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What Changed

Published status changes across every monitored area, newest first. BFP records an entry whenever accepted source evidence moves an area's fire-use status. Back to the full monitor.

Sep 20, 2026

20 changes

Updated

Lassen National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Forest-wide fire restrictions prohibit all campfires and stove fires from August 10 through December 1, 2026. Exceptions: persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use portable gas/liquid fuel stoves and may have campfires in designated fire safe recreation sites (Exhibit A) and in federally designated wilderness areas (Exhibit B).

Lassen National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Order 06-26-05 Effective Aug 10, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026

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Colville National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

The entire Colville National Forest entered Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions on August 7, 2026. Campfires and open flames are prohibited everywhere on the forest. Pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves with functioning on/off switches are allowed in cleared areas. Charcoal, wood, and solid fuel fires are prohibited.

Colville National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Effective Aug 7, 2026

Eased

Willamette National Forest

No campfires changed to Developed sites only

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on all Willamette National Forest lands. Campfires are allowed inside fire rings at most developed campgrounds and other designated recreation sites, and in five named wilderness areas (Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three Sisters, Waldo Lake, Diamond Peak). All other campfires, charcoal, briquette, pellet, and open fires are prohibited. Portable cooking stoves and gas campfires with on/off switches are allowed in cleared areas.

Willamette National Forest | Fire | Forest Service Effective Sep 9, 2026

Eased

Umatilla National Forest

Fire pan required changed to Campfires allowed

Phase A Public Use Restrictions are in effect forest-wide. Campfires are allowed but must be in fire pits surrounded by dirt, rock, or commercial rings and in areas not conducive to rapid fire spread. Campfires should be attended at all times and completely extinguished prior to leaving. Restrictions apply to chainsaws (8 p.m. to 1 p.m. only for non-permit holders), generators (10-foot clearance required), smoking (enclosed vehicles/buildings/cleared areas only), and off-road travel (prohibited except within 300 feet of dispersed campsites).

Umatilla National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Order 06-14-00-26-05 Effective Sep 11, 2026

Eased

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

No campfires changed to Campfires allowed

Stage 1 public use restrictions and campfire ban have been terminated. No forest-wide seasonal fire restrictions are currently in effect. Fire danger is moderate across all rating areas. Three localized fire closures remain in effect for specific incident areas (Three Queens Fire, Little Giant Fire, and Ptarmigan Fire).

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service

Updated

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Stage 2 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Drift Creek Cove fire prohibition, Mount St. Helens Area Three and Mount Margaret fire prohibition, Goat Rocks Wilderness named campfire prohibitions, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Tightened

Willamette National Forest

Developed sites only changed to No campfires

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Central Cascades wilderness campfire prohibition above 5700 feet, Diamond Peak Wilderness campfire prohibition above 6000 feet, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington lake basin campfire prohibitions, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Full changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Alpine Lakes Wilderness campfire prohibition above 4000 feet, Boulder River Wilderness campfire prohibitions, Clearwater Wilderness Summit Lake Basin campfire prohibition, and 4 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Mt. Hood National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 1

Forest-wide fire restrictions in effect beginning July 1, 2026. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited across the entire Forest, including in developed campgrounds, per Forest Order #06-06-00-26-03. Fire danger status is High. Two localized areas (Sportsman's Park WUI Zone and Gordon Creek Watershed) have additional year-round fire and camping prohibitions.

Mt. Hood National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-06-00-26-03 Effective Jul 1, 2026

Tightened

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Developed sites only changed to No campfires

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Hells Canyon Snake River annual fire restriction, Eagle Cap Wilderness named lake campfire buffers.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Eased

Olympic National Forest

No campfires changed to Campfires allowed

There are currently no public use restrictions in effect on the Olympic National Forest. Campfires are allowed. When restrictions are in effect, the forest typically bans all campfires but allows propane stoves and devices with instant "off" switches.

Olympic National Forest | Fire | Forest Service

Tightened

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Developed sites only changed to No campfires

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Alpine Lakes Wilderness campfire prohibition above 5000 feet, Alpine Lakes Wilderness named lake campfire buffers, Glacier Peak Holden and Lyman Lakes campfire buffers, and 5 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Mt. Hood National Forest

Stage 1 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Bull Run Watershed fire and access closure, Burnt Lake half-mile campfire prohibition, Eagle Creek Trail campfire corridor prohibition, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

North Cascades National Park Service Complex

Unknown changed to Developed sites only

North Cascades National Park has permanent campfire prohibitions at many backcountry camps and all high-use cross-country zones. Campfires are allowed at some backcountry camps where not explicitly prohibited. The source provides a detailed table of campfire rules by camp and zone.

Wilderness Trip Planner - North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Sep 13, 2026

29 changes

Eased

Fremont-Winema National Forest

No campfires changed to Developed sites only

Stage 1 Public Use Restrictions in effect forest-wide. Campfires prohibited except in Forest Service-constructed fire rings in designated recreation sites (Exhibit A). Gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel or propane stoves with on/off switch allowed with 3-foot clearance. Solid fuel and charcoal prohibited. Smoking restricted. Chainsaw use prohibited 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Fremont-Winema National Forest | Stage 1 Public Use Restrictions | Forest Service Order 06-02-26-01 Effective Jun 18, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026

Eased

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

No campfires changed to Developed sites only

Phase B Public Use Restrictions are in effect forest-wide. Campfires are prohibited except in designated campfire rings at developed recreation sites listed in Exhibit A, or when fueled solely by liquid petroleum or liquefied petroleum gas with 3-foot clearance, or in wood burning stoves with 5-foot chimney and spark arresting screen in Eagle Cap Wilderness. Charcoal fires are prohibited. Gas and liquid petroleum stoves are allowed with 3-foot clearance. Wood burning stoves are allowed in Eagle Cap Wilderness with 5-foot chimney and spark arresting screen. Fireworks and explosives are prohibited.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Effective Sep 5, 2026

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Colville National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Colville National Forest entered Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions on August 7, 2026. Campfires and open flames are prohibited forest-wide. Pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves with functioning on-off switches are allowed in cleared areas. Charcoal, wood, and solid fuel fires are prohibited.

Colville National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Effective Aug 7, 2026

Eased

Willamette National Forest

No campfires changed to Developed sites only

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on all Willamette National Forest lands. Campfires are allowed inside fire rings at most developed campgrounds and other designated recreation sites, and in five named wilderness areas (Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three Sisters, Waldo Lake, Diamond Peak). All other campfires, charcoal, briquette, and pellet fires are prohibited. Portable cooking stoves with on/off switches using gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel, or propane are allowed in cleared areas. Fire Danger is Moderate; IFPL is Level 2.

Willamette National Forest | Fire | Forest Service

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions are in effect forest-wide (with separate restrictions for the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River). Fire danger is High and IFPL is 3. Illinois River Road has seasonal fire restrictions, and Ashland Municipal Watershed prohibits camping and campfires year-round.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-10-01-26-03 Effective Sep 4, 2026

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Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect forest-wide due to persistent high fire danger, drought, and hot/dry weather conditions. A localized fire restriction is also active at Drift Creek Cove prohibiting all fires and stove fires.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-03-00-26-02 Effective Jul 1, 2026

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Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Stage 2 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Drift Creek Cove fire prohibition, Mount St. Helens Area Three and Mount Margaret fire prohibition, Goat Rocks Wilderness named campfire prohibitions, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Willamette National Forest

Stage 2 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Central Cascades wilderness campfire prohibition above 5700 feet, Diamond Peak Wilderness campfire prohibition above 6000 feet, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington lake basin campfire prohibitions, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Malheur National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Stage A public-use restrictions are in effect forest-wide. Campfires and all cooking/heating stoves are prohibited except gas/liquid fuel stoves with on/off switches in designated campgrounds or with 3-foot vegetation clearance. Charcoal and solid fuel fires are prohibited. Gas stoves allowed with shutoff valve and clearance.

Malheur National Forest | Prevention | Forest Service Effective Sep 11, 2026

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Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Full changed to Stage 1

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect forest-wide, prohibiting all wood, wood stove, and charcoal briquette stoves and other open flames including in campgrounds and Wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid gas stoves are allowed. Shooting restrictions were rescinded on September 9, 2026.

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-05-26-10 Effective Jul 23, 2026

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Mt. Hood National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 1

Fire restrictions in effect forest-wide beginning July 1, 2026. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited across the entire Forest, including in developed campgrounds, per Forest Order #06-06-00-26-03. Fire danger status is High. Two localized fire and occupancy restrictions also apply: Sportsman's Park Wildland Urban Interface Zone (year-round prohibition of fires, campfires, or stove fires and camping) and Gordon Creek Watershed (camping prohibited).

Mt. Hood National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-06-00-26-03 Effective Jul 1, 2026

Tightened

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Developed sites only changed to No campfires

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Hells Canyon Snake River annual fire restriction, Eagle Cap Wilderness named lake campfire buffers.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Mt. Hood National Forest

Stage 1 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Bull Run Watershed fire and access closure, Burnt Lake half-mile campfire prohibition, Eagle Creek Trail campfire corridor prohibition, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Alpine Lakes Wilderness campfire prohibition above 5000 feet, Alpine Lakes Wilderness named lake campfire buffers, Glacier Peak Holden and Lyman Lakes campfire buffers, and 5 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Eased

Umpqua National Forest

Developed sites only changed to Campfires allowed

No public use restrictions are in effect on Umpqua National Forest. Fire danger is moderate and Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2 is in effect. The Castle Fire Closure is a localized area closure but does not impose camping/backpacking fire-use restrictions beyond the general area closure.

Umpqua National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service

Sep 6, 2026

34 changes

Updated

Umpqua National Forest

Unknown changed to Developed sites only

Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions in effect forest-wide. Campfires prohibited except in Forest Service-constructed fire rings in designated developed recreation sites. Campfires prohibited in wilderness. Gas, liquid fuel, and propane stoves with shutoff valve allowed with 3-foot clearance. Charcoal and solid fuel fires prohibited outside developed sites.

Umpqua National Forest | Public Use Restrictions Stage 2 | Forest Service Order 06-15-26-02 Effective Jul 24, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026

Eased

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

No campfires changed to Developed sites only

Phase B Public Use Restrictions are in effect forest-wide effective September 5, 2026 at 12:01am. Campfires are prohibited except in designated campfire rings at developed recreation sites listed in Exhibit A, or when fueled solely by liquid petroleum or liquefied petroleum gas with 3-foot clearance, or wood-burning stoves with 5-foot chimney and spark arrester with 3-foot clearance, or within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. IFPL 4 (Partial Shutdown) is in effect for industrial operations.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Effective Sep 5, 2026

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Lassen Volcanic National Park

Unknown changed to Developed sites only

Lassen Volcanic National Park has permanent fire regulations that restrict fires to park-provided grills or fire rings in established frontcountry campgrounds and day use areas only. Fires are not permitted in backcountry or wilderness areas. Only small liquid or gas fuel stoves are permitted in backcountry/wilderness areas; biomass stoves (including wood and charcoal) are not allowed in the backcountry. Any current fire restrictions beyond these permanent regulations would be posted on the park's Alerts and Conditions page.

Camp/Cooking Fire Regulations and Restrictions - Lassen Volcanic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Colville National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

The entire Colville National Forest entered Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions on August 7, 2026. Campfires and open flames are prohibited everywhere on the forest. Pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves with functioning on-off switches are allowed in cleared areas. Charcoal, wood, and solid fuel fires are prohibited.

Colville National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Effective Aug 7, 2026

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Willamette National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect on all Willamette National Forest lands. Fires, campfires, and stove fires including solid fuel, charcoal briquette, gas/jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel or propane are prohibited. Devices fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off are permitted when operated within a 3 foot perimeter devoid of vegetation.

Willamette National Forest | Fire | Forest Service

Eased

Umatilla National Forest

Fire pan required changed to Developed sites only

Phase B Public Use Restrictions are in effect forest-wide effective September 4, 2026. Campfires are only allowed in designated campgrounds and recreation sites. Liquified or bottled gas stoves and heaters are allowed. Chainsaw use prohibited except for firewood permit holders in authorized areas. Off-road/off-trail vehicle travel prohibited except to dispersed campsites within 300 feet of open roads. Smoking restricted to enclosed vehicles, buildings, or cleared areas. Fire danger is High.

Umatilla National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Order 06-14-00-26-04 Effective Sep 4, 2026

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions are in effect forest-wide (with separate restrictions for the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River). Fire danger is High and IFPL is 3. Illinois River Road has seasonal fire restrictions, and Ashland Municipal Watershed prohibits camping and campfires year-round.

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-10-01-26-03 Effective Sep 4, 2026

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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect forest-wide, prohibiting all wood, wood stove, and charcoal briquette stoves and other open flames including in campgrounds and Wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid gas stoves are allowed. Multiple incident fire closures are also active in specific ranger districts.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-17-00-2026-21 Effective Jul 17, 2026

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Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 fire restrictions are in effect forest-wide due to persistent high fire danger, drought, and hot/dry weather conditions. A localized fire restriction also applies to Drift Creek Cove prohibiting all fires and stove fires.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-03-00-26-02 Effective Jul 1, 2026

Updated

Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Stage 2 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Drift Creek Cove fire prohibition, Mount St. Helens Area Three and Mount Margaret fire prohibition, Goat Rocks Wilderness named campfire prohibitions, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Willamette National Forest

Stage 2 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Central Cascades wilderness campfire prohibition above 5700 feet, Diamond Peak Wilderness campfire prohibition above 6000 feet, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington lake basin campfire prohibitions, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Malheur National Forest

Unknown changed to Stoves Only

Stage B public-use restrictions are in effect forest-wide at Malheur National Forest as of September 4, 2026. Campfires and wood fires are prohibited. Cook stoves fueled solely by gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel, or propane with an on/off switch are allowed if flammable vegetation is cleared 3 feet away on all sides. Charcoal and solid fuel fires are prohibited. All other stove types (alcohol, liquid fuel, wood) are prohibited.

Malheur National Forest | Prevention | Forest Service Effective Sep 4, 2026

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Mt. Hood National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 1

Fire restrictions in effect across Mt. Hood National Forest beginning July 1, 2026. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited forest-wide, including in developed campgrounds. Fire danger status is Extreme.

Mt. Hood National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-06-00-26-03 Effective Jul 1, 2026

Updated

Olympic National Park

No campfires changed to Unknown

Accepted sources conflict; human review is required before publishing a status.

NPS alerts Effective Aug 7, 2024

Updated

Mt. Hood National Forest

Stage 1 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Bull Run Watershed fire and access closure, Burnt Lake half-mile campfire prohibition, Eagle Creek Trail campfire corridor prohibition, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Alpine Lakes Wilderness campfire prohibition above 5000 feet, Alpine Lakes Wilderness named lake campfire buffers, Glacier Peak Holden and Lyman Lakes campfire buffers, and 5 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Aug 30, 2026

25 changes

Updated

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Phase C Fire Restrictions are in effect forest-wide. Campfires and charcoal fires are prohibited except in designated campfire rings at developed recreation sites or within Eagle Cap Wilderness with wood-burning stoves meeting specific requirements. Camp stoves fueled solely by liquid petroleum or liquefied petroleum gas are allowed with 3-foot vegetation clearance. Fire danger is Extreme in multiple ranger districts.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Effective Aug 8, 2026

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Colville National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

The entire Colville National Forest entered Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions on August 7, 2026. Campfires and open flames are prohibited forest-wide. Pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves with functioning on-off switches are allowed in cleared areas. Charcoal, wood, and solid fuel fires are prohibited.

Colville National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Effective Aug 7, 2026

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Willamette National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect on all Willamette National Forest lands. Fires, campfires, and stove fires, including solid fuel, charcoal briquette, gas/jellied petroleum, and pressurized liquid fuel or propane are prohibited. Devices fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off are permitted when operated within a 3 foot perimeter devoid of vegetation. Fire danger rating is Very High. IFPL Level 2 (Partial Hootowl) is in effect for industrial operations.

Willamette National Forest | Fire | Forest Service

Eased

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

No campfires changed to Campfires allowed

No seasonal fire restrictions are currently in effect forest-wide. The page states that when fire restrictions are in effect, they will be listed in the Alerts and Fire Danger dropdown, but the alerts listed are only incident-specific fire closures (Ptarmigan, Little Giant, Sinlahekin, Three Queens). Fire danger ratings are Extreme in three areas and Very High in one area. Year-round prohibitions on fireworks, explosives, and IFPL chainsaw requirements remain in effect but do not restrict camping/backpacking fire-use.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service

Updated

Fremont-Winema National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions are in effect forest-wide from August 6, 2026 through November 1, 2026. Fire danger is Extreme. A separate Fire Area Emergency Closure is in effect on the Chiloquin Ranger District.

Fremont-Winema National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-02-26-02 Effective Aug 6, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026

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Willamette National Forest

Stage 2 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Central Cascades wilderness campfire prohibition above 5700 feet, Diamond Peak Wilderness campfire prohibition above 6000 feet, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington lake basin campfire prohibitions, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Mt. Hood National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 1

Fire restrictions in effect forest-wide beginning July 1, 2026. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited across the entire Forest, including in developed campgrounds, per Forest Order #06-06-00-26-03. Fire danger status is Extreme. Two localized areas have additional permanent fire and camping prohibitions: Sportsman's Park Wildland Urban Interface Zone (year-round fire and camping ban since 2011) and incident closures for the Grasshopper Fire and Clackamas River RD Fires (Austin and The Narrows Fires).

Mt. Hood National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-06-00-26-03 Effective Jul 1, 2026

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Malheur National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Stage C public-use restrictions are in effect forest-wide at Malheur National Forest. Campfires, charcoal, solid fuel, and most stove types are prohibited. Gas/propane stoves with on/off switches are allowed with 3-foot vegetation clearance. Fire danger is Extreme and IFPL is IV.

Malheur National Forest | Prevention | Forest Service Effective Jul 29, 2026

Tightened

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Developed sites only changed to No campfires

Fire restrictions in effect in all areas of Lassen Volcanic National Park due to high fire danger. Open fires, campfires, and stove fires prohibited, including charcoal. Self-contained propane or petroleum camp stoves permitted.

NPS alerts

Updated

Mt. Hood National Forest

Stage 1 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Bull Run Watershed fire and access closure, Burnt Lake half-mile campfire prohibition, Eagle Creek Trail campfire corridor prohibition, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Alpine Lakes Wilderness campfire prohibition above 5000 feet, Alpine Lakes Wilderness named lake campfire buffers, Glacier Peak Holden and Lyman Lakes campfire buffers, and 5 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

North Cascades National Park Service Complex

Partial changed to Full

Campfire ban in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex effective June 29. Campfires, wood, briquettes, charcoal grills, and any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills are prohibited. Propane fire pits are not allowed.

NPS alerts Effective Jun 29, 2024

Aug 23, 2026

31 changes

Updated

Umpqua National Forest

Unknown changed to Developed sites only

Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions across the entire Umpqua National Forest. Campfires prohibited except in Forest Service-constructed concrete or metal fire rings in designated developed recreation sites. Campfires prohibited in wilderness. Gas, liquid fuel, and propane stoves with on/off switch allowed with 3-foot clearance. Solid fuel stoves, charcoal, and pellet fires prohibited.

Umpqua National Forest | Public Use Restrictions Stage 2 | Forest Service Order 06-15-26-02 Effective Jul 24, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026

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Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Phase C Fire Restrictions are in effect forest-wide. Campfires and stove fires are prohibited except for liquid petroleum/liquefied petroleum gas camp stoves with 3-foot vegetation clearance, and wood-burning stoves in Eagle Cap Wilderness only with specific equipment and clearance requirements. Fire danger is High across all ranger districts.

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Effective Aug 8, 2026

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Colville National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

The entire Colville National Forest entered Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions on August 7, 2026. Campfires and open flames are prohibited forest-wide. Pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves with functioning on-off switches are allowed in cleared areas. Charcoal, wood, and solid fuel fires are prohibited.

Colville National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Effective Aug 7, 2026

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Willamette National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect on all Willamette National Forest lands, including developed campgrounds and Wilderness areas. Fires, campfires, and stove fires (including solid fuel, charcoal, gas/jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel, or propane) are prohibited. Only devices fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off are permitted when operated within a 3-foot perimeter devoid of vegetation. Fire danger rating is Very High. IFPL Level 2 (Partial Hootowl) is in effect for industrial operations.

Willamette National Forest | Fire | Forest Service

Tightened

Umatilla National Forest

Fire pan required changed to No campfires

Phase C Public Use Restrictions are in effect forest-wide. Campfires, wood stoves, and briquette fires are prohibited. Liquefied and bottled gas stoves and heaters are allowed in areas cleared 3 feet of all flammable material. Chainsaws and other internal combustion engines (except motor vehicles) are not allowed. Generators only allowed when located in an area cleared at least 10 feet of all flammable material. No off-road/off-trail vehicle travel or travel on roads not cleared of standing grass or other flammable material. No smoking except in enclosed vehicles and buildings or cleared areas. Fire danger rating is Extreme. Campfire exemptions at designated campgrounds that applied during Phase A and B are not permitted under Phase C - campfires are prohibited forest-wide.

Umatilla National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service Order Forest Order #06-14-00-26-03 Effective Jul 24, 2026

Eased

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

No campfires changed to Campfires allowed

No forest-wide seasonal fire restrictions are currently in effect. The page states that when fire restrictions are in effect, they will be listed in the Alerts and Fire Danger dropdown, but no seasonal restriction alerts are present. Five incident-area fire closures are listed (Ptarmigan, Little Giant on Wenatchee River/Entiat, Little Giant on North Lake Chelan, Three Queens, Sinlahekin) but these are localized incident closures, not forest-wide seasonal restrictions. Year-round prohibitions on fireworks, explosives, and IFPL chainsaw rules remain in effect.

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Incident Information | Forest Service

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Fremont-Winema National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 2

Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions are in effect forest-wide from August 6, 2026 through November 1, 2026. Fire danger is Extreme. A separate Fire Area Emergency Closure is in effect on the Chiloquin Ranger District.

Fremont-Winema National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-02-26-02 Effective Aug 6, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026

Tightened

Willamette National Forest

Developed sites only changed to No campfires

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Central Cascades wilderness campfire prohibition above 5700 feet, Diamond Peak Wilderness campfire prohibition above 6000 feet, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington lake basin campfire prohibitions, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Tightened

Plumas National Forest

Developed sites only changed to No campfires

Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect forest-wide on the Plumas National Forest starting August 6, 2026, based on increased fire danger and fire behavior indices, combined with drying fuels.

Plumas National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order #05-11-26-03 Effective Aug 6, 2026

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Mt. Hood National Forest

Partial changed to Stage 1

Fire restrictions in effect forest-wide beginning July 1, 2026. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited across the entire Forest, including in developed campgrounds, per Forest Order #06-06-00-26-03. Fire danger status is Extreme. One localized area (Sportsman's Park) has additional year-round fire and camping prohibitions.

Mt. Hood National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service Order 06-06-00-26-03 Effective Jul 1, 2026

Updated

Malheur National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Stage C public-use restrictions are in effect forest-wide at Malheur National Forest. Campfires and most cooking stoves are prohibited except gas/liquid fuel stoves with on/off switches and 3-foot vegetation clearance. Fire danger is Extreme and IFPL is IV.

Malheur National Forest | Prevention | Forest Service Effective Jul 29, 2026

Updated

Mt. Hood National Forest

Full changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Bull Run Watershed fire and access closure, Burnt Lake half-mile campfire prohibition, Eagle Creek Trail campfire corridor prohibition, and 3 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Updated

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Stage 2 changed to Partial

Accepted localized fire-use restrictions are active, including Alpine Lakes Wilderness campfire prohibition above 5000 feet, Alpine Lakes Wilderness named lake campfire buffers, Glacier Peak Holden and Lyman Lakes campfire buffers, and 5 more.

Accepted localized fire-use rules

Aug 16, 2026

11 changes

Updated

Fremont-Winema National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions prohibit campfires, cook stoves with solid fuel, charcoal, or propane on all National Forest System Lands within Fremont-Winema National Forest. Gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel stoves with on/off switch are allowed if vegetation is cleared 3 feet away.

Fremont-Winema National Forest | Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions | Forest Service Order 06-02-26-02 Effective Aug 6, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026

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Lassen National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Full fire restriction order prohibiting campfires, stove fires, and smoking forest-wide from August 10 through December 1, 2026. Exceptions: persons with valid California Campfire Permit may use portable gas/liquid fuel stoves and may build campfires in designated Fire Safe Recreation Sites (Exhibit A) or federally designated Wilderness Areas (Exhibit B).

Lassen National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Order 06-26-05 Effective Aug 10, 2026 to Dec 1, 2026

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Plumas National Forest

Unknown changed to Developed sites only

Stage II Fire Restrictions prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire forest-wide except in Designated Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A with a campground host present. Persons with a valid California Campfire Permit may use gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel devices, or wood pellet grills with working shut-off valves at least three feet from flammable materials.

Plumas National Forest | Stage II Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest | Forest Service Order 05-11-26-03 Effective Aug 6, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026

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Malheur National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Stage C fire restrictions prohibit campfires and most cooking stoves on the north portion of Malheur National Forest (Blue Mountain and Prairie City Ranger Districts, including Monument Rock and Strawberry Wilderness areas) from July 23 through October 31, 2026. Gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel, or propane stoves with on/off switches are allowed if flammable vegetation is cleared 3 feet away on all sides.

Malheur National Forest | Stage C- North Malheur Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Order 06-04-00-26-18 Effective Jul 23, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026

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Six Rivers National Forest

Unknown changed to Developed sites only

Forest-wide fire restrictions prohibit campfires and stove fires except in Wilderness areas, Designated Fire Safe Sites, and Developed Recreation Sites. Persons with valid California Campfire Permit may use portable propane campfire pits, stoves, or lanterns with shut-off valves in areas at least three feet from flammable materials.

Six Rivers National Forest | Forest Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Order 10-26-05 Effective Jul 3, 2026 to Nov 16, 2026

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Modoc National Forest

Unknown changed to No campfires

Forest Order 09-26-01 prohibits building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire anywhere on Modoc National Forest except in the South Warner Wilderness and Designated Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A. Portable stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed with a valid California Campfire Permit. Charcoal briquettes are prohibited. Effective July 23 through October 31, 2026.

Modoc National Forest | Forest Fire Restrictions 2026 | Forest Service Order 09-26-01 Effective Jul 23, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026

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Lassen Volcanic National Park

Unknown changed to No campfires

Fire restrictions in effect park-wide due to high fire danger. Open fires, campfires, and stove fires prohibited including charcoal. Self-contained propane or petroleum camp stoves permitted.

NPS alerts

Updated

Olympic National Park

Unknown changed to No campfires

Full burn ban effective August 7 prohibiting all campfires in wilderness, backcountry, non-developed and developed areas, and coastal beaches. Propane and gas stoves allowed if operated at least three feet away from flammable vegetation and forest litter.

NPS alerts Effective Aug 7, 2024

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North Cascades National Park Service Complex

Unknown changed to No campfires

Campfire ban in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex effective June 29. Campfires, wood, briquettes, charcoal grills, and any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills are banned. Propane fire pits are not allowed during the ban.

NPS alerts Effective Jun 29, 2025

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.