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Emigrant Creek Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions

5 active danger indicator barsExtremeStage 3

Safety brief

Updated

Extreme fire danger today.

Fire danger is extreme in the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas. Check specific campground regulations for current campfire allowances, as rules can vary. Propane and pressurized stoves are allowed with a shutoff switch and proper clearance. Confirm all current restrictions before your trip.

Restrictions

Campfires and Stoves

Equipment and Work

Shooting and Closures

Backcountry campfiresProhibited

Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.

Exceptions

  • Gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel/propane stove with on/off switch and 3-feet clearance of flammable vegetation on all sides
Campground campfiresProhibited

Campfires prohibited in developed campgrounds and recreation sites.

Conditions

  • Must be contained within Forest Service-constructed fire rings in designated recreation sites

Exceptions

  • Gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel/propane stove with on/off switch and 3-feet clearance of flammable vegetation on all sides
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted

Propane and pressurized fuel stoves allowed with on/off switch and 3-feet vegetation clearance.

Conditions

  • On/off switch required
  • Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3-feet away from open flame on all sides
  • Must have on/off switch
Welding and grindingProhibited

Acetylene and open flame torches prohibited.

ExplosivesProhibited

Explosives use 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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