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Parks Ranger District Fire Danger & Restrictions
Safety brief
Updated
High fire danger today.
Fire danger is high in the Parks Ranger District. Campfires are prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas but allowed in developed campgrounds with permanent fire pits. Propane and gas stoves are permitted with safety requirements. Always check the latest weather and specific regulations for your exact location before your trip.
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Equipment and Work
Shooting and Closures
Backcountry campfiresProhibited
Campfires prohibited in backcountry and dispersed areas.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
- Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this Order
Campground campfiresAllowed
Campfires allowed in developed campgrounds and picnic areas with permanent fire pits.
Conditions
- Must use permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate installed and maintained by USFS at developed recreation sites
- Only in permanent metal or concrete fire pits installed and maintained by USFS at developed recreation sites
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Propane and gas stoves allowed with safety requirements.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid or gas and can be turned on and off
- Must be used in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of device
- Fully enclosed metal stove with chimney at least 5 feet long and mesh screen spark arrestor (¼ inch or less opening) must be used in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet
- Device solely fueled by liquid or gas must be in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet
- Fully enclosed metal stove with chimney at least 5 feet long and ¼ inch mesh spark arrestor must be in area barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 10 feet
Welding and grindingRestricted
Welding and torch work allowed with safety requirements.
Conditions
- Must be in cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter
- Chemical pressurized fire extinguisher with minimum 8 oz. capacity and Class 2A rating must be kept with operator
Exceptions
- Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this Order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
ExplosivesProhibited
Explosives prohibited.
Exceptions
- Persons with FS-7700-48 permit exempting them from this order
- Federal, State, or Local Officers and organized rescue/firefighting services in official duty
- Persons with FS Permit No. FS-7700-48 exempting them from this Order
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