Stage II Fire Restrictions
Effective Date: August 1, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.
Pursuant to regulations of the Department of Interior, Title 54 USC section 100101 (a) and 36 Code of Federal Regulations, subsections 1.5 Closure and public use limits (a) (1), 2.13 Fires (a) (5) (c), 2.21 Smoking (a), and 2.38 Explosives (b) (c), the following acts are prohibited on the area, roads, and trails described below until rescinded by the Superintendent of Bryce Canyon National Park
- Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire is prohibited in all areas of the monument, including charcoal fires and propane fire pits. Properly shielded gas or liquid-fueled portable camp stoves are allowed.
- Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle.
- Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices are always prohibited on all federal public land.
Area Description:
- All lands within the boundaries of Bryce Canyon National Park.
The use of fire by visitors in the monument is regulated to protect monument resources and visitors. The intent of Stage 2 Fire Restrictions is to reduce the number of human-caused fires during periods of very high fire danger, by decreasing potential sources of ignition.
Bryce Canyon National Park along with surrounding areas are experiencing critical fire conditions including extremely dry fuels, above normal temperatures, low humidity, minimal precipitation, and competition for firefighting resources, as many fires ignite across the west and in the local area.
When necessary, National Park Service Rangers will issue citations to persons violating the terms of this closure under authority of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 1.5(f) - punishable by up to $5,000 in fines and/or up to 6 months in jail.
