Wildfires:
There are no fires burning in Point Reyes National Seashore at this time.
Prescribed Fires:
Pile burning will be done on permissible burn days throughout the winter. Visit the Spare the Air website for air quality information.
For more information call 415-464-5133.
Fires Outside the Park
Information about fires at other National Park Service sites is available on .
Information about large fires throughout the U.S. is available on InciWeb.
The national Situation Report (PDF - file size changes daily) provides a summary of fire activity across the U.S. by geographic area.
Daily Fire Danger Rating:
Call 415-464-5100 x2 x1 to find out what today's fire danger is.
Depending on the current fire danger, the following types of heat sources will be permitted (YES) or prohibited (NO):
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FIRE DANGER RATING
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Self-contained gas stoves
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Park provided grills (designated picnic areas & campgrounds)
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Self-contained charcoal barbecues (i.e., Webers)
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Beach open pitfires
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LOW
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YES
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YES
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YES
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YES
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| MODERATE |
YES
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YES
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YES
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YES
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| HIGH |
YES
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YES
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YES
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NO
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VERY HIGH
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YES
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NO
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NO
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NO
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| EXTREME or RED FLAG WARNING |
YES
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Under very high and extreme fire danger conditions:
- Smoking is banned on all park trails and in backcountry areas in the park.
- Mt. Vision Road is closed to vehicle traffic.
At all times, regardless of current fire danger:
- Fires shall at all times be maintained in a safe condition that does not threaten any person, natural, or structural feature.
- Never leave a fire unattended.
- Extinguish all fires with water prior to departure.
- Ground fires are not permitted.
- Firewood gathering is prohibited.
- The possession or discharge of fireworks is prohibited.
- Report all wildfires immediately.
- Ask a park ranger for further information.
Weather:
National Weather Service forecast for Bear Valley/Olema, CA
National Weather Service Fire Weather Planning Forecast for the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California Coast
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey Forecast Office Fire Weather Zones
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey Forecast Office
National Weather Service California Fire Weather
National Weather Service National Fire Weather Page
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