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tkojeep · 06-10-2003, 11:03 PM

I was wondering if someone knew if there was a place that I could get a permit online or if I have to go into an forest service office. What are the requirements for the permits? (age, location, etc)

Thanks,
Kirk

jdjanda · 06-10-2003, 11:22 PM

We stopped at the Info booth on Ice House on the way up to the Con. All that is needed is a license. I have a feeling it's going to be a short season for campfires.

tkojeep · 06-10-2003, 11:32 PM

I was hoping to get one the the weekend of the 20th. Do you have to pay for them or just pickup the form, fill it out and carry it with you? Or do you actually have to turn it into someone?

~Kirk

jdjanda · 06-11-2003, 12:03 AM

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Originally posted by tkojeep
I was hoping to get one the the weekend of the 20th. Do you have to pay for them or just pickup the form, fill it out and carry it with you? Or do you actually have to turn it into someone?

~Kirk

Sorry, they are free, I think you need them for each area or region. The Ranger takes your info then gives you the permit to carry.

nasvik · 06-11-2003, 07:06 AM

The permit you'll get in the Sierras is good from Bakersfield to the Oregon border.

I was talking to the ranger in the Placerville station about restrictions. He's thinking it's likely full restrictions will be in place by the end of June.

Paul

Rubicrawler · 06-11-2003, 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by nasvik
The permit you'll get in the Sierras is good from Bakersfield to the Oregon border.

I was talking to the ranger in the Placerville station about restrictions. He's thinking it's likely full restrictions will be in place by the end of June.

Paul

Yep, Paul's right

You should check in with the ranger as you head up but I would guess that you would be able to use a portable propane bbq for cooking. That's what I use when the resitrictions are in place.

Good luck and have fun!

Fueler · 06-12-2003, 09:01 PM

whats the deal if you roll in late and head in to camp with no permit??? my permit from last year has expired.

chartdog · 06-12-2003, 10:03 PM

Get caught, pay the fine......

Although I have been camping in the Sierras for 35 years and I have never been asked to show a campfire permit to anyone. Have always had one though.

Dan-H · 06-12-2003, 11:04 PM

I think you can get them at any BLM office.

Call around.

there are field offices all over the state.

Jeepndel · 06-13-2003, 07:45 AM

The purpose of a campfire permit is for the Ranger or agency rep to look you in the eye and tell you to be safe, have a shovel nearby and a fire extinguisher, and of course, to obey fire restrictions.

so if in doubt, have:
1. Shovel nearby.
2. Fire Extinguisher sitting close at hand.
3. and a cleared area (3feet) around your fire.

Worst case, with these items handy and a good attitude, you should not get a ticket or even much of a butt-chewing.

BUT, I always tell folks to GET A PERMIT> It's free.
Del

Rock Tractor · 06-13-2003, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tkojeep
I was hoping to get one the the weekend of the 20th. Do you have to pay for them or just pickup the form, fill it out and carry it with you? Or do you actually have to turn it into someone?

~Kirk

You can get one at any CDF station. Get a permit.

paydirt · 06-15-2003, 08:30 AM

any fire restrictions in place yet? (yes I have a permit)
going up june 26-28.

Disco · 06-15-2003, 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by paydirt
any fire restrictions in place yet? (yes I have a permit)
going up june 26-28.

No restrictions as of this moment but that can change quickly. Call before you go. (530)644-6048

cbassett · 06-16-2003, 12:39 PM

echoing what Disco wrote, plus you can check online:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/cur...s/fire-rx.html

paydirt · 06-17-2003, 06:17 AM

thx for the info

FAM · 06-17-2003, 09:20 AM

Question for anyone that knows. On the sign on Icehouse road, shortly after you turn off highway 50, it lists the fire danger and something called "sale" warning/danger/something. What does this "sale" rating mean?

thanks,
Fred

Jeepndel · 06-18-2003, 07:33 AM

It's most likely a Timber Management Sale (logging). Watch out for trucks entering the highway and going slow.

Tree falling taking place in a couple areas up there.
Del

tkojeep · 06-19-2003, 01:17 AM

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Originally posted by Jeepndel
Watch out for trucks entering the highway and going slow.

Actually the last few times I have been up there and they have been loging its quite the opposite. Watch for trucks hauling @$$. I have seen them pass people going uphill on a semi-blind corner. If you see one coming behind you get the hell out of its way ASAP. Just my observations.

~Kirk

06-10-2003, 11:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
tkojeep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16477 Location: Woodside, Ca Posts: 174	Campfire permits I was wondering if someone knew if there was a place that I could get a permit online or if I have to go into an forest service office. What are the requirements for the permits? (age, location, etc) Thanks, Kirk

06-10-2003, 11:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
jdjanda Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5982 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,292	We stopped at the Info booth on Ice House on the way up to the Con. All that is needed is a license. I have a feeling it's going to be a short season for campfires. __________________ Was that a comment meant to hurt? RU Dysfuncational http://thisdysfunctional.org/forum

06-11-2003, 07:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
nasvik Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1370 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,886	The permit you'll get in the Sierras is good from Bakersfield to the Oregon border. I was talking to the ranger in the Placerville station about restrictions. He's thinking it's likely full restrictions will be in place by the end of June. Paul __________________ www.jeepshots.com

06-12-2003, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fueler Rock God Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13071 Location: Oakley, CA Posts: 1,279	whats the deal if you roll in late and head in to camp with no permit??? my permit from last year has expired. __________________ 3....2.....1.....see ya!

06-12-2003, 10:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
chartdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 404 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 418	Get caught, pay the fine...... Although I have been camping in the Sierras for 35 years and I have never been asked to show a campfire permit to anyone. Have always had one though. __________________ Pete Newell 89 4Runner SAS with all the goodies. KJ6CXI Toys on the Rocks FOTR CA4WDC TLCA BRC NRA

06-10-2003, 11:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
tkojeep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16477 Location: Woodside, Ca Posts: 174	I was hoping to get one the the weekend of the 20th. Do you have to pay for them or just pickup the form, fill it out and carry it with you? Or do you actually have to turn it into someone? ~Kirk

06-12-2003, 11:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dan-H Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 792 Location: El Dorado County CA Posts: 2,176	I think you can get them at any BLM office. Call around. there are field offices all over the state. __________________ 01 TJ

06-13-2003, 07:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jeepndel Land Use Zeus Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3982 Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA, USA Posts: 2,584	The purpose of a campfire permit is for the Ranger or agency rep to look you in the eye and tell you to be safe, have a shovel nearby and a fire extinguisher, and of course, to obey fire restrictions. so if in doubt, have: 1. Shovel nearby. 2. Fire Extinguisher sitting close at hand. 3. and a cleared area (3feet) around your fire. Worst case, with these items handy and a good attitude, you should not get a ticket or even much of a butt-chewing. BUT, I always tell folks to GET A PERMIT> It's free. Del __________________ Del Albright BlueRibbon Coalition Ambassador Co-Founder, Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) Building an Access Army to Fight Back -- SOLDIER UP Follow the Trail Tours TAPT

06-15-2003, 08:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
paydirt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17940 Location: Santa Cruz,Ca Posts: 22	any fire restrictions in place yet? (yes I have a permit) going up june 26-28. __________________ She's not your girlfriend, it's just your turn.

06-16-2003, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
cbassett I like milk Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 164 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,884	echoing what Disco wrote, plus you can check online: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/cur...s/fire-rx.html __________________ <- KI6MKR -> '76 FJ40 '06 Ulysses

06-17-2003, 06:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
paydirt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17940 Location: Santa Cruz,Ca Posts: 22	thx for the info __________________ She's not your girlfriend, it's just your turn.

06-17-2003, 09:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
FAM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11102 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 92	Question for anyone that knows. On the sign on Icehouse road, shortly after you turn off highway 50, it lists the fire danger and something called "sale" warning/danger/something. What does this "sale" rating mean? thanks, Fred

06-18-2003, 07:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
Jeepndel Land Use Zeus Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3982 Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA, USA Posts: 2,584	It's most likely a Timber Management Sale (logging). Watch out for trucks entering the highway and going slow. Tree falling taking place in a couple areas up there. Del __________________ Del Albright BlueRibbon Coalition Ambassador Co-Founder, Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR) Building an Access Army to Fight Back -- SOLDIER UP Follow the Trail Tours TAPT

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