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McCloud Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions

2 active danger indicator barsModerateStage 1

Safety brief

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Moderate fire danger today.

Fire danger is moderate in the McCloud Ranger District. Backcountry campfires are prohibited, but campfires may be allowed in developed campgrounds; confirm specific campground rules before your trip. Portable stoves with a shut-off valve are permitted. Fireworks and explosives are always prohibited.

Restrictions

Campfires and Stoves

Equipment and Work

Shooting and Closures

Backcountry campfiresProhibited

Campfires prohibited in backcountry.

Conditions

  • Valid California Campfire Permit allows portable stoves only (gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel with shut-off valve)

Exceptions

  • Persons with valid California Campfire Permit may use portable stoves only
Campground campfiresAllowed

Campfires allowed in developed campgrounds listed in Exhibit A.

Conditions

  • Only in developed recreation sites listed in Exhibit A
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted

Portable stoves with gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel allowed with shut-off valve.

Conditions

  • Shut-off valve required
  • At least 5 feet from flammable materials
  • Valid California Campfire Permit required
Welding and grindingProhibited

Welding and acetylene torches with open flame prohibited.

ExplosivesProhibited

Fireworks and explosives always prohibited.

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Ratings and restrictions 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.

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