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Mt. Shasta Ranger District — Moderate fire danger
Elevated conditions where extra care is needed.
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 Moderate since May 3.
Current restrictions
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area; portable stoves with shutoff valve allowed with valid California Campfire Permit.
Conditions
- Valid California Campfire Permit required for portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel with shutoff valve
- Applies to Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area only
Exceptions
- Persons with valid California Campfire Permit may use portable stoves with shutoff valve
Campground campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in Panther Basin dispersed camping area; allowed in Panther Meadows Campground.
Conditions
- Prohibition applies to Panther Basin dispersed camping only
- Portable stoves with shutoff valve allowed in Panther Basin
Exceptions
- Panther Meadows Campground campfires not restricted by this order
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Portable stoves with shutoff valve allowed with valid California Campfire Permit in Mt. Shasta Wilderness; allowed in Panther Basin.
Conditions
- Valid California Campfire Permit required in Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area
- Stove must use gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel with shutoff valve
- In Panther Basin, portable stoves with shutoff valve allowed without permit restriction
Shooting and Closures
Forest closures and access limitsRestricted
Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area entry requires Wilderness Permit; Summit Permit required above 10,000 ft. Panther Basin dispersed camping prohibited; parking limits at trailheads.
Conditions
- Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area: Wilderness Permit required for all visitors; Summit Permit required for individuals above 10,000 ft
- Groups limited to 10 or fewer individuals in Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area
- Panther Basin: Dispersed camping prohibited
- Panther Meadows: Groups limited to 10 or fewer; no entry into bodies of water; no public nudity
- Lower Ski Bowl Parking Lot: Limited to 3 consecutive nights
- South Gate Trailhead: Limited to 7 consecutive nights
- Dogs prohibited in Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area; leashed (6 feet or less) in Panther Meadows
- Camping must be 100+ feet from streams, lakes, or trails; limited to 7 consecutive nights per 30 days in Mt. Shasta Wilderness
- Pack stock limited to 10 per group; prohibited overnight in Mt. Shasta Wilderness
Exceptions
- Persons with valid Wilderness Permit may be in Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area and on trails below 10,000 ft
- Persons with valid Summit Permit and Wilderness Permit may be above 10,000 ft
- Federal, State, or local officers and organized rescue/firefighting personnel in official duty
Target shootingRestricted
Firearm discharge prohibited except while hunting in accordance with California regulations in Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area.
Conditions
- Applies to Mt. Shasta Wilderness Area
Exceptions
- Lawful hunting in accordance with California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations
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