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Santa Lucia 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 campfiresProhibited
Wood or charcoal campfires and cooking fires prohibited in West Cuesta Fire Use Restriction Area.
Exceptions
- Persons with valid CA Campfire Permit may use portable propane/fuel stoves with shut-off valve, at least 3 feet from flammable materials
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Portable propane/fuel stoves allowed with valid CA Campfire Permit.
Conditions
- Valid CA Campfire Permit required
- Portable propane campfire pit, stove, or lantern using gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel
- Must have shut-off valve
- Must be at least 3 feet from any flammable materials
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed at Fremont, Paradise, Los Prietos, Upper Oso, Figueroa Mountain, Davy Brown, and Nira campgrounds.
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