This map displays the real-time status of large wildfires over 100 acres and current fire restrictions within BLM District and Field Office boundaries. Click on an area of the map to see a pop-up box with additional information. On the map legend, characteristics will become visible as the map is zoomed in.

Current Fire Restrictions

The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

• maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
• have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
• possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Target shooting and other fire restrictions remain in effect for some areas of BLM-managed public lands in California. Find specific restrictions by field office below. Restrictions on target shooting do not prevent hunting with a valid hunting license, as hunting on BLM public lands is managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Please visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/hunting for more information.

The restrictions below include campfire safety measures issued in 2020 with a Statewide Fire Order and will remain in place until 2025. 

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Northern California District

Applegate Field Office

Current Restrictions in Place

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• BLM lifts fire restrictions on public lands in NE Calif., NW Nevada - full order (September 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Arcata Field Office

Current Restrictions in Place

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• BLM lifts fire restrictions on public lands in NW California - full order (October 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Eagle Lake Field Office

Current Restrictions in Place

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• BLM lifts fire restrictions on public lands in NE Calif., NW Nevada - full order (September 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Redding Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

BLM lifts fire restrictions on public lands in NW California - full order (October 2022)
BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Central California District

Bakersfield Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

• BLM Bakersfield Feild Office Lift Seasonal Fire Restrictions - full order (Nov 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Bishop Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• BLM Bishop Field Office and Inyo National Forest Lift Seasonal Fire Restrictions - full order (October 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Central Coast Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• Central Coast Field Office Lift Seasonal Fire Restrictions - full order (Nov 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Mother Lode Field Office

Some recreation areas have year-round fire restrictions, such as the South Yuba Wild & Scenic River Recreation Area, which is managed by the Mother Lode Field Office. Visit https://www.blm.gov/visit/south-yuba-river for more information. 

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• Mother Lode Field Office Lift Seasonal Fire Restrictions - full order (Nov 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Ukiah Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• Ukiah Field Office Lift Seasonal Fire Restrictions - full order (Nov 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

California Desert District

Barstow Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• The BLM lifts seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District- full order (Nov 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

El Centro Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• The BLM lifts seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District- full order (Nov 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• The BLM lifts seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District- full order (Nov 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Needles Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• The BLM lifts seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District- full order (Nov 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)

Ridgecrest Field Office

Current restrictions in place:

• The statewide, year-round fire restrictions remain in effect. Under this order, the public is required to follow these criteria before building, attending, maintaining, or using a campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, outside of a developed campground:

  • maintain a five-foot diameter area cleared to bare soil and free of any overhead flammable materials in all directions around the campfire,
  • have on hand a functioning round-point shovel, with an overall length of at least 35 inches, that can be easily accessed within a reasonable amount of time in response to a fire ignition,
  • possess a valid California Campfire Permit, available free of charge Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Read more about fire restrictions:

• The BLM lifts seasonal fire and target shooting restrictions in California Desert District- full order (Nov 2022)
• BLM California announces statewide, year-round restrictions - full order (April 2020)