Level IV Fire Restrictions in the Los Padres National Forest

A small fire on the other side of the Santa Lucia Mountains in the Tassajara Creek area reminds us that it is fire season and that it's been a dry year. The Los Padres National Forest has raised fire restrictions to Level IV. Note: These apply on forest lands, not inside Pico Blanco Scout Reservation. Please inquire about fire restrictions from council personnel.

The full order can be read here: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5428916

Here is a summary:

-Campfires (open flame) are prohibited anywhere in the National Forest, including developed campgrounds.

-Gas stoves are only permitted in certain developed campgrounds.

-No gas stoves in the backcountry; cold camping only.

Thank you for abiding by these policies. We do not want another 2008 to be caused by humans. Let nature start it's own fires.

ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES!