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Clear Creek Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Stage 1Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Clear Creek Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in the backcountry but allowed in developed campgrounds and picnic areas with permanent fire structures. Propane and gas stoves are permitted with a three-foot cleared area, and welding or torch work requires a ten-foot cleared area and a fire extinguisher. Always check specific campground regulations and current weather conditions before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Backcountry campfires prohibited 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
- Fully enclosed metal stove must have chimney at least 5 feet long with ¼ inch mesh screen spark arrestor
- Stove area must be barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 specifically exempting them
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed campgrounds and picnic areas with permanent metal or concrete fire pits or 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)
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and gas stoves allowed with 3-foot cleared area around device.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas and turnable on/off
- Must be used in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
Welding and grindingRestricted
Welding and torch work allowed with 10-foot cleared area and Class 2A fire extinguisher present.
Conditions
- Must be in cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter
- Chemical pressurized fire extinguisher with minimum 8 oz. capacity and Class 2A rating must be kept with operator
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 specifically exempting them
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 specifically exempting them
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
Restrictions last checked
Near-surface wildfire smoke forecast
Estimated AQI*
1max avg 0.1 µg/m³ around 10 PM
Good wildfire smoke
Forecast updated Sep 9, 2026, 6:59 PM
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading.
| Local time | District average | p10 | p90 | Estimated AQI* | Smoke category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 7:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 8:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 9:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 10:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.4 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 9, 11:00 PM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.3 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 AM | 0.1 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.2 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈1 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0.1 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 7:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 8:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 9:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 10:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 11:00 AM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 12:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 1:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 2:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 3:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 4:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 5:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
| Sep 10, 6:00 PM | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | 0 µg/m³ | Estimated AQI* ≈0 | Good wildfire smoke |
* Estimated AQI is an equivalent interpretation of forecast wildfire-smoke PM2.5 only; it is not an observed or official AQI reading. HRRR forecasts near-ground smoke; district values are area-weighted, conditions vary by location, and other pollution sources are not included.
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