The sheer number of people creating traffic in a wilderness area has an automatically negative impact on the environment. Even if we lived in a perfect world where everyone was environmentally conscious and followed the rules, the explosion in the number of visitors in outdoor recreation would still cause damage to most areas. Here are a few key things you can do in order to Leave No Trace on your next trip down the Kings River.

• Plan Ahead and Prepare

• Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

• Dispose of Human Waste Properly

• Leave What You Find

• Minimize Campfire Impacts

• Respect the Needs of Wildlife

• Be Considerate of Others for Solitude

River Requirements

• The use of any type of Glass or Styrofoam container is prohibited within the banks of Arkansas' navigable waterways.

• Coolers and other containers used for transporting food and beverages must be securely closed so that littering will not occur in the event of a capsize.

• Mesh trash bags are required to contain any trash along your trip.

• When out of cooler, a koozie (floating beverage holder) is required to prevent aluminum beverages from sinking.

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