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Rocky Mountain National Park
Fire Information and Restrictions
 

Fire Restrictions

Fires are permitted only in designated fire grates in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. All open fires are prohibited in backcountry campsites. However, petroleum fueled stoves and grills will still be permitted in designated backcountry campsites, as well as developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Smoking is also prohibited, except within enclosed vehicles, parking lots or developed areas that are cleared of all flammable materials for at least three feet in diameter. Visitors are reminded of potential carelessness and are cautioned to properly extinguish all lighted smoking materials to avoid receiving fines.

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a photo of folks throwing snowballs in front of the snow-covered Alpine Visitor Center  

Did You Know?
Last winter, the coldest temperature inside the Alpine Visitor Center was 21.2 degrees. The snow insulates the building when it is closed for the winter.

Last Updated: October 10, 2006 at 15:25 EST