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Paulina Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions

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Safety brief

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Extreme fire danger today.

Fire danger is extreme in the Paulina Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas. You can have campfires in designated campgrounds with fire rings. Propane stoves are allowed if kept clear of vegetation. Check the latest weather and specific campground rules 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 designated campgrounds with established fire rings.

Conditions

  • Must use Forest Service-constructed fire rings in designated recreation sites
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted

Propane stoves allowed with 3-foot vegetation clearance.

Conditions

  • Fueled solely by gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel, or propane with on/off switch
  • Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3-feet away on all sides
Welding and grindingProhibited

Acetylene and open flame torches prohibited.

ExplosivesProhibited

Explosives prohibited.

Forest closures and access limitsRestricted

Off-road travel restricted; dispersed camping access allowed with conditions.

Conditions

  • Off-road vehicle use prohibited except on designated MVUM roads/trails
  • Parking allowed in vegetation-free areas within 10-feet of roadway
  • Minimum travel over bare mineral soil to access dispersed camping allowed

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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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