Reminder about camp fire permits

[scotte]

I just wanted to pass along a reminder from the USFS Resource Officers. Make sure you stop by a ranger station and pickup a campfire permit before you get to the trail.

You need a campfire permit for fires, stoves, lanterns, or BBQs. Straight from the EDNF website:

You must have a campfire permit to use a stove, lantern, charcoal barbeque, or wood campfire outside of a developed campground or recreation area. The permit is your agreement to follow the campfire restrictions and regulations in effect.

Do not assume somebody else in your group already has one. They are thinking the same thing! Also note the terms of the permit require you to carry a shovel.

Also, do not expect the resource officers to write you a permit out on the trail! That's like asking the game warding for a fishing license after you are already caught poaching. Please plan ahead and get your permit before you go.

More information at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/passes/campfire/ It's worth taking a few minutes to review and remember. Last year we had a couple fires due to campfires that were not properly put out.

[Tinman]

Picked mine up in Georgetown last weekend!!