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PNW Fire Restrictions
Source-linked fire restriction status for Oregon, Washington, and Northern California forests and national parks. Big Fluffy Puffy is not a government agency; check the linked official source before you go.
Restriction watch
14 areas have published active restrictions.
9 areas show no published restrictions; 5 areas still need review.
Map overview
Area Status Map
- Active restrictions
- No published restrictions
- Needs review / unknown
Showing 28 areas.
Active Restrictions
14 areas
| Area | Campfires | Typical July lows | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crater Lake National Park NPS National Park / PWR / Oregon | Prohibited | Frequently Asked Questions & Regulations - Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Checked | Campfires are prohibited in Crater Lake's backcountry; fuel-canister and liquid-fuel camp stoves are permitted. | |
| Fremont-Winema National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Prohibited | SCOFMP Fire Restrictions Checked | Stage 1 Fire Restrictions prohibit campfires, cook stoves (solid fuel, charcoal, gas, liquid fuel, propane), smoking, and internal combustion engines forest-wide, with limited exemptions for designated recreation sites and gas/liquid fuel stoves with shutoff switches and 3-foot clearance. | |
| Malheur National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Allowed | Malheur National Forest | Prevention | Forest Service Checked | Current public-use restrictions are in Seasonal Restrictions/Phase A with MODERATE fire danger and IFPL I. | |
| Mt. Hood National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Prohibited | Mt. Hood National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Checked | All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited across the entire Mt. Hood National Forest, including in developed campgrounds, effective July 1, 2026. | |
| Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Developed Sites Only | Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland | Alerts | Forest Service Checked | Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires, on Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland lands, except within specific designated developed campgrounds. | |
| Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Prohibited | Accepted localized fire-use rules Checked | Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Ashland Municipal Watershed camping and fire prohibition, Kalmiopsis Illinois River fire-pan requirement. | |
| Siuslaw National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Developed Sites Only | Siuslaw National Forest | Fire | Forest Service Checked | Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in effect starting June 29, 2026. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, and any other open fires are prohibited outside of designated recreation sites or campgrounds. Portable cooking stoves and lanterns using liquefied or bottled fuel are allowed. Campfires are still allowed inside developed campgrounds and other designated recreation sites. | |
| Umpqua National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Developed Sites Only | Umpqua National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Checked | Public Use Restrictions (PURs) Stage 1 and High Fire Danger are in effect. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, and any other open fires are prohibited outside of Forest Service-constructed fire rings in designated areas. | |
| Wallowa-Whitman National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Prohibited | Accepted localized fire-use rules Checked | Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Hells Canyon Snake River annual fire restriction, Eagle Cap Wilderness named lake campfire buffers. | |
| Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Washington | Developed Sites Only | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Checked | Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect on Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Stage 1 restrictions limit campfires to developed recreation sites and certain wilderness areas. Fire danger ratings are High in Methow, Chelan, and Upper Yakima areas, and Very High in Valley area. | |
| Olympic National Park NPS National Park / PWR / Washington | Prohibited | Wilderness Regulations - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Checked | Olympic allows campfires and wood-burning camp stoves below 3,500 feet only, with an additional coastal prohibition between Wedding Rocks and Yellow Banks. | |
| Klamath National Forest and Butte Valley National Grassland USFS National Forest / R05 / California | Prohibited | Accepted localized fire-use rules Checked | Accepted localized fire-use restriction is active: Devil's Punchbowl wood fire prohibition. | |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park NPS National Park / PWR / California | Developed Sites Only | Camp/Cooking Fire Regulations and Restrictions - Lassen Volcanic National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Checked | Fires are allowed only in park-provided grills or fire rings in established frontcountry campgrounds and day-use areas; liquid or gas fuel stoves are permitted in the backcountry. | |
| Shasta-Trinity National Forest USFS National Forest / R05 / California | Prohibited | Accepted localized fire-use rules Checked | Accepted localized fire-use restriction is active: Mt. Shasta Wilderness campfire prohibition. |
No matching areas.
No Published Restrictions
9 areas
| Area | Campfires | Typical July lows | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Allowed | Umatilla National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Checked | No Public Use Restrictions (PURs) are currently in effect forest-wide as of April 1, 2026. Fire danger is Moderate. IFPL is at Level I. Campfires are allowed with standard safety precautions. Year-round fire restrictions apply (36 CFR ยง 261.5). | |
| Willamette National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Allowed | Willamette National Forest | Fire | Forest Service Checked | No public use restrictions in effect on Willamette National Forest as of June 17, 2026. Fire danger is Moderate and IFPL is Level 1 (industrial precautions only). Campfires are allowed. | |
| Colville National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Washington | Allowed | Colville National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Checked | As of June 25, 2026, no public use fire restrictions are in effect on Colville National Forest. Campfires are allowed in designated recreation sites and wilderness areas (except specific prohibited locations). Pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves are permitted with proper clearance and shutoff valve. Fire danger rating is High. | |
| Gifford Pinchot National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Washington | Allowed | Gifford Pinchot National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Checked | No current fire restrictions are in effect on Gifford Pinchot National Forest as of June 23, 2026. Fire Danger Rating is High. IFPL Level 1 applies in Zones 659-S and 660. | |
| Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Washington | Allowed | Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Checked | No active forest fire restriction alerts were listed in the Forest Alerts section. Fire danger is rated Low across all ranger districts (Darrington, Mt. Baker, Skykomish, and Snoqualmie). | |
| Lassen National Forest USFS National Forest / R05 / California | Allowed | Lassen National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Checked | No active forest fire restriction alerts were listed for Lassen National Forest camping/backpacking fire-use. Fire danger status is High, but no campfire restrictions, fire bans, or fire-use prohibitions are currently in effect forest-wide. | |
| Mendocino National Forest USFS National Forest / R05 / California | Allowed | Mendocino National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Checked | No active forest fire restriction alerts were listed in the Forest Alerts section. Fire danger status is High. Fireworks and explosives are permanently prohibited on national forest lands. | |
| Modoc National Forest USFS National Forest / R05 / California | Allowed | Modoc National Forest | Forest Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Checked | Fire restrictions have been lifted on the Modoc National Forest as of September 28, 2025. Campfires are now allowed outside of developed campgrounds and recreation sites, though California campfire permits are still required. | |
| Plumas National Forest USFS National Forest / R05 / California | Allowed | Plumas National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Checked | No active forest fire restriction alerts were listed for Plumas National Forest. Fire danger status is High, but no camping/backpacking fire-use restrictions are currently in effect forest-wide. |
No matching areas.
Needs Review / Unknown
5 areas
| Area | Campfires | Typical July lows | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Oregon | Unknown | Central Oregon Fire Restriction Layer Checked | Accepted sources conflict; human review is required before publishing a status. | |
| Mount Rainier National Park NPS National Park / PWR / Washington | Unknown | Wildland Fire Information - Mount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Checked | Accepted sources conflict; human review is required before publishing a status. | |
| North Cascades National Park Service Complex NPS National Park Complex / PWR / Washington | Unknown | Wilderness Trip Planner - North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Checked | Accepted sources conflict; human review is required before publishing a status. | |
| Olympic National Forest USFS National Forest / R06 / Washington | Unknown | Olympic National Forest | Fire | Forest Service Checked | Accepted sources conflict; human review is required before publishing a status. | |
| Six Rivers National Forest USFS National Forest / R05 / California | Unknown | Six Rivers National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Checked | No accepted fire restriction observation is available yet. |
No matching areas.
How to read this
Source-linked, not official
Each row points to the source BFP checked. Use this as a monitor, then confirm with the official agency before a trip.
The table emphasizes area-wide public-use fire restrictions. Local wilderness, campground, river corridor, incident, or permit-area rules may still apply.
Unknown means BFP has not published a claim yet. It does not mean campfires are allowed.