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Shasta Lake Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Moderate fire danger today.
Fire danger is moderate around Shasta Lake Ranger District. Campfires are allowed with conditions in developed campgrounds and near Shasta or Trinity Lakes, but always check for a valid California Campfire Permit. Portable stoves with a shut-off valve are permitted in cleared areas. Fireworks and explosives remain prohibited. Confirm current restrictions with the ranger district before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresRestricted
Campfires allowed within 10 feet of Shasta Lake or Trinity Lake with valid California Campfire Permit.
Conditions
- Valid California Campfire Permit required
- Within 10 feet of Shasta Lake, Trinity Lake, Iron Canyon Reservoir
- At least 50 feet from any vegetation
Exceptions
- Persons with valid California Campfire Permit at specified water bodies
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, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel allowed with shut-off valve in cleared areas.
Conditions
- Shut-off valve required
- At least 5 feet from flammable materials
- Valid California Campfire Permit required for backcountry use
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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