Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in effect as of 7/1/26
Officials ask the public to continue practicing Safety and Awareness
Visitors are encouraged to practice these principles of outdoor fire safety in all of Mineral County:
- Clear all flammable material within three feet of campfire rings
- Make a fire only if you have a shovel and sufficient water to put it out
- Never leave a fire unattended
- Keep fires small and manageable
- Extinguish fires completely. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave. Every campfire should be put DEAD OUT before leaving it
Fire Restrictions Do Not Prevent Wildfires. It is every forest visitor’s and camper’s responsibility to follow best practices, properly maintain and extinguish campfires to prevent wildfires. Violations are punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations and/or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Fire prevention and law enforcement will be patrolling, and anyone who violates Stage 2 restrictions will be ticketed.
Fire Restrictions Do Not Prevent Wildfires - YOU Do.
To learn more about fire restrictions, fuels management, and other fire related issues, visit our Fire Management webpage: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/sanjuan/fire/info