Tahoe National Forest Lifts Seasonal Fire Restrictions
Campfires outside designated developed recreation areas require a free permit.
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NEVADA CITY – Tahoe National Forest lifted its seasonal fire restrictions Tuesday, October 27, after recent weather reduced fire danger across the forest. Officials based the decision on fuel moisture conditions and the weather forecast.
Campfires outside designated developed recreation areas require a valid California Campfire Permit and must comply with the rules for the chosen location. The permits are free and available online. The change applies to national forest land managed by Tahoe National Forest.
The forest had reduced its restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 on September 28. Under Stage 1, wood and charcoal fires were limited to provided fire rings or grills at designated developed recreation sites.
A standing campfire order continues to cover mapped areas in the Truckee and Sierraville ranger districts, including Jackson Meadow and Little Truckee. Within those boundaries, fires are limited to campgrounds and designated dispersed campsites provided by the Forest Service, or locations within 300 feet of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail or Tahoe Rim Trail. Maps accompany the order.
The Forest Service asks campers to keep someone attending a fire at all times, clear flammable material at least five feet away in every direction, and avoid building fires on windy days.
Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on national forest land year-round.
Before leaving a campfire, the agency says to drown it with water, stir, and make sure all burned material is cold.