Campfires banned at almost every Oregon State Park amid wildfires

Campfires banned for now at all Oregon state parks east of Cascades, most statewide due to dry conditions, wildfires

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday it has temporarily banned campfires at most state parks - and all parks east of the Cascades due to dry conditions and the strain on firefighting resources from wildfires burning across the state.  Campfires and open flames are banned at all parks east

Campfires temporarily banned at majority of Oregon parks due to dry conditions, wildfires

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A temporary ban on campfires and open flames is now in effect at most Oregon state parks due to dry conditions and nearby wildfires. According to Oregon Parks and Recreation, the ban is designed to avoid putting a strain on firefighting resources already stretched thin by preventing any new fires from popping up. All parks east of the Cascades and many others across the state, including some restrictions at certain coast…

Campfires banned at almost every Oregon State Park amid wildfires

If you were hoping to have a charming campfire at your campsite this summer, think again.

CAMPFIRES TEMPORARILY BANNED AT MOST OREGON STATE PARKS

July 24, 3:05 a.m. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has temporarily banned campfires at most Oregon State Parks, due to dry conditions and the strain on firefighting resources from wildfires burning across the state. An OPRD release said campfires and open flames are banned at all parks east of the Cascades due to the low humidity and risk of wildfires. They’re also restricted at parks in high-risk areas across the state until conditio…

Campfires temporarily banned at most Oregon state parks

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) temporarily banned campfires at most Oregon State Parks due to dry conditions and the strain on firefighting resources from wildfires burning across the state.