Glassing Data

Fire restrictionsCalifornia

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Campfire and fire-use rules for this area, with each localized order the land manager has published.

Campfire status unknown.

Stage 1

Administrative Order 26-005 states Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect as of June 8, 2026. It prohibits wood and charcoal fires, including wood-burning stoves, in listed low-elevation developed campgrounds, two picnic areas, and undeveloped backcountry campsites below 6,000 feet. The order states gas fire regulations remain unchanged and gives no end date. It does not state a park-wide campfire rule, so campfire_policy is unknown.

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Superintendent's Compendium for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

Local fire activity

NIFC/WFIGS ·

Small local fire activity is mapped inside this area.

Fire Distance Size Contained Discovered
Grant Grove Fall Rx Inside — — Oct 12
Grant Grove Rx Spring 0.2 mi 15 ac — Jan 27
Land 1.9 mi 20 ac — Oct 10

Fire data updates at 8 AM and 8 PM Pacific time. Fire locations are planning context, not an evacuation or safety tool. Follow official emergency alerts and closures.

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Fire restrictions · California

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Campfire status unknown.

Stage 1

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Shapes are approximate planning aids, not legal boundaries.

Current orders 6

Where Fire use Dates Source
Developed campgrounds at 3,000 feet and below Developed campgrounds South Fork, Potwisha, and Buckeye Flat at 3,000 feet and below No campfire Gas allowed Alcohol allowed No charcoal Solid fuel allowed No wood Current Fire Restrictions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
Hospital Rock and Ash Mountain/Foothills picnic areas Hospital Rock and Ash Mountain/Foothills picnic areas No campfire Gas allowed Alcohol allowed No charcoal Solid fuel allowed No wood Current Fire Restrictions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
Wilderness below 6,000 feet Wilderness areas below 6,000 feet elevation No campfire Gas allowed Alcohol allowed No charcoal Solid fuel allowed No wood Current Fire Restrictions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
Backcountry undeveloped campsites below 6,000 ft Backcountry undeveloped campsites below 6,000 feet elevation in the Foothills Area (Sequoia National Park) No campfire No charcoal No wood Current Current Conditions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
Developed campgrounds below 3,000 ft (Foothills) Developed campgrounds below 3,000 feet elevation: South Fork, Potwisha, and Buckeye Flat No campfire No charcoal No wood Current Current Conditions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)
Hospital Rock and Ash Mountain picnic areas Hospital Rock picnic area and Ash Mountain picnic area next to Foothills Visitor Center No campfire No charcoal No wood Current Current Conditions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

Standing rules 1

Where Fire use Dates Source
Year-round elevation and site-specific wilderness fire restrictions Elevation and site-specific wilderness areas Permanent Fire Restrictions - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service)

Before you go

We track each forest's orders and alerts. Every rule links to its source. Rules change fast in fire season, so check with the forest before your trip. Posted signs and official orders always win.