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Campfire Ban Lifted

News Release Date: September 29, 2026


Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will lift its campfire ban effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2.

Campfires will be allowed in established fire rings in campgrounds and day-use areas and on lakeshores below the high-water mark throughout the recreation area.

Lakeshore fire regulations:

  • Keep fires small: Beach fires must be less than 3 feet in diameter.
  • Keep your distance: Place fires at least 10 feet from beach logs, structures and vegetation.
  • Use bare ground: Do not create rock rings or dig pits for beach fires.
  • Stay with your fire: Never leave a fire unattended.
  • Put it out completely: Extinguish fires completely with water before going to bed or leaving the area.
It is illegal to burn :
  • Chemically treated or painted wood.
  • Wood containing staples or nails.
  • Household garbage, including plastic and cans.
For more information, visit the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area website at www.nps.gov/laro.

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