Restrictions affect FWP properties in Lewis & Clark County
HELENA – Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect for Lewis & Clark County in central Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will follow the county’s lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties within the county.
FWP managed properties in Lewis & Clark County include:
- Lake Helena Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
- Lake Helena Fishing Access Site (FAS)
- Causeway FAS
- Upper Prickly Pear FAS
- Helena Valley Reservoir FAS
- York Bridge FAS
- Black Sandy State Park
- Spring Meadow Lake State Park
- Lichen Cliff FAS
- Prickly Pear FAS
- Beartooth WMA
- Bull Pasture FAS
- Lone Tree FAS
- Wolf Creek FAS
- Craig FAS
- Dearborn FAS
- Spite Hill FAS
- Stickney Creek FAS
- Eagle Island FAS
- Bean Lake FAS
- Willow Creek Reservoir FAS
- Nilan Reservoir FAS
- Sun River WMA
Under Stage I restrictions, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire at FWP sites is not allowed. Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is cleared of flammable materials. Recreationists may cook on a liquid petroleum gas or propane stove that can be turned on and off.
These restrictions at FWP sites will be in place until further notice. Due to dry conditions and high fire danger FWP urges people to use caution while they are out recreating.
Learn more about wildfire prevention and the latest information on fires in Montana at www.mtfireinfo.org
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