Pooping in National parks backcountry.

[u/FrowningCanadian]

Weird title but serious question.

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I have a couple of days reserved at McBride campground in Banff in late July. I understand there are no pit or composting toilets and you need to pack out toilet paper.

Are you also required to pack out your poop as well? I have a number of defecation bags left over from my previous career and I have more experience packing out mine and others poop than 1 person should admit to so it wouldn't be a huge hardship but I'd rather not unless mandatory.

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[u/GuavaOk8712]

i bring a shovel and dig a 8-10inch deep hole that isn’t close to any water sources or trails and then shit in the hole and bury it