your website, particularly around the cooking area, where there is a risk of fire and sharp objects might be found.
Keep an eye on the sky. Be aware of the forecast for weather and be ready for changes in weather conditions.
Respect Wildlife
Follow these guidelines to make sure you are safe and your pets in the parks with regard to wildlife
Do not feed wildlife at any time. Feeding wildlife sets up the expectation that they will receive meals from your (and others camping) at some point in the near future. This could make them stubborn and sometimes violent and could attract wildlife to your campsite.
Beware of contact with animals. While it’s certainly tempting to get close to wildlife, it can be extremely dangerous.
Make sure your food is away from the reach of wildlife. Food can generally be stored in your vehicle however, certain campgrounds might require food storage lockers, or other ways to keep food safe from wildlife.
Clean up your campsite. Recycle any food packaging and food scraps into garbage bags and dispose of them in the camp’s trash bin when you leave the campground or return to sleep.
Don’t feed wildlife. Not only could they become more aggressive towards you, but they’ll increase the likelihood to become an issue to campers who visit the campsite after you.
Don’t bring food into your tent. While it’s tempting, having the perfect midnight snack in your bag It could draw animals.