Due to extreme fire danger, the extended forecast and current fire activity in Colorado, Stage 2 fire restrictions are now in effect in Rocky Mountain National Park, according to a June 29 press release from the park.

When Stage 2 restrictions are in effect, all campfires, including charcoal fires, are not permitted anywhere in Rocky Mountain National Park. The ban is effective Monday, June 29, and will remain in effect until further notice.

Petroleum-fueled stoves and grills may still be used in developed campgrounds, picnic areas and designated wilderness campsites. Stoves must be capable of being turned on and off.

Smoking is also prohibited inside the park, except inside an enclosed vehicle or in a developed paved area devoid of vegetation for at least three feet. Visitors are reminded to fully extinguish smoking materials and dispose of them properly. Fireworks are always prohibited in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park is typically under Stage 1 fire restrictions, under which campfires are prohibited except in designated campfire rings in picnic areas and front-country campgrounds. The last time a total fire ban was in place in the park was in