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Mt. Hough Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high on the Mt. Hough Ranger District. 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 and proper precautions. Welding and torches with open flames are not allowed. 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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