Fireworks Are Prohibited in Forests and Grasslands

December 28, 2023 – As the holiday weekend (December 31 and January 1) approaches, officials with the U.S. Forest Service remind the public that fireworks are prohibited in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

Fireworks can create a potentially dangerous fire situation, and Forest Supervisor Kimpton Cooper says law enforcement personnel will be watchful again this year.

Remember, fireworks are prohibited in the Angelina, Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, and Sabine National Forests. This also includes the Caddo and Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands," said Cooper.

Texas's four forests and two grasslands cover nearly 700,000 acres of public land. They have many popular recreation areas for camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, and various outdoor activities.

"Those possessing or discharging fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices in the national forests or grasslands can be ticketed and fined. This rule is to help reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildland fire ignitions. We want the forests and grasslands to be safe and enjoyable this holiday weekend." Cooper said.

For more information, visit our website at www.fs.usda.gov/texas.