Fire Restrictions — Carson Ranger District
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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What this order prohibits
| ✕ | Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(m) |
| ✓ | Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2)] |
| ✓ | Persons engaged in legal hunting activity pursuant to State, Federal, or Tribal Laws and regulation allowed to discharge a firearm while taking wildlife |
| ✓ | Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty |
Parsed from the signed order. The order itself governs — read it before you strike a match.
From the order
Firearm, air rifle, and gas gun discharge is prohibited in the Carson Ranger District under Stage 1 restrictions, effective August 14, 2026. Exemptions apply to persons with a Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 or written authorization from a Forest Service officer, those engaged in legal hunting under State, Federal, or Tribal laws, and Federal, State, or Local officers or organized rescue/firefighting personnel on official duty.
Order history
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions August 14, 2026 – present
Agencies overwrite their alert pages when an order changes; GroundTruth keeps the timeline. Dates reflect each order's effective date.
Ranger offices & dispatch
- Flagstaff Ranger District
928-526-0866 · Forest page - Red Rock Ranger District
928-203-2900 · Forest page - Mogollon Rim Ranger District
928-477-2255 · Forest page - Coconino National Forest Supervisor's Office
928-527-3600 · Forest page - Carson Ranger District Office
- Lehman Caves Visitor Center
(775) 234-7510 - Great Basin Visitor Center
(775) 234-7520 - Mountain City Ranger District Office
- Alpine Ranger Station
Offices cover the region; the closest one to your route can confirm current conditions.
Frequently asked
Can I have a campfire in Carson Ranger District right now?
Carson Ranger District is under Stage 1 fire restrictions as of September 13, 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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