Fire Restrictions

Current campfire bans, burn restrictions, and fire regulations across Southern Oregon. Always check with local districts before any open burning.

Fire Season in Effect

Restrictions are active across most Southern Oregon districts. Verify with your specific district before lighting any fire. Violations may result in fines and liability for suppression costs.

ODF Southwest Oregon District

Oregon Department of Forestry ยท Douglas County, Josephine County, Jackson County

๐Ÿ”ฅ High
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Campfires
Prohibited
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Debris Burn
Prohibited
โš 
Chainsaws
Restricted
โš 
Equipment
Restricted
โš 
Smoking
Restricted

Industrial equipment must have spark arrestors and fire tools on site. No burning between 1 PM and midnight.

Effective 2025-07-01Official Source

Douglas Forest Protective Association

Oregon Department of Forestry ยท Douglas County

๐Ÿ”ฅ High
โœ—
Campfires
Prohibited
โœ—
Debris Burn
Prohibited
โš 
Chainsaws
Restricted
โš 
Equipment
Restricted
โš 
Smoking
Restricted

Campfires prohibited in all ODF-protected lands in Douglas County. Charcoal fires in designated metal fire rings at developed campgrounds are allowed.

Effective 2025-07-01Official Source

Umpqua National Forest

USDA Forest Service ยท Douglas County, Lane County, Jackson County

๐Ÿ”ฅ Very High
โœ—
Campfires
Prohibited
โœ—
Debris Burn
Prohibited
โœ—
Chainsaws
Prohibited
โœ—
Equipment
Prohibited
โœ—
Smoking
Prohibited

Stage 2 restrictions in effect. No open flames of any kind. Stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel allowed in developed sites only.

Effective 2025-07-15Official Source

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

USDA Forest Service ยท Jackson County, Josephine County, Curry County

๐Ÿ”ฅ Very High
โœ—
Campfires
Prohibited
โœ—
Debris Burn
Prohibited
โœ—
Chainsaws
Prohibited
โš 
Equipment
Restricted
โš 
Smoking
Restricted

Campfires prohibited at all elevations. Portable camp stoves allowed. Chainsaws prohibited between 1 PM and midnight.

Effective 2025-07-10Official Source

Fremont-Winema National Forest

USDA Forest Service ยท Klamath County, Lake County

๐Ÿ”ฅ High
โœ—
Campfires
Prohibited
โœ—
Debris Burn
Prohibited
โš 
Chainsaws
Restricted
โš 
Equipment
Restricted
โš 
Smoking
Restricted

Stage 1 restrictions in effect on the Winema National Forest. Campfires allowed only in developed campgrounds with metal fire rings.

Effective 2025-07-01Official Source

BLM Medford District

Bureau of Land Management ยท Jackson County, Josephine County, Curry County

๐Ÿ”ฅ High
โœ—
Campfires
Prohibited
โœ—
Debris Burn
Prohibited
โš 
Chainsaws
Restricted
โš 
Equipment
Restricted
โš 
Smoking
Restricted

All campfires and open burning prohibited on BLM-administered lands in the Medford District.

Effective 2025-07-01Official Source

BLM Roseburg District

Bureau of Land Management ยท Douglas County

๐Ÿ”ฅ High
โš 
Campfires
Restricted
โœ—
Debris Burn
Prohibited
โš 
Chainsaws
Restricted
โš 
Equipment
Restricted
โš 
Smoking
Restricted

Campfires allowed only in designated fire rings at developed recreation sites. No campfires in dispersed camping areas.

Effective 2025-07-01Official Source

Siuslaw National Forest

USDA Forest Service ยท Lane County, Lincoln County, Coos County

๐Ÿ”ฅ Moderate
โš 
Campfires
Restricted
โœ—
Debris Burn
Prohibited
โœ“
Chainsaws
Allowed
โœ“
Equipment
Allowed
โœ“
Smoking
Allowed

Stage 1 restrictions for debris burning only. Campfires in designated sites allowed. Conditions subject to change.

Effective 2025-06-15Official Source

Restriction Level Guide

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Allowed โ€” Activity permitted under normal conditions.
โš 
Restricted โ€” Activity allowed with specific rules (times, equipment, permits).
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Prohibited โ€” Activity completely banned. Violation may result in fines.