Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest to implement new fire restrictions

HELENA, Mont., July 19, 2024 – The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest will implement fire restrictions across the forest effective Saturday, July 20 at 8 a.m. MDT. Stage 1 restrictions will be enacted across the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.

Under Stage 1 restrictions:

Stove fires, campfires and charcoal fires are allowed ONLY at developed campgrounds and developed recreation sites where Forest Service metal fire rings are provided (see list of developed recreation areas below). Fires within rock fire rings are NOT authorized.

Camping stoves fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels may be used anywhere on National Forest System lands.

Smoking is allowed ONLY 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.

No fires allowed within designated or recommended wilderness or wilderness study areas on the Forest,

Forest Service outfitters and guides are allowed to have a fire in a stove with a properly installed and maintained spark arrester.

Fireworks are never allowed on National Forest System lands.

Visit http://www.MTFireInfo.org or follow us on Facebook @ HLCNF for the latest updates on fire restrictions.

LIST OF DEVELOPED RECREATION AREAS

Lincoln Ranger District:

Aspen Grove Campground

Alice Creek Trailhead/ Day Use Area

Pine Grove Campground

Blackfoot Canyon Campground

Copper Creek Campground

Granite Butte Lookout

Indian Meadows Guard Station

Cummings Cabin

Nevada Creek Cabin

Belt Creek- White Sulphur Springs Ranger District:

Aspen Campground

Kings Hill Campground

Many Pines Campground

Logging Creek Campground

Jumping Creek Campground

Moose Creek Campground

Grasshopper Campground

Judith-Musselshell Ranger District:

Dry Wolf Campground

Crystal Lake Campground

Hay Canyon Campground

Thain Creek Campground

Spring Creek Campground

Rocky Mountain Ranger District:

Benchmark Campground

Cave Mountain Campground

Double Falls Campground

Elko Campground

Home Gulch Campground

Mill Falls Campground

Mortimer Gulch Campground

South Fork Sun Campground

Summit Campground

Beaver Creek Dispersed Campsite

Van Deriet Campground

West Fork Campground

Wood Lake Campground

Wood Lake Picnic Area

West Fork Cabin

Ford Creek Ranch

Kenck Cabin

Benchmark Wilderness Ranch

Sun Canyon Lodge

7 Lazy P Guest Ranch

Townsend Ranger District:

Gipsy Lake Campground

Skidway Campground

Bar Gulch Cabin (* currently in fire closure area)

Eagle Guard Cabin

Deep Creek Picnic Area

Rillway Cabin

Thompson Guard Station

Miller Cabin (* currently in fire closure area)

Gipsy Day Use

Helena Ranger District:

Coulter Campground

Kading Campground

Moose Creek Campground

Park Lake Campground

Vigilante Campground (* currently in fire closure area)

Cromwell-Dixon Campground

Indian Flats Cabin

Strawberry Lookout Cabin

Kading Cabin

Moose Creek Cabin

Meriwether Picnic Area

Park Lake Day Use Area

Ten Mile Picnic Area