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<p>There are 65 backcountry (or primitive) campsites in the park. The campsites are numbered, site-specific (meaning you camp at the site you are registered for) and outfitted with a metal fire ring.</p>

<p>Campers are required to dig a 6-inch hole and bury waste at least a quarter of a mile from any campsite, trail or body of water. Composting privies are located near some of the sites. Bear bags must be suspended at least 12 feet above the ground and far enough from the tree to prevent an animal from reaching or jumping on them.</p>

<p>Reservations May 15 through Oct. 14 are strongly recommended (available six months in advance and up to 72 hours before arrival) at <a href="http://www.midnrreservations.com" target="blank">MiDNRReservations</a> or 1-800-44PARKS.</p> 

<p><strong>Check-in process</strong><br />
Backcountry campers must check in to obtain their backcountry camping permit (online reservations receipts are not the same as a permit). Check-in hours (Eastern Time Zone) and locations include:</p>
<ul>
<li>May 15 through Oct. 14: Park visitor center, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.</li>
<li>Oct. 15 through May 14: Park headquarters, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Dispersed winter camping</strong><br />
Dispersed winter camping is available in the backcountry once the ground is snow-covered. To take advantage of this option, you must register at park headquarters Dec. 1 through May 15 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.</p> 

<p>Please use appropriate <a href=?https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/? target=?blank?>Leave No Trace techniques</a>.</p>