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LAKE ROOSEVELT - Effective 12:01 am Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, campfires will be allowed in established fire rings in campgrounds and day-use areas and on lakeshores below the high-water mark throughout Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Charcoal grills will also be allowed at this time.

Fires have been banned at Lake Roosevelt since June 25 due to drought conditions, a lack of precipitation and wildfire concerns.

Regulations require beach campfires must be less than three feet in diameter and must be at least 10 feet from the nearest beach logs, structure, or vegetation. In addition, one...