Forest Service News Release

Fire restrictions take effect July 1
Campfires prohibited on Mt. Hood National Forest beginning Wednesday, July 1

Following a dry spring and expected warm and dry conditions across much of the forest, public use fire restrictions will be implemented across Mt. Hood National Forest beginning Wednesday, July 1.

All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited per Forest Order across the entire Forest, including in developed campgrounds. Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a designated campground, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter cleared of flammable material. Fireworks and other explosive devices are prohibited on national forests all year long.

Portable cooking stoves, lanterns, and heating devices using liquefied or bottled fuel, such as propane, are still allowed as they can be switched off instantly.

When fuel moisture and weather conditions create high wildfire potential, fire restrictions are put in place to reduce the chance of a human-caused wildfire to protect lives, homes, property, and natural resources.

“This year has been dry and we’re seeing conditions more typical of mid- to late-summer," said Dirk Shupe, Mt. Hood National Forest Fire & Aviation Staff Officer. "Forest visitors are a key part of preventing wildfires – following fire restrictions reduces wildfire risk and helps our firefighters to focus on naturally occurring wildfires, like those sparked by lightning.”

Read the full fire restrictions Forest Order here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/alerts/fire-restrictions-effect-july-1

Neighboring public lands may also have fire restrictions in place. Find more about restrictions and fire safety on adjacent lands:

• Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
• Willamette National Forest
• Check for fire restrictions on state, county, & private lands 

Learn how you can prevent wildfires: https://smokeybear.com/ 

Check the regional fire outlook: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/predict/outlook.aspx