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Pacific Ranger District/Forks Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Pacific Ranger District near Forks. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas, but allowed in designated campgrounds with established fire rings. Propane and pressurized stoves are permitted if they have an on/off switch and are used with three feet of vegetation clearance. Check current conditions 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.
Exceptions
- Gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel/propane stoves with on/off switch and 3-feet clearance of flammable vegetation
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in designated campgrounds with established fire rings or grills.
Conditions
- Must be contained within Forest Service-constructed fire rings in designated recreation sites
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and pressurized fuel stoves allowed with on/off switch and 3-feet vegetation clearance.
Conditions
- Must have on/off switch
- Flammable vegetation cleared minimum 3-feet away from open flame on all sides
Welding and grindingProhibited
Acetylene and open flame torches prohibited.
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 specifically authorizing the act
- Federal, State, or local officers and organized rescue/fire fighting forces in official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited on all National Forest System lands.
Exceptions
- Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 specifically authorizing the act
- Federal, State, or local officers and organized rescue/fire fighting forces in official duty
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