Campfires have been banned in Rocky Mountain National Park for the immediate future/Kurt Repanshek file

Campfires, both those built with wood and charcoal briquettes, have been banned in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado due to the extreme fire danger and the ongoing dry weather.

The ban, put in place Friday, was to remain in effect indefinitely.

Under the ban, campfires are not permitted anywhere within the park. However, petroleum fueled stoves and grills will still be permitted in developed campgrounds, picnic areas and in designated backcountry campsites. Stoves must be able to be turned on and off. 

Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, or stopped within a developed paved area devoid of vegetation for at least three feet. Visitors are reminded to properly extinguish all lighted smoking materials and dispose of properly. Fireworks are always prohibited within the park.