Effective Friday, July 12, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of Washington state’s North Cascades National Park Service Complex – North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds along State Route 20 as well as Hozomeen and the entire Stehekin Valley. Stoves or grills that are solely fueled by liquid petroleum fuels for the purpose of cooking are allowed in all locations while cooking.
The burn ban helps reduce the chance of human-caused wildfires during drought-like conditions with prolonged high summer temperatures. Use caution when smoking and do not discard cigarette butts.
Discharging or using any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition or other incendiary devices in any location on federal lands is always prohibited.
If smoke or flames are visible, dial 911 or report at any ranger station.
Just two to three hours northeast of Seattle, North Cascades National Park in Washington state is known for its rugged beauty, which includes jagged peaks, deep valleys, waterfalls and more than 300 glaciers, the most of any state except Alaska.
The park’s topography is a result of glaciers and rivers that have carved out the North Cascade mountains, creating extreme relief and sharp peaks. The average elevation of the northern part of the range is 7,000 feet, and Goode Mountain reaches 9,206 feet, while valley floors along the Skagit River drop to 400 feet.
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Thank you, RV Travel! Good to know. There are enough wildfires without adding any more to the number. Thanks again, have a great weekend, safe travels, and safe stays! 🙂