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Verde Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Moderate fire danger today.
Fire danger is moderate in the Verde Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas. You can use campfires in designated fire structures at developed recreation areas, and propane stoves are allowed. Recreational shooting is prohibited forest-wide. Always check current conditions and specific site regulations before your visit.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service permit exempting them from restrictions
- Persons with written determination by Forest Service officer that permit not required
Campground campfiresRestricted
Campfires allowed only in designated fire structures at developed recreation areas.
Conditions
- Only in fire structures provided by Forest Service at developed recreation areas
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and LPG devices allowed with conditions.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels
- Device must be able to be turned on and off
- Can only be used in area barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet
Target shootingProhibited
Recreational shooting prohibited forest-wide.
Exceptions
- Persons engaged in legal hunting activity pursuant to State, Federal, or Tribal laws and regulations
- Federal, State, or Local Officers or organized rescue/firefighting resources in performance of official duty
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