Tips for Good River Excursions and Camping from Saco Bound

First, be safe and know before you go.
Check weather forecasts and river conditions.
Always be prepared!
Respect nature and those around you.
Take out more trash than you packed in and practice “Leave No Trace” principles:
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Now, as you head to the outdoors be responsible and use some common sense. You need to consider, weather, environment, capacity of your river craft and duration of your trip.

Keep your essentials and valuables in a dry bag along with a change of clothes. Keep your keys in a safe place or leave them near you car or at base camp.
First Aid Kit
Shelter: tent, tarp, sleeping bag
Personal items: proper clothing, proper footwear, medications, sunscreen, bug repellent, biodegradable toilet paper, cat trowel and biodegradable soap
Food & Utensils Water – 1 gallon per person per day
Camping Stove or Firewood
Matches / Lighter and a Flash Light
River Map
Cell Phone
Maine state law requires a state fire permit. These can be obtained at swans falls dam while on the river or Jockey Cap store in Fryeburg, ME on rte 302.

Every one in a watercraft must have a USCG approved personal floation device. Please wear it at all times!