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
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