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Middle Fork Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Middle Fork Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas, but allowed in developed campgrounds and designated recreation sites. Portable gas stoves and propane lanterns are permitted if cleared of vegetation. Check specific campground rules and the latest weather before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
All campfires and open fires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Exceptions
- Gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel/propane stoves with on/off switch in areas cleared 3+ feet of flammable vegetation
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed campgrounds and designated recreation sites per Exhibit A.
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Portable gas stoves and propane lanterns allowed with on/off switch in areas cleared 3+ feet of flammable vegetation.
Conditions
- Must have on/off switch
- Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3 feet away on all sides
Welding and grindingProhibited
Acetylene and open flame torches prohibited.
ExplosivesProhibited
Use of explosives prohibited.
Forest closures and access limitsAllowed
Forest Service Road 2134 impassable at Maple Creek through October; delays on FS Road 21.
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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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