WASATCH WATERSHED REGULATIONS

WATERSHED SIGN AT LAKE MARY

Watershed Regulations

Please observe these restrictions within our watersheds. Help keep your drinking water clean.

• No camping within 200 feet of water (Helps protect fragile lake and stream shores and keeps pollutants out of water).
• Check the forest service for fire restrictions and regulations in the backcountry.
• No swimming or bathing in lakes and streams (Keeps bacteria and other contaminants out of water sources).
• Wading is only allowed for fishermen wearing waders.
• No washing of food or dishes in lakes or streams.
• No dogs, horses and domestic animals permitted. (Keeps bacteria out of water sources).  Exceptions: search and rescue dogs, service dogs and some land owners may get special permits. 
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Salt Lake County watersheds: 

• Bell Canyon Creek and tributaries
• Big Cottonwood Canyon
• Big Willow Creek and tributaries
• City Creek Canyon (northeast of the treatment plant)
• Deaf Smith Canyon Creek and tributaries
• Emigration Canyon (above Burrs Fork)
• Lambs Canyon
• Little Cottonwood Canyon (including the town of Alta)
• Little Willow Creek and tributaries
• Mountain Dell Canyon
• Parley’s Canyon
• South Fork of Dry Creek

Human waste must be buried 6" deep, and 200' away from any water source or trail.