Lassen National Forest prepares for the oupcoming Independence Day celebrations

With Independence Day right around the corner, the Lassen National Forest becomes a popular destination for recreational activities. Forest Service officials urge residents and forest visitors to keep wildfire prevention in mind, particularly during Independence Day celebrations. It only takes one out-of-control campfire or careless individual to ignite a wildfire. Everyone is requested to exercise safety, especially when it comes to camping, cutting fuelwood and even driving in the Forest. Here are a few reminders that will help ensure a safe holiday for your family.

• On Monday, July 4, 2022, all the Lassen National Forest offices are closed for the holiday. Forest offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
• No fireworks of any kind are permitted on the National Forest. Leave them at home.
• When dialing 911, during high traffic holiday weekends, especially around Chester and
• Lake Almanor, emergency services can be more readily reached on a landline rather than a cell phone.
• Never leave a campfire unattended and make sure it’s dead out before you leave it. Use water to drown it out! For more information visit smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos/campfire-safety.
• Expect substantial vehicle traffic in and around the Chester and Lake Almanor area, drive defensively.
• Local recreation information, books, maps, guides and Forest souvenirs are available in the lobby of all district offices. Ranger District information: fs.usda.gov/detail/lassen/about-forest/offices.
• The Lassen National Forest wishes you a safe and happy holiday.