Mt. Hood Fire Restrictions July 17 Start Date

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

by Liz Warren

Fire restrictions in effect!

Effective Thursday, July 17, 2025 all campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds, dispersed camping locations and recreation residences/cabins.

Public Use Restrictions:

Campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires (including pellet cooking stoves), or any other open fires are prohibited.
Indoor fires, including in fireplaces and wood stoves, are prohibited.
Portable cooking stoves, lanterns, and heating devices (including propane campfire rings) using liquefied or bottled fuel, such as propane, are still allowed as they can be instantly switched off.
The operation of a generator without a spark arresting device is prohibited.
Check the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) before using a chainsaw.
Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or on a recreation cabin lot while in an area barren and cleared of all flammable material at least three feet in diameter.

Visit our website for more Mt. Hood National Forest fire information. Check the local and regional fire outlook.

July 19 HOA Picnic: Zigzag District Ranger Greg Wanner & Recreation Residence Permit Administrator Bree Ellison will be at this Saturday's annual HOA picnic. It's a great opportunity to chat with them and ask any questions.

Visit our Mt. Hood National Forest recreation residence website! www.fs.usda.gov/r06/mthood/permits/recreation-residences

Find useful & updated info such as the Project Request Form, hazard tree removal information, cabin maintenance guidance, a checklist for new cabin owners, and other resources. Got a question? Drop us a line!