Fire Precautions

Effective 10/06/2008

Campfires are regulated on the Rogue River, from the Applegate River to Marial, by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF). Siskiyou National Forest regulates campfires from Marial to the coast.

Wild Rogue River/Grave Creek to Foster Bar

In the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue River between Grave Creek and Marial:

• All open fires and charcoal within 400 feet of the river must be contained in a fire pan.
• All ashes, charcoal, and unburned material must be hauled out of the river corridor.
• Travelers must carry a shovel and bucket (one-gallon size).
• View more about Wild Rogue River (Grave Creek to Foster Bar).

Hellgate Recreation Area
(Mouth of Applegate River to Grave Creek)

• All open fires and charcoal within 400 feet of the river must be contained in a fire pan.
• All ashes, charcoal, and unburned material must be hauled out of the river corridor.
• Travelers must carry a shovel and bucket (one-gallon size).
• View more about Hellgate Recreation Area.

Tucker Flat Campground

• Campfires are allowed within existing fire grates.
• View more about Tucker Flat Campground.

NOTE: These restrictions will be strictly enforced. If a person is willful, malicious, or negligent in the origin of a fire, the Oregon Department of Forestry is required by state law ORS 477.068 to recover costs associated with suppressing the fire, and the responsible party will be billed for these costs. Parents can be held responsible for costs associated with suppressing fires started by children.

For more information, contact your local Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) office, Grants Pass ODF, (541) 474-3152, or Medford ODF, (541) 664-3328.