4th of July and Fireworks – Please Be Respectful and Remember Your Neighbors

As Oregonians make plans for the holiday, they’re urged to check local rules and restrictions on both the sale and use of fireworks—whether celebrating at home or traveling.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is reminding people to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly and legally, and the agency’s message is clear: “Keep it legal. Keep it safe.”

Southern Oregon Local Regulations

Local city and county governments can (and frequently do) implement stricter restrictions on the use of even state-legal fireworks.

Medford: State-legal consumer fireworks are only permitted for use between July 1 and July 6 in specific, allowable areas. Use in city parks, schools, and wildland hazard areas is strictly prohibited.
Ashland, Jacksonville, Phoenix, Talent, Shady Cove & Rogue River: These cities enforce year-round, total bans on all consumer fireworks.
Grants Pass: Legal fireworks are only allowed in permitted areas between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM on July 4th.
In 2025, Central Point updated its regulations to only allow fireworks within city limits to be set off from between July 3 and July 4, between 8 p.m. and midnight only. Similar to Medford, the ordinance prohibits fireworks in areas such as the greenway, public schools, public parks, city hall and the police station.
Use of state-legal fireworks is permitted in Eagle Point.

Jackson County Fire District 3 increased fire danger to “high” on June 17. You can read the details on their website here.

Reporting Violations:

Report violations using these specific contacts depending on your location:

- Unincorporated Jackson County: Call the non-emergency dispatch at (541) 776-7206.
- City of Medford: Call Medford Police non-emergency dispatch at (541) 776-7206.
- City of Central Point: Call the non-emergency dispatch at (541) 664-5578 or (541) 776-7206 after hours.
- Other Incorporated Cities (Ashland, Jacksonville, etc.): Use their local non-emergency dispatch numbers (available through the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office directory) or reach out to your local city hall.

Please keep in mind that aerial fireworks and devices that explode or travel more than 12 feet horizontally are illegal to discharge anywhere in the state of Oregon. Even legal consumer fireworks are strictly prohibited in specific high-risk zones, such as the Bear Creek Greenway and Wildland Hazard Areas.

Statewide Rules (Oregon State Fire Marshal)

Legal Fireworks: Generally, items that do not fly, explode, or travel more than 12 feet horizontally are allowed in legal areas (e.g., cones, fountains, sparklers).
Illegal Fireworks: Sky lanterns, bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, and M-80s are illegal statewide.

Prohibited Locations — Regardless of local jurisdiction, fireworks are strictly prohibited in all Oregon State Parks, state beaches, campgrounds, and on federal/state forest lands.

Enjoy Independence Day and stay safe this year – find an event with professional fireworks to watch.

Boomfest 2026: Final Fireworks Celebration at the Jackson County Expo

The City of Central Point and the Jackson County Expo are preparing for one final Boomfest fireworks celebration in July 2026 as the nation marks America’s 250th birthday. After years as a beloved community tradition, growing development around the Expo and increasing wildfire risk have led organizers to designate this as the last year the traditional fireworks display will be held at this location. https://jacksoncountyor.gov/news_detail_T10_R915.php

For events at Oregon State Parks including several Fourth of July celebrations, find the event calendar at https://stateparks.oregon.gov. We also encourage visitors to know before they go when it comes to campfire restrictions and any closures during this wildfire season. Learn more on our website.