News Release Date
06-15-2026
As of June 11, 2026, the following acts are prohibited in the areas described below until rescinded by the Utah State Forester:
1. No open fires are allowed except in the following cases:
- In approved fire rings or grills at developed campgrounds or day-use areas on public lands that have a pressurized running water system; OR
- In permanently constructed fire pits at private residences that have a pressurized water system.
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, trailer, or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area that is paved or free from dry vegetation.
3. Discharging or using any fireworks, tracer ammunition, or other pyrotechnic devices, including exploding targets.
4. Cutting, welding, or grinding metal in areas of dry vegetation.
5. Operating a motorcycle, chainsaw, ATV, or other small internal combustion engine without an approved and working spark arrestor.