08/19/2026
A prescribed burn is planned at Clear Lake State Park sometime between Sept. 10–19. The exact date will depend on when weather and wind conditions are safest and most favorable. During the burn, the day-use area will be closed, and campers and neighbors may notice an increase in smoke at certain times.
Prescribed burns are one way the DNR keeps lands and forests healthy. The burns are conducted by highly trained DNR personnel in cooperation with the proper authorities and local units of government.
Public safety is a top priority during all prescribed burns, which sometimes are canceled at the last minute due to careful monitoring of weather and wind conditions.