Here is the UMP covering the High Peaks Wilderness Area for Essex, Franklin and Hamilton Counties.

Additional information, see Fact Sheet, packing a bear canister.

Wilderness Areas in the Adirondack Park

1) Day Use:
Groups hiking within the park are limited to 15 or less.

2) Overnight:
Groups that camp within the park are limited to 8 or less.

3) Affiliated Groups:
Affiliated groups, such as Boy Scouts or groups that exceed the Day Use, 15 size limit or Overnight, 8 group size limit. These groups must split into smaller groups which do not violate rules 1 or 2 above. These smaller groups must maintain a 1 mile distance between them at all times.

For additional information see Rule 190.13.

1) There is no camping allowed at elevations above 4,000 feet. There is one exception between December 15 and April 30, camping is permitted only when an emergency condition arises.

2) Camping is permitted greater than 3,500 feet but less than 4,000 feet only at DEC designated camping sites.

3) Camping at elevations under 3,500 feet is allowed throughout the park but is prohibited within 150 feet of any road, trail, spring, stream, pond or other body of water except at camping areas designated by the DEC.

4) Camping is allowed up to four consecutive nights when no permit is carried. This includes lean-tos, tent sites and primitive tent sites.

5) Camping permits are required for any stay beyond 4 nights or when group sizes exceeds 10.

For additional information see Rule 190.13.

2) Campfires are permitted within the Western High Peak Region but are forbidden above 4,000 feet.

3) Within the Western High Peaks and Dix Region, campfires are prohibited within 150 feet of any road, trail, spring, stream, pond or other body of water except that a campfire may be ignited or maintained at a primitive tent site or lean-to site.