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Georgetown Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Georgetown Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas. In developed campgrounds, campfires are allowed only in existing fire rings or grills, and propane stoves require a valid permit. Fireworks and explosives are prohibited. Always check current weather 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 valid California Campfire Permit may use portable propane campfire pit, stove, or lantern with shut-off valve in area at least 3 feet from flammable materials
- Federal, State, local officers and organized rescue/fire-fighting forces in official duty
Campground campfiresRestricted
Campfires allowed only in existing stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings in developed recreation sites actively serviced by camp host.
Conditions
- Only in existing stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings
- Only in developed recreation sites listed in Exhibit A
- Must be actively serviced by camp host
Exceptions
- Resorts with special use permit and approved fire plan exempt from fire prohibition
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Camp stoves, lanterns, and propane fire rings allowed with valid campfire permit.
Conditions
- Requires valid California Campfire Permit
- Must have shut-off valve
- Must be in area at least 3 feet from flammable materials
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene/torch operations with open flame prohibited.
Exceptions
- Resorts operating under special use permit and approved fire plan exempt from welding prohibition
ExplosivesProhibited
Fireworks and explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Federal, State, local officers and organized rescue/fire-fighting forces in official duty
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