Fire Restrictions — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Campfires are restricted — typically allowed only inside agency-provided fire structures in developed recreation sites, and prohibited at dispersed sites. The signed order has the specifics.
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From the order
Stage 1: building, maintaining, or using a campfire or charcoal/wood fire is prohibited except in an agency-provided fire ring at a developed campground. A gas or propane stove or lantern with a shut-off valve is allowed. Smoking is allowed only inside an enclosed vehicle or building, or in a cleared area.
Ranger offices & dispatch
- Magdalena Ranger District
575-854-2281 · Forest page - Black Range Ranger District
575-894-6678 · Forest page - Wilderness Ranger District
575-536-2250 · Forest page - Reserve Ranger District
575-533-6232 · Forest page - Quemado Ranger District
575-773-4678 · Forest page - Mt. Taylor Ranger District
505-287-8833 · Forest page - Mountainair Ranger District
505-847-2990 · Forest page - Sandia Ranger District
505-281-3304 · Forest page - Glenwood Ranger District
575-539-2481 · Forest page - Alpine Ranger District
928-339-5000 · Forest page - Springerville Ranger District
928-333-6200 · Forest page - Clifton Ranger District
928-687-8600 · Forest page - Lakeside Ranger District
928-368-2100 · Forest page - Black Mesa Ranger District
928-535-7300 · Forest page - Mogollon Rim Ranger District
928-477-2255 · Forest page - Red Rock Ranger District
928-203-2900 · Forest page - Flagstaff Ranger District
928-526-0866 · Forest page
Offices cover the region; the closest one to your route can confirm current conditions.
Frequently asked
Can I have a campfire in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests right now?
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is under Stage 1 fire restrictions as of June 19, 2026. Campfires are typically allowed only inside agency-provided fire structures in developed recreation sites, and prohibited at dispersed sites. Read the signed order for the exact terms.
Are propane or gas stoves allowed during fire restrictions?
Usually yes. Devices fueled solely by pressurized liquid petroleum or LPG with an on-off valve are typically exempt under Stage 1 and Stage 2, used in an area cleared of flammable material. The signed order always governs — read it before relying on an exemption.
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