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Pikes Peak Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Pikes Peak Ranger District. Stage 2 restrictions are in effect, prohibiting backcountry and campground campfires, as well as welding and acetylene torches. Recreational target shooting is also prohibited in designated shooting areas. Check current conditions for any specific closures, such as in the Waldo Canyon Burn Area, and confirm propane or gas stove regulations before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Backcountry campfires prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions.
Conditions
- Applies to all NFS lands in the district
Exceptions
- Devices solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on/off in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet
Campground campfiresProhibited
Campground campfires prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions.
Conditions
- Applies to all NFS lands in the district
Exceptions
- Devices solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on/off in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and gas stoves allowed if device can be turned on/off in cleared area.
Conditions
- Must be in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene torches with open flame prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions.
Exceptions
- Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 holders
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting personnel on official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited under Stage 2 restrictions.
Exceptions
- Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 holders
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting personnel on official duty
Target shootingProhibited
Recreational target shooting prohibited in Pikes Peak Recreational Shooting Areas.
Conditions
- Applies to designated shooting areas in the district
Exceptions
- Hunting in compliance with Colorado law with valid hunting license
- Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 holders
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting personnel on official duty
Forest closures and access limitsProhibited
Waldo Canyon Burn Area: trail, camping, campfires, and specific roads closed.
Conditions
- Closure applies to defined burn area north of US Hwy 24 in El Paso County
- Waldo Canyon Trail (NFS Trail 640) closed
- Specific NFSR roads closed: 300.M, 955, 305, 300.N, 956, 300.S, 957, 300.P, 300.Q, 987, 988
Exceptions
- Forest Service Permit FS-7700-48 holders
- Federal, State, Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting personnel on official duty
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