I have taken my generator to IISAC for the last two years.
It is a Honda 1000 and pretty quiet as far as generators go.
I was concerned what people may think of the noise factor, however quiet, and tested mine.
I encase mine in a storage tub open one side to breath and directed to dissipate the sound away from campers across the western side of the creek and this seems to work pretty well. Haven't had any complaints as you can hardly hear it.
I take a fairly long cable and position as far away as possible and only use at times when most people are awake anyway.
I think if you are responsible in this fashion it shouldn't end up in the creek.
Cheers Rick