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43 CFR §6302.15

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
  1. (a)You may remove or disturb natural resources for non-commercial purposes in wilderness areas, including prospecting, provided—
    1. (1)You do it in a manner that preserves the wilderness environment, using no more than non-motorized hand tools and causing minimal surface disturbance; and
    2. (2)
      1. (i)Your proposed activity conforms to the applicable management plan; or
      2. (ii)You have a BLM authorization if one is required by statute or regulation.
  2. (b)Where BLM allows campfires in a wilderness, you may gather a reasonable amount of wood for use in your campfire.