Black Hills National Forest

US Forest Service
Black Hills National Forest
1019 N. 5th Street
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-9200

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
605-673-9227

News Release

USDA Forest Service

Black Hills National Forest

Contact: Frank Carroll (605) 673 - 9216 / 673-1504, or email us at r2 blackhills webinfo@fs.fed.us

FIRE RESTRICTION FOR BLACK HILLS AREA NOW IN ONE PLACE

CUSTER, SD: AUGUST 11, 2008

Are open campfires allowed in the Black Hills? It depends.

South Dakota’s local, State, and Federal agencies have now combined all fire restriction information in one web site, www.BlackHillsFireRestrictions.com.

The new site shows fire restrictions in place in counties, national parks, and national forests in the Black Hills Area and includes parts of three states, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

Viewers at the site may use an interactive map to find the appropriate local, State, or Federal agency, county, or city, and then discover immediately what is and is not allowed today. The site is updated frequently.

The site contains links to FireWise information to protect your home if you live in fire country, and links to fire information as well as links to individual organization sites. For example, you can find out what today’s fire restrictions are for Mount Rushmore, and then read additional information about specific details.

For more information visit the site. There is a feedback form to help us improve the service.

Vis our website at www.BlackHillsFireRestrictions.com