Campfires Prohibited on BLM Coos Bay District Lands
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NORTH BEND, Ore. – Effective immediately, campfires and open source flames, such as charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, are prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coos Bay District lands. Extremely dry conditions in conjunction with current and expected weather forecasts have elevated the potential risk of wildfire starts throughout the area.
The increased restrictions apply to all developed recreation sites, such as Loon Lake Campground, as well as dispersed sites on all 325,000 acres of BLM managed lands on the southern Oregon Coast. Campers are still allowed to use portable cooking stoves that use liquefied or bottled fuels. All recreation sites remain open to visitors and overnight campers. As stewards, the BLM manages public lands for the benefit of current and future generations.
For updated information updated information on public use restrictions, please visit Oregon Department of Forestry at www.coosfpa.net, or the BLM’s Coos Bay District Office at (541) 756-0100.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.