WINNEMUCCA - Due to the high fire danger in northwestern Nevada and southeastern Oregon, public use restrictions are now in effect on all lands within the Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
Until further notice, the following restrictions apply:
Building, maintaining attending or using campfires or charcoal fires is only
allowed in the Virgin Valley Campground on Sheldon NWR and in the Camp Hart
Mountain Campground on Hart Mountain.
Self-contained gas grills or bottled fuel camp stoves (white gas or propane) are
permitted in all designated campgrounds and backcountry areas.
Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle or developed recreation site or
while within an area at least three feet in diameter that is void of all flammable
material including vegetation.
Motorized vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, cars and pickups, may be operated only on maintained roads free of all flammable debris; maps are posted and available at the refuges.
All motorized vehicles must carry the following equipment:
- one shovel not less than 26 inches in overall length, with a blade not less
than eight inches wide;
- one water container of at least one gallon filled to capacity or a 2.5
pound fully charged fire extinguisher;
- one axe or Pulaski with a handle at least 26 inches in length and a head
weight of not less than two pounds.
Vehicle undercarriages including skid plates must be kept free of flammable
vegetative debris.
Motorized vehicles parked off of roadways must be in an area barren of
flammable material, including vegetation.
Internal combustion engines (generators, etc.) not previously addressed may be
operated only within designated campgrounds/ areas where regularly allowed.
Power saw operations are prohibited.
No welding equipment may be used, including acetylene or open flame torches.
Spark arresting devices must be properly installed and maintained on all internal
combustion engines.
Members of the public are cautioned that failure to comply with these restrictions may result in criminal and/ or civil penalties.
Information on current restrictions may be obtained at 541-947-6259 for the Lakeview
Interagency Fire Center.
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