Stage-1 fire restrictions in effect until further notice 

LIVINGSTON – Campfires will be banned until further notice at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks properties in Park County beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 25, due to high fire danger.  

This is consistent with Stage-1 fire restrictions being implemented by Park County, the Custer Gallatin National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management in this area due to warm, dry conditions. 

Stage-1 restrictions ban campfires except where specifically exempted and allow smoking only in vehicles and areas 3 feet in diameter that are cleared of flammable materials. No exemptions are in place for campfires or charcoal grills on FWP properties in Park County. Gas or propane stoves that can be turned on and off are still allowed. 

Fireworks are always prohibited at FWP sites. 

Affected fishing access sites in Park County include Brogan’s Landing, Carter’s Bridge, Chicory, Crystal Cross, Dailey Lake, Dan Bailey, Emigrant, Emigrant West, Free River, Grannis, Grey Owl, Highway 89 Bridge, Loch Leven, Mallard’s Rest, Mayor’s Landing, Pine Creek, Point of Rocks, Point of Rocks East, Queen of the Waters, Sheep Mountain, Slip & Slide, Springdale Bridge and Sunny Brook Springs.  

These restrictions are also in place for the Dome Mountain Wildlife Management Area.