Oregon State Parks Fire/open flame ban!

[rhagfo]

We just got an update from our pear Ranger!

Be advised Starting Thursday July 22nd 2021. There is now a full fire ban in all Oregon State Parks and State managed forest land EAST of Interstate 5.

This includes Charcoal fires, cooking fires, warming fires, charcoal briquettes, Candles, Tiki torches and other devices that flames or embers. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottle fuels are allowed, though propane fire pits are NOT allowed!

Please note that Propane Fire pits will NOT be allowed.

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With all the wildfires going on right now, this doesn't surprise me.

Just got back from camping at a park that doesn't allow firepits (except propane) and frankly it didn't seem like camping to me without a fire. I was slightly bummed. I didn't pick the campground though and should have paid more attention during booking.