Backcountry Member’s Rules
- Leave No Trace. Pack it in, and Pack it out!
- Please print two membership cards. Please carry ID and membership card with you while on the premises and place one on the dashboard of your vehicle.
- Membership includes access to the trail system, wilderness areas, and lower lake (some weekends not available due to Event Space rental. Check our event calendar.)
- Event space (cabin, pavilion, camping orchards, and upper lake) are out of bounds areas. Membership will be revoked for interacting with Event clients in these areas, or cycling/hiking through these areas. Look for signage at the edge of these areas.
- Members may purchase a ticket to festivals at a $20 discount, but may not enter festivals otherwise.
- We recommend members carry a phone in case of emergency.
- No weapons of any type allowed with the exception of a utilities knife.
- Dog owners must carry a leash, and dogs must have on an identifying collar or harness.
- Dogs must be friendly on or off leash to other dogs, hikers and cyclists.
- Dog owners must be able to control their pet.
- Dog waste must be removed out of the trails, and roadways. Dog waste bags should not be left to be picked up later.
- Cyclists must ride under control.
- Cyclists must be courteous to hikers, and slow down.
- Share the trail
- No fires
- No making new trails. Submitting ideas for new trails welcome.
- Do not remove or damage foliage or plants that are not in the trail.
- Please use provided porto johns. If not possible, all bathroom stuff MUST happen at least 200 feet from open water. Bury solid waste, and remove paper products.
- Property must be vacated by season hours. Summer 8am-8pm. Winter 8am-6pm
- If trails need maintenance please inform staff, or send message to Deerfields.