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Capitol Reef National Park to Implement Fire Restrictions

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Date: July 10, 2020
Contact: Lori Rome, 435-425-4110

Torrey, UT - Capitol Reef National Park is joining with neighboring land managers to implement fire restrictions in central Utah. Drought conditions are occurring in the region creating the potential for destructive fires.

Starting Monday July 13, 2020 at 00:01 am, the following restrictions go into effect at Capitol Reef National Park and in neighboring state, federal and unincorporated county administered public lands in central Utah:

Restricted activities:

  • No use of equipment without a working and properly maintained spark arrestor (if required).

  • No smoking near vegetation or outside of a developed recreation site, personal vehicle, or building.


These are always restricted at Capitol Reef National Park:

  • No campfires or open fires outside of improved and maintained campgrounds. Devices fueled by liquid petroleum are allowed.

  • No discharging of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices.

  • Firearms may not be discharged in this national park.

  • No cutting, grinding, or welding of metal in areas of dry vegetation. This includes acetylene torches.


Please note that fire restrictions may vary across the different agencies and DO NOT apply to incorporated cities. Capitol Reef National Park shares borders with many public lands and it is important that the public be aware of restrictions beyond the park boundary. Please check the specific fire restrictions with the respective land management agency before visiting, which can be found at www.utahfireinfo.gov, under the Statewide Fire Restrictions link.


The park values our existing partnerships with communities and members of the public to prevent wildfires and to protect life, property, and public land resources. For more information on how you can help prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires, visit www.utahfireinfo.gov and follow on Twitter @UtahWildfire. Together, we can protect your favorite spots in Utah. 

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Last updated: October 31, 2020

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