Snow and rain across Los Padres National Forest has provided sufficient moisture levels to reduce fire restrictions on the forest effective immediately.

Under the reduced fire restrictions, campfires and charcoal barbecues will be allowed in all areas of Los Padres National Forest.

A California Campfire Permit, available free of charge, is required to build a campfire outside of a designated Campfire Use Site.

A list of Campfire Use Sites and information about how to acquire a campfire permit is available at all Los Padres National Forest offices.

Visitors who construct wood or charcoal fires outside of designated Campfire Use Sites also must abide by the following rules:

Clear all flammable material for a minimum of five feet in all directions:
1) Have a shovel available for preparing and extinguishing the fire;
2) Have a responsible person in attendance at all times;
3) Extinguish the fire with water, using the “drown, stir and feel” method.

Prohibitions on smoking and target shooting in Los Padres National Forest are also being lifted.