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Grand Valley Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Extreme fire danger today.
Fire danger is extreme across the Grand Valley Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in all developed campgrounds, picnic areas, and backcountry locations. Propane and gas stoves are permitted if used in a cleared area. Confirm current conditions and any specific restrictions for your planned destination before you go.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
Campground campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in developed campgrounds and picnic areas.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and gas stoves allowed if device can be turned on and off in area cleared of flammable materials within 3 feet.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas
- Device must have on/off capability
- Area must be barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and torch operations with open flame prohibited.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Use of explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
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