Fire Restrictions Have Gone into effect on the Six Rivers National Forest

Press release from Six Rivers National Forest:

 Due to dry conditions and increasing fire danger, the Six Rivers National Forest is implementing fire restrictions, beginning July 3, 2026.

These restrictions apply to all of the Six Rivers National Forest (SRF) and land administered by the SRF which includes the Ukonom Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest. Forest visitors may still have a campfire within a designated fire safe site, developed recreation site, and in designated Wilderness areas. Restrictions are expected to be lifted on November 16, 2026, conditions permitting.

The following is prohibited during fire restrictions:

• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except in Wilderness areas, Designated Fire Safe Sites, or within stoves, charcoal grills or fire rings provided in the Developed Recreation Sites. See Exhibit A for a list of sites.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
• Operating an internal combustion engine off National Forest System roads and trails
• Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.

View the complete forest order including a map and a complete list of developed recreation and designated fire safe sites visit the following link: www.fs.usda.gov/r05/sixrivers/alerts/forest-fire-restrictions

If visitors choose to have a campfire within a designated recreation site, follow these safety tips to prevent starting a wildfire:

• Clear all flammable materials from the ground for five feet in all directions from the edge of the fire and make sure it is located away from overhanging limbs. Only use developed fire rings.
• Have a shovel and water nearby.
• Keep your campfire small and only use dead and downed wood…don’t cut live trees for firewood.
• Make sure a responsible adult is always in attendance of your campfire. NEVER leave a campfire unattended!
• Always make sure your campfire is DEAD OUT before leaving it! Drown it with plenty of water, stir well with a shovel, feel to see if it is hot, REPEAT. If it is too hot to touch, then it is too hot to leave.