07/29/2026
⚠️Campfire restrictions reduced⚠️
The DNR reduced burning restrictions effective July 29 at 12:01 am for Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties, as well as the entirety of the George Washington State Forest and Scenic State Park, including the portions in Itasca County.
Recent rain has reduced, although not eliminated, wildfire risk in parts of northeastern Minnesota, therefore Class III restrictions remain in place for Cook, Lake, and northern St. Louis counties. That means:
➡️ Campfires are not allowed for dispersed, remote, backpacking, or backcountry camping, whether there is a designated fire ring or not. Likewise, on state lands, campfires are not allowed in state forests, including their campgrounds, state day-use or recreational areas, or backpacking sites in state parks.
➡️ Campfires are allowed only in an established fire ring associated with a state park, home, cabin, staffed permanent campground, or resort.
➡️ No burning of brush or yard waste is allowed. Burning permits will not be issued or activated.
➡️ No fireworks may be ignited on any public or private land outside city limits. Municipalities determine firework restrictions within their borders.
The DNR will continue to monitor conditions regularly and will adjust as necessary.
Before you strike the match, check fire danger conditions and current burning restrictions mndnr.gov/burnrestrictions
