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Yolla Bolla Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Low fire danger today.
Fire danger is low in the Yolla Bolla Ranger District. Campfires are allowed in developed campgrounds, but check specific campground rules before you go. Backcountry campfires are permitted only in the Yolla Bolla-Middle Eel Wilderness with a valid California Campfire Permit. Portable stoves with shut-off valves are allowed in cleared areas. Always confirm current restrictions and weather conditions before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresRestricted
Campfires allowed in Yolla Bolla-Middle Eel Wilderness with valid California Campfire Permit; prohibited elsewhere in backcountry.
Conditions
- Valid California Campfire Permit required
- Allowed in Yolla Bolla-Middle Eel Wilderness Area
- Portable ring/pit/stove only: gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel with shut-off valve
- At least 5 feet from flammable materials
Exceptions
- Persons with valid California Campfire Permit in Yolla Bolla-Middle Eel Wilderness
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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