Due to the severe drought conditions, wood and charcoal fires are not allowed in the Eldorado National Forest outside of designated campgrounds.

Gas or propane fires are allowed with a 2014 California campfire permit. These permits are free and can be obtained at any U.S. Forest Service, CalFire, or Bureau of Land Management office.

Visitors can help by educating others about fire danger and reporting abandoned or illegal fires to 911 or to the nearest ranger station.

The Eldorado will be staffing extra patrols and patrolling after dark the July 4 weekend.

More information on recreation opportunities and fire restrictions is available on the Eldorado National Forest website.