Public Use Restrictions (PURs)
Public Use Restrictions (PURs) are measures put in place to reduce the risk of a wildfire igniting. Restrictions can affect where you are allowed to smoke and use a generator, the types of roads you can travel on, and where – or even if - you are allowed to have a campfire. At this time, the use of non-industrial battery or electric power equipment is exempt from these restrictions. Please remember that even fires in designated forest service constructed fire rings and fireplaces need to be dead out before leaving your campsite. Drown, stir, and feel your campfire with the back of your hand. It should feel cold to the touch.
Restriction Level | Campfires | Stoves | Smoking | Generators | Motorized Vehicles | Firewood Cutting |
No Restrictions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Public UseRestrictionsLevel 1 | Restricted to: Forest Service- constructed fire rings and fireplaces in designated sites Commercial campfires solely fueled by pressurized liquid fuel or propane Fireplaces inside buildings with approved screens or spark arrestors Wilderness | Restricted to: Commercial stoves solely fueled by pressurized liquid fuel or propane Not allowed are smudge pots, wood stoves, charcoal, and briquettes | Restricted to: Enclosed vehicles, buildings, designated recreation sites, and watercraft Areas of at least 3 feet in diameter that are cleared of all flammable material | Restricted to: Generators with approved spark arrestors, in designated recreation site | Restricted to: Forest Development Roads Designated parking areas Roads, trails, and ATV areas identified as open to motorized travel on the Motor Vehicle Use Map | Restricted to: Cutting must be done in compliance with the terms of the 2024 Forest Removal Permit. Within the hours of 8PM to 1PM followed by a one-hour fire watch Electric chainsaw use is exempt from this order and allowed all day with a 30-minute fire watch. |
Public UseRestrictionsLevel 2 | Restricted to: Forest service-constructed fire rings or fireplaces in designated sites Commercial campfires solely pressurized by liquid fuel or propane | Restricted to: Commercial stoves or campfires solely fueled by liquid fuel or propane Not allowed are smudge pots, wood stoves, charcoal, and briquettes | Restricted to: Enclosed vehicles, buildings, designated recreation sites, and watercraft Areas of at least 3 feet in diameter that are cleared of all flammable material | Restricted to: Generators with approved spark arrestors, in designated recreation sites | Restricted to: Forest Development Road Designated parking areas Roads and trails identified as open to motorized travel on the Motor Vehicle Use Map | Restricted to: Cutting must be done in compliance with the terms of the 2024 Forest Removal Permit. Within the hours of 8PM to 10AM followed by a one-hour fire watch. Electric chainsaw use is exempt from this order and allowed all day followed with a 30-minute fire watch. |
Public UseRestrictionsLevel 3 | Restricted to: Commercial campfires solely pressurized by liquid fuel or propane, within Forest Service developed recreation sites | Restricted to: Commercial stoves solely fueled by liquid fuel or propane Not allowed are smudge pots, wood stoves, charcoal, and briquettes | Restricted to: Enclosed vehicles, buildings, designated sites, and watercraft | Restricted to: Generators with approved spark arrestors, in designated recreation sites | Restricted to Forest Development Roads Designated parking areas Roads and trails identified as open to motorized travel on the Motor Vehicle Use Map | Restricted to: Cutting must be done in compliance with the terms of the 2024 Forest Removal Permit. Electric chainsaws use is exempt from this order and allowed between the hours of 8PM and 10AM following a required one-hour fire watch. |