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Pagosa Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Pagosa Ranger District. All campfires and open fires are prohibited in backcountry areas and developed campgrounds. Propane and gas stoves are allowed if cleared of flammable materials within three feet. Check current conditions and specific area regulations before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
All campfires and open fires prohibited in backcountry areas.
Exceptions
- Devices solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet
- Forest Service permit holders (FS-7700-48) specifically exempting them
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in performance of official duty
Campground campfiresProhibited
All campfires and solid-fuel fires prohibited in developed campgrounds and designated sites.
Exceptions
- Devices solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet
- Forest Service permit holders (FS-7700-48) specifically exempting them
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in performance of official duty
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and gas stoves allowed if device can be turned on and off in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas
- Device must be able to be turned on and off
- Area must be barren or cleared of all flammable materials within three feet of the device
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene or other torches with open flame prohibited.
Exceptions
- Forest Service permit holders (FS-7700-48) specifically exempting them
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in performance of official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Use of explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Forest Service permit holders (FS-7700-48) specifically exempting them
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in performance of official duty
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