As it should be. About three years ago I was doing some winter research with a buddy and access to the normal campsites (6 first come first serve) was not even a thought because of the snow. We camped along the road which was dirt/gravel but well maintained and I dug a shallow hole and built a small fire for the evening. When we left there was only ash which I covered with the soil I had dug out previous. Beyond tire tracks and probably footprints one would never know we were there.
I think it helps when the next person shows up to think they are in a location that is all there own. Visiting a place that you don't think has been visited before is part of the magic of being out there. I'm sure most here practice leave no trace just like you do SWWASAS and I do think it also helps nature to quicker refill the void after we're gone. I think it helps to not draw attention to such things as well which allows us to continue. It's all good