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Northern Hills Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
Very high fire danger today.
Fire danger is very high in the Northern Hills Ranger District. Backcountry campfires are prohibited unless in an established, agency-approved fireplace in a designated recreation area. Campfires are allowed in established fireplaces at designated recreation areas, and propane stoves are permitted. Always check current conditions and specific regulations for your exact location before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Backcountry campfires prohibited unless in established fireplace approved by public agency in designated recreation area.
Conditions
- Fire must be in established fireplace approved or constructed by public agency in designated recreation area
Exceptions
- Forest Service or State permit specifically authorizing the act
- Federal, state, local officers or organized rescue/firefighting force in official duty
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in established fireplaces at designated recreation areas.
Conditions
- Fire must be in established fireplace approved or constructed by public agency in designated recreation area
Propane fuel and camp stovesAllowed
Pressurized liquid gas stoves and space-heating devices allowed.
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