- Campsite availability is on a first come first served basis only - reservations are not accepted.
- Camping is allowed only in the two established campgrounds – River Marsh Campground and Upper Lake Campground and is restricted to 16 consecutive days within any 30-day period.
- Dispersed or backcountry camping in Refuge wilderness areas, along roadsides, or areas outside of the established campgrounds is not permitted.
- Upper Lake Campground has potable spring water.
- Both campgrounds provide vault toilets. Please do not discard trash into the toilets.
- Fees for camping are: $7 per site per night; $5 per site per night with a Federal Interagency Annual, Senior, Access, or Volunteer pass; $4 for extra vehicle per site per night.
- Large campers and RVs are not recommended due to rough roads and jagged rocks in the roadbed causing flat tires.
- RVs and large camp trailers cannot be accommodated in the Upper Lake campground due to limited and confined space for vehicles to turn around.
- Larger vehicles are encouraged to utilize the River Marsh Campground at Lower Red Rock Lake.
- All bear attractants, including but not limited to food and garbage, must be stored acceptably in bear-proof storage at night (unless in immediate use) and during the day if unattended. Please use the bear storage boxes present in the campgrounds or store food in a locked vehicle.
- Leave no trace. Pack out all trash generated during your stay. There are no trash removal services at the Refuge.
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