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Payson Ranger District — Very High fire danger
Dangerous conditions with a strong chance of restrictions.
Ratings are collected from official source pages and may lag agency updates. Always confirm current fire restrictions, closures, evacuation notices, and emergency guidance with the responsible agency before starting a trip.
Official source · AZ fire danger
30-day fire danger history
Recent changes
Last 30 days
Stable at Very High since May 3.
Current restrictions
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited outside Forest Service structures in designated areas.
Conditions
- Must be outside a structure provided by Forest Service within designated area
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and LPG devices allowed if turned on/off and in cleared areas.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG
- Must be turned on and off
- Only in area barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed campgrounds with Forest Service structures.
Conditions
- Only in structures provided by Forest Service
Equipment and Work
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives and fireworks prohibited.
Shooting and Closures
Target shootingProhibited
Recreational firearm discharge prohibited; hunting allowed.
Exceptions
- Legal hunting activity pursuant to State, Federal, or Tribal laws
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