FWP sites in Ravalli County are under Stage II fire restrictions

HAMILTON – Ravalli County, Bitterroot National Forest and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and other state lands in the county entered Stage II fire restrictions, effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

FWP follows the county’s lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties. All state parks, fishing access sites and wildlife management areas in Ravalli County are under Stage II restrictions.

Under Stage II restrictions, the following is prohibited at FWP sites:

• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or closed of all flammable materials.
• Operating a chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine (prohibited 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.).
• Operating motorized vehicles off designated roads and trails.

You may use on a liquid petroleum gas or propane stove that can be turned on and off.

The restrictions will remain in effect until there is a significant long-term change in fire danger and orders are rescinded. For more information regarding fire restrictions, visit mtfireinfo.org.

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