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Canyon Lakes Ranger District — High fire danger
Fire risk is high and restrictions may already be active.
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 · CO fire danger
30-day fire danger history
Recent changes
Last 30 days
Stable at High since May 8.
Current restrictions
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry except in device fueled by liquid/gas with 3-ft cleared area or fully enclosed metal stove with 10-ft cleared area.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas and turnable on/off
- Area must be barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
- OR fully enclosed metal stove with chimney at least 5 feet long and mesh screen spark arrestor (¼ inch or less opening)
- Stove area must be barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 exempting them from this Order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers or organized rescue/firefighting service in official duty
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and gas stoves allowed with cleared area requirements.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas and turnable on/off
- Area must be barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed campgrounds and picnic areas with permanent metal or concrete fire pits/grates.
Conditions
- Must use permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate installed and maintained by USFS
- Only in developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic areas)
Equipment and Work
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 exempting them from this Order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers or organized rescue/firefighting service in official duty
Welding and grindingRestricted
Welding and torch work allowed with cleared area and fire extinguisher requirements.
Conditions
- Cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter required
- Chemical pressurized fire extinguisher with minimum 8 oz. capacity and Class 2A rating must be kept with operator
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 exempting them from this Order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers or organized rescue/firefighting service in official duty
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