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Termination of Stage 1 Public Use Restrictions and Campfire Ban
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is rescinding all Public Use Restrictions regarding the use of fire across the forest as September 18, 2026. In the absence more stringent restrictions on activities, please remember to be fire wise in your actions. Make sure your fires are dead and cold to the touch when you leave a campsite. Also be aware that there are some locations in Wilderness where campfires are never allowed.
Alert Start Date: June 19, 2026
Alert End Date: September 18, 2026
Order Number: 06-17-00-2026-16
Contact Information
Contact Name: Okanogan-Wenatchee Headquarters
Contact Number: (509) 664-9200
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Pursuant to 16 USC 551, 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the prohibitions listed in Order number 06-17-00-2026-16, applicable to Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, dated June 19, 2026 and signed David Farmer, Acting Forest Supervisor, is hereby terminated.
Execution in Wenatchee, Washington this 18th day of September 2026 and effective as of this date.
TARA UMPHRIES
Forest Supervisor
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest