Fire Restrictions

Extreme Fire Danger!

Fire restrictions are in effect and being enforced at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument due to extreme fire danger in the Texas panhandle.

 

No Campfires

Do not set, build, maintain, attend, or use fires of any kind, including wood and charcoal campfires within developed campgrounds or picnic areas, or permanently improved places of habitation. Stoves fueled by petroleum or Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) fuels are allowed.

36 CFR 2.13(c)

 

No Smoking

Do not smoke, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material down to mineral soil.

36 CFR 2.21(a)

 

No Fireworks

Do not possess or use any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices. They are prohibited at all times on all federal public lands.

36 CFR 2.38(b)

 

For more information on fire restrictions in Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument call 806 857-3151. Violation of these restrictions is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to six months, or both.

36 CFR 1.5(a)(2) and 1.3(a)