< Back to The Seven Principles

Travel and Camp on Durable Ground

Durable ground includes established tracks and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.

In popular areas:

• Concentrate use on existing tracks and campsites.
• To avoid further erosion, travel in single file in the middle of the track even when wet or muddy.

In more remote areas:

• Disperse use to prevent the creation of new tracks and campsites.
• Avoid places where impacts are just beginning to show.

If camping:

• Protect water quality by camping at least 30m from lakes and streams.
• Keep campsites small and discreet.
• Aim to leave your campsite as you found it, or better.