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Big Bend National Park
Charcoal Ban at the Chisos Basin Campground Lifted
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Date: June 22, 2009
With the early arrival of significant monsoon rain, the charcoal ban has been lifted in the Chisos Basin campground. Fire danger is currently Moderate to High.
At all times of the year, charcoal use is limited to developed campgrounds and developed picnic areas. When conditions warrant, charcoal may be banned in those areas.
Charcoal is allowed in developed front and backcountry campsites, NPS-developed picnic areas, and on sandy areas along the river where boat trips are allowed to camp. Charcoal is never allowed to be burned anywhere else in the park due to the risk of wildfire.
In the past, inconsiderate visitors have thrown ashes and coals into the desert, which created both an eyesore and the risk of wildfire. These problems harm park resources which is why the use of charcoal is tightly regulated.
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Did You Know?
Sotol is a plant found in the middle elevations of Big Bend National Park. The sotol plant is a crowded cluster of ribbonlike leaves up to three feet long, with sawtooth margins. In April and May, the plants produce a stalk 10-20 feet high which gives sotol a second name - Desert Candle.
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Last Updated: June 22, 2009 at 11:54 EST |
