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Mono Lake Ranger District — Low fire danger
Lower fire danger with normal caution still recommended.
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 · CA fire danger
30-day fire danger history
Recent changes
Last 30 days
Stable at Low since May 3.
Current restrictions
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Backcountry campfiresRestricted
Campfires prohibited in Ansel Adams Wilderness above 10,000 ft north of Mt. Emerson-Humphreys ridge and above 10,400 ft south of ridge; also prohibited in Twenty Lakes Basin of Hoover Wilderness. Portable gas/liquid fuel stoves allowed with valid wilderness permit.
Conditions
- Elevation-based restrictions in Ansel Adams Wilderness (10,000 ft north of Mt. Emerson-Humphreys ridge; 10,400 ft south)
- Specific area closure: Twenty Lakes Basin in Hoover Wilderness
- Portable gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel stoves permitted with valid wilderness or campfire permit
Exceptions
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from order
- Federal, State, local officers or organized rescue/firefighting personnel in official duty
- Valid wilderness or campfire permit holders may use portable stoves/lanterns with gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Portable gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel stoves allowed in restricted wilderness areas with valid wilderness or campfire permit.
Conditions
- Valid wilderness or campfire permit required
- Applies to areas otherwise prohibited for campfires
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