Regulations

2013 Northern California PCT fire restrictions

The U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service have released restrictions that essentially ban campfires, restrict smoking and certain types of stoves on much of the Pacific Crest Trail, even with a campfire permit. The restrictions are not PCT specific, they are in place broadly in the forests and parks ... Read more

Fire Restrictions Increase in San Bernardino National Forest

Seasonal fire restrictions are increasing to prohibit campfires in the developed Pacific Crest Trail camps of San Bernardino National Forest effective June 28th, 2013. Campfires are always banned in this forest, even with a campfire permit, except in developed campgrounds with agency provided fire rings. The PCT crosses the San ... Read more