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Forestwide Fire Restrictions in Effect
Fire Restrictions are in effect forest wide.
- No campfires except in existing stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A in the Forest Order and actively serviced by a camp host.
- No charcoal fires
- Camp stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings are allowed with a valid campfire permit
- No fireworks or explosives
Please see attached Forest Order 03-25-04 for details
Alert Start Date: June 27th, 2025
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: 03-25-04
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within the Eldorado National Forest. This Order is effective from June 30, 2025, through November 30, 2025.
- Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except within stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A and actively serviced by a camp host. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
- Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, at a recreation site listed in Exhibit A and actively serviced by a camp host, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
36 C.F.R. § 261.52(d).
- Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(h).
- Using an explosive. 36 C.F.R. §261.52(b).
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 216.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
- Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit are not exempt from the prohibitions listed above. However, persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use a portable propane campfire pit, stove, or lantern that uses gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel, with a shut-off valve, in an area at least three feet from any flammable materials.
- Persons with a valid Forest Service special use authorization for a recreation residence, a resort listed in Exhibit A, or an organizational camp listed in Exhibit A, are exempt from Prohibition No. 1 while at their permitted location.
These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.
A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Executed in Placerville, California, this 27 day of June 2025.
Digitally signed by DAVID FOURNIER
Date: 2025.06.27 13:47:35
DAVID FOURNIER
Forest Supervisor Eldorado National Forest Pacific Southwest Region