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High Cascades Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Extreme fire danger today.
Fire danger is extreme in the High Cascades Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in both campgrounds and the backcountry, though portable stoves using liquid fuel or propane are allowed in designated sites. Always confirm current restrictions for your specific location and check the latest weather forecast before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Backcountry campfires prohibited except with commercial pressurized liquid fuel or propane stoves.
Conditions
- Use commercial stoves fueled by pressurized liquid fuel or propane only
Exceptions
- Commercial pressurized liquid fuel or propane stoves
Campground campfiresProhibited
Campground campfires prohibited except commercial pressurized liquid fuel or propane stoves in designated sites.
Conditions
- Commercial stoves fired by liquid fuel or propane in designated recreation sites only
Exceptions
- Commercial pressurized liquid fuel or propane stoves in designated recreation sites
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Portable propane/liquid fuel stoves allowed in designated recreation sites with shutoff valve in cleared area 5+ feet from flammable material.
Conditions
- Shutoff valve required
- Cleared area at least 5 feet from flammable material
- Designated recreation sites only
Exceptions
- Portable stoves with shutoff valve in designated sites
Welding and grindingProhibited
Welding and acetylene torches with open flame prohibited.
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
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