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Sopris Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Very high fire danger today.
Fire danger is very high in the Sopris Ranger District. Campfires and charcoal fires are prohibited in both developed campgrounds and backcountry areas. Gas-powered stoves are allowed but require a 3-foot cleared area around them. Check current conditions and specific site regulations before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
No campfires in backcountry or dispersed camping areas.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
Campground campfiresProhibited
No campfires or charcoal in developed campgrounds and recreation sites.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Gas-powered stoves allowed if in area barren or cleared of flammable materials within 3 feet.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas that can be turned on and off
- Area must be barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene/torch operations with open flame are prohibited.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Using explosives is prohibited.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
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