News Release

2023 Campfire Ban Lifted

Date: September 26, 2023
Contact: Denise Bausch, 509-754-7830

Effective 12:01 am Friday, September 29, 2023, campfires will be allowed in established fire rings in campgrounds and day-use areas and on lakeshores below the high-water mark throughout Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Charcoal grills will also be allowed at this time.

Please remember that regulations require beach campfires must be less than three feet in diameter and must be at least ten feet from the nearest beach logs, structure, or vegetation. In addition, do not use or create rock rings for beach fires or dig pits for fires. Fires must be attended at all times and completely extinguished with water before you go to bed or leave your campsite. It is also illegal to burn chemically treated wood, painted wood, wood with staples as well as household garbage including plastic and cans.

For more information, check the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area website at www.nps.gov/laro.