Fire Safety
Arizona State Parks and Trails follow U.S. Forest Service and Arizona State Department of Forestry and Fire Management restrictions. However, additional restrictions may apply in state park campgrounds.
Current Restrictions:
Alamo Lake State Park (propane grills and fire rings only)
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Stage II Fire Restrictions
1. The building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove other than in a developed campsite or picnic area is prohibited. Exemptions include persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off.
2. Smoking is prohibited unless it is within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
3. The discharging or using of any kind of fireworks and incendiary devices is prohibited.
4. Welding or operating acetylene or another torch device with an open flame is prohibited.
Exemptions
1. Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
2. All land within a city boundary is exempt unless otherwise stated in a city ordinance.
Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited.
Gas/propane stoves are allowed for cooking meals only.
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited in the park and on trails. Smoking is allowed inside an enclosed vehicle/camper only.
National Forest Fire Restriction Information
Please click below to learn about fire restrictions within Arizona's national parks.
BLM Fire Restriction Information
Please click below to learn about fire restrictions within Arizona's BLM land.
