Junction City Campground closed for temporary use as wildfire incident base
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REDDING, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Junction City Campground, about 50 miles west of Redding along State Highway 299, will be temporarily closed to public use as fire crews establish an incident base on the site as they fight the nearby Hobo Fire on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
The incident base will be in use and public access restricted until further notice to protect public and firefighter health and safety. Details are available in the closure order here: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/ClosureOrder_junctionCityCG_Sept2020_signed_508.pdf.
The Hobo Fire is burning oak woodlands and timber about four miles north of the historic Helena townsite northwest of Junction City. Fire information is updated regularly at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7126/.
The BLM reminds public land visitors that campfire restrictions are now in place in northwest California. All campfires are prohibited, except in developed, posted campgrounds and recreation sites. Portable stoves and lanterns using pressurized, liquid, or jellied fuel are allowed outside of campgrounds. A valid California campfire permit is required, and can be obtained free at www.readyforwildfire.org.
Information on BLM public land fire restrictions is available at www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/california/fire-restrictions.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.