{"id":123960,"date":"2021-07-01T00:18:03","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T07:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=123960"},"modified":"2021-07-01T00:18:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T07:18:03","slug":"fourth-of-july-expected-to-be-busy-in-the-eldorado-national-forest-but-fireworks-are-prohibited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=123960","title":{"rendered":"Fourth of July Expected to Be Busy in the Eldorado National Forest, but Fireworks are Prohibited"},"content":{"rendered":"

Placerville, CA… Holiday weekends are always an active time for human caused fire starts, and an important reminder that fireworks are prohibited on public lands \u2013 every forest, every campsite, every day. Campfire restrictions are currently in effect due to severe drought conditions and will remain in effect for the duration of the 2021 fire season.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is important that we all take responsibility\u00a0to prevent human caused wildfires\u201d, said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais. \u201cVisitors need to know that all types of fireworks are illegal to possess or discharge in a National Forest. Citations will be issued for violations.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Most of the recreation facilities in the forest will be open except\u00a0Hell Hole Campground<\/a>\u00a0due to the extensive amount of hazard trees. Westpoint, Yellowjacket, and Camino Cove Campgrounds are closed this season for renovations and another 6 miles of paved bike trail is being constructed on the north shore of Union Valley Reservoir this year.<\/div>\n
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As always, the Eldorado National Forest reminds people to plan ahead before visiting national forests and other public lands, and to recreate responsibly, including packing out your trash, use good social distancing in crowded areas, and only park in designated areas. Check out these highlights of the \u201cThings to Know Before You Go\u201d when visiting the Eldorado National Forest.<\/div>\n
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