Campfires banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area

SEDRO WOOLLEY, Wash – Effective Thursday, July 3, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. This ban includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds along State Route 20 as well as Hozomeen and the entire Stehekin Valley. Pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves, grills, or lanterns are allowed. Devices must have an on/off switch or valve that can immediately extinguish the flame.

 

Lack of spring rains and warm weather has contributed to drier fuels and increased fire danger. The burn ban helps reduce the chance of human-caused wildfires during drought-like conditions with prolonged high summer temperatures. Use caution when smoking and do not discard cigarette butts. Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other incendiary devices in any location are always prohibited on federal lands.

 

If smoke or flames are visible, dial 911 or make a report to any ranger station.