Campfires banned at lake

GRAND COULEE — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is banning all campfires until further notice.

The ban on all campfires went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 11.

“No open flames are permitted,” a notice on the ban said.

“This includes, but is not limited to, all fires in National Park Service-provided fire rings and 

boxes, shoreline fires, charcoal fires, tiki torches, incense burners, candles, pellet smokers and 

propane campfires.”

Lake Roosevelt officials said self-contained propane and gas stoves and lanterns are still allowed.

“The burn ban helps to reduce the chance of human-caused wildfires during prolonged high summer temperatures,” the ban notice said.