CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS AND GUIDELINES

Wood and Charcoal fires are permitted only in developed recreation sites (campgrounds and picnic grounds, that have public road access) and within agency provided fire rings.

Wood and Charcoal fires are NOT permitted at Yellow Post Campsites due to high fire danger.

Campfire permits are required for propane and gas stoves & lanterns used outside of developed recreation sites. (permits are available at your local Ranger Station and cost nothing.)

Recreational Shooting is limited to Public Shooting Ranges operated under special use permit only, except those engaged in legal hunting.

An approved spark arrester is required for any internal combustion engine. This applies to chainsaws, generators, motorcycles, and off-highway vehicles operated on the National Forest.

Smoking is limited to enclosed vehicles, developed recreation sites, and areas cleared of vegetation three feet in diameter.

A permit is required for welding or operating any torch device with an open flame or for use of any explosive device.

Fireworks are always prohibited on the San Bernardino National Forest. Tracer, armor piercing, steel core, and Teflon ammunitions are also prohibited, as is discharging a firearm at any exploding target.

Forest Road 1N09 is closed to Motorized Vehicles - State Highway 330 to Bear Creek

Know Before you Go - contact the local Ranger Station prior to your visit to determine local conditions and use guidelines

Fire Restrictions and Forest Regulations are strictly enforced.