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Leave No Trace says to camp at least how far from lakes and streams?

200 feet.

  1. 200 feet ✔
  2. 20 feet
  3. 2 miles

Why: Camping at least 200 feet from water protects the plants and soil along the banks. That is about 70 to 80 adult steps.

Huh, didn't know that: In popular areas, Leave No Trace says to keep campsites small.

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Why did the stream like the Scouts? They gave it some space.
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Sources

  1. Leave No Trace Center: Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/travel-camp-on-durable-surfaces/
  2. National Park Service: Leave No Trace Seven Principles https://www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm

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