The eastern Sierra Nevada area of California is already under seasonal fire restrictions May 24, 2021 -
Inyo NF and BLM Fire Restrictions in Effect
Inyo NF and BLM Fire Restrictions in Effect
No Campfires, briquette barbeques, or stove fires are allowed outside of fire rings or fire pits at designated developed recreation sites. The list of designated campgrounds and recreation sites is available at visitor centers and is posted here for Inyo National Forest and available here for the BLM Bishop Field Office.
- Valid California Campfire Permits are Required (available free of charge at U.S. Forest Service visitor centers, BLM and CalFire offices, or online at www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/ and are not exempt from the prohibitions, but are allowed to use portable stoves or lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel.
- No Fireworks. It is prohibited to possess or discharge any fireworks, including “safe and sane” fireworks.
- No Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
No tools powered by internal combustion engines off designated roads or trails (such as chainsaws or lawn mowers).
No motorized vehicles off designated roads or trails.
No welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.