Campfire ban lifted at LR National Recreation Area

Just after midnight Friday morning, campfires will be allowed on Lake Roosevelt again as the summer ban is lifted.

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, LRNRA said Tuesday.

Regulations require beach campfires to be less than 3 feet in diameter and at least 10 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,” the release said. “Fires must be attended at all times and completely extinguished with water before you go to bed or leave your campsite.”

LRNRA said it’s illegal to burn chemically treated wood, painted wood, wood with staples and household garbage, including plastic and cans.

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