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Pine Ridge Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
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Unknown fire danger today.
Fire danger ratings are not currently published for the Pine Ridge Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas, but allowed in developed campgrounds and picnic areas with permanent fire pits. Propane and liquid fuel stoves are permitted with safety requirements. Always check the latest weather and specific campground rules before your visit.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Exceptions
- Liquid or gas device in area cleared of flammable materials within 3 feet
- Fully enclosed metal stove with 5+ ft chimney and spark arrestor in area cleared within 10 feet
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed campgrounds and picnic areas with permanent fire pits.
Conditions
- Must use permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate installed and maintained by USFS
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and liquid fuel stoves allowed with safety requirements.
Conditions
- Device must be in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet
- Device must be able to be turned on and off
Welding and grindingRestricted
Welding and torch work allowed with safety requirements.
Conditions
- Must be in cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter
- Chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (minimum 8 oz capacity, Class 2A rating) must be kept with operator
Exceptions
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in performance of official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in performance of official duty
Restrictions last checked
This district does not currently have a published fire danger rating in the latest collected source data.
Ratings and restrictions are collected from official source pages and may lag agency updates. Always confirm current fire restrictions, closures, evacuation notices, and emergency guidance with the responsible agency before starting a trip.
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