Nevada City, CA – Concurrently with CAL FIRE’s suspension of burn permits on June 15th, the South Yuba River Corridor Burn Ban went into effect. All campfires, barbecues, and burning of outdoor landscape debris are prohibited in the South Yuba River corridor, a 39-mile stretch of the South Yuba River from Lang’s Crossing to the confluence with Kentucky Creek below Bridgeport in Nevada County within a quarter mile from the ordinary high water mark on each side of the river.
The ban is in place until CAL FIRE lifts the burn suspension, generally after the first rains or fire is no longer deemed a significant threat due to seasonal changes.
The annual burn ban was first enacted in 2019, based on a recommendation of the South Yuba River Public Safety Cohort, a multi-agency working group comprised of federal, state, local and community stakeholders who coordinate safety and law enforcement efforts in the region.
Some exceptions to the ban are listed here, pertaining to organized campgrounds and improved private parcels.
Know Before You Go
- Campfires and BBQs are illegal in the South Yuba River corridor during fire season.
- Cell service is limited to non-existent, with fifteen-to-forty-five-minute response times. Emergency call boxes are located at Bridgeport, Purdon, Edwards, Maybert Road and Highway 49 river crossings.
- Parking is extremely limited. Parking in designated parking areas ensures emergency vehicles will have access in the event of a fire or emergency. Heed parking signs when visiting the river.
- A River Shuttle Pilot Program launches July 3 through Sept. 6, Fridays through Sundays from 9 am to 6 pm, with shuttles every 30 minutes departing from the Rood Center.
For greater detail on the South Yuba River corridor burn ban, read the full ordinance. Learn more about preparing for fire season at www.readynevadacounty.org.