The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department asks visitors to recreate safely during high fire danger conditions. The department manages 13 state parks located across North Dakota. Burn ban restrictions for each state park come directly from the county in which the park is located and can be found online at ndresponse.gov/burn-ban-restrictions-fire-danger-maps.

While restrictions vary in each county, most counties do not allow campfires during red flag warnings under high, very high and extreme fire danger conditions. It is also important to remember to stay parked on gravel or paved roadways in the park. Parking on the grass in primitive camping areas, at trailheads and in other grassy areas can cause issues during high fire warnings.

The department also manages the statewide off-highway vehicle program as well as three designated OHV riding areas, including Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area, Turtle Mountain State Recreation Area and the Roughrider Trail. The department reminds riders that motorized trails are not entirely free of vegetation and present a fire hazard if grasses become wedged in the suspension or undercarriage of the vehicle. Also, parking or idling engines and exhausts without spark arrestors may present fire hazards in dry conditions.