Campfire ban lifted at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Effective 12:01 am Friday, Oct. 18, campfires throughout Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will be allowed again in established fire rings in campgrounds and day-use areas and on lakeshores below the high-water mark, the National Park Service announced Tuesday.

Charcoal grills will also be allowed.

Regulations require that beach campfires 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,” a release from the LRNRA advised. “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.”