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Beckwourth Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions

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Safety brief

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High fire danger today.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Beckwourth Ranger District, meaning critical fire weather conditions are expected. Fire danger is high, and campfires are prohibited in the backcountry but allowed in designated campgrounds and picnic areas. Propane and fuel stoves are permitted with a California Campfire Permit, but welding and grinding with open flames are banned. Always check the latest weather and specific site regulations before your trip.

Restrictions

Campfires and Stoves

Equipment and Work

Shooting and Closures

Backcountry campfiresProhibited

Campfires prohibited in backcountry; allowed only in designated recreation sites.

Exceptions

  • Designated recreation sites listed in Exhibit A
  • Persons with valid California Campfire Permit may use portable campfire pits, stoves, or lanterns using gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel in areas at least 3 feet from flammable materials with working shut-off valve
  • Recreation residence permit holders exempt while at residence
  • Resort/educational center staff exempt while present
Campground campfiresAllowed

Campfires allowed in designated campgrounds and picnic areas.

Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted

Propane and fuel stoves allowed with California Campfire Permit in areas 3+ feet from flammable materials with working shut-off valve.

Conditions

  • Valid California Campfire Permit required
  • Area at least 3 feet from any flammable materials
  • Device must have working shut-off valve

Exceptions

  • Recreation residence permit holders exempt
  • Resort/educational center staff exempt
Welding and grindingProhibited

Welding and acetylene torches with open flame prohibited.

Exceptions

  • Federal, State, or local officers and organized rescue/firefighting forces in performance of official duty
ExplosivesProhibited

Explosives prohibited.

Exceptions

  • Federal, State, or local officers and organized rescue/firefighting forces in performance of official duty

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