Forest Service lifts campfire ban in Boundary Waters
Recent precipitation across northern Minnesota and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has reduced fire danger, prompting U.S. Forest Service officials to lift the campfire ban.
On Thursday, Superior National Forest Supervisor Drew Stroberg signed a termination notice of the current Forest Order that had restricted campfires and the use of coal or wood-burning stoves in the BWCAW. The order had been in place for nearly a week, starting June 6, and was expected to remain in effect until June 30.
With the Forest Service lifting the ban, campfires will again be allowed in the wilderness area starting Saturday, June 12.
Fire danger in Cook County remains low, while areas rather west and throughout the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are ranked as moderate, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
“Visitors are encouraged to be aware of the weather conditions in the area and take precautions to ensure a safe visit,” the Superior National Forest said Thursday.
Fire danger graphic for June 11 | Minnesota DNR
For additional information regarding fire-related and/or forest closures and updates:
- Superior National Forest website https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/
superior/alerts - Minnesota Incident Command System website at www.mnics.org
- For statewide fire restriction information: https://mnics.org/wpress/
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Kalli Hawkins June 11, 2026
