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Carson Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Low fire danger today.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Carson Ranger District, meaning critical fire weather conditions are expected. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas, but allowed in developed campgrounds with designated fire rings. Portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are permitted. Check the latest weather and specific campground regulations before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed campgrounds and designated fire rings.
Propane fuel and camp stovesAllowed
Portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel allowed.
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene torches with open flame prohibited.
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
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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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