News Release

Notice of stage II fire restriction order

Date: July 30, 2025

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and 2.38 Explosives (b) (c), the following acts are prohibited on the area, roads, and trails described below until rescinded by the Superintendent of Cedar Breaks National Monument.

1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire is prohibited in all areas of the monument, including charcoal fires. Properly shielded gas or liquid-fueled portable camp stoves are allowed.
2. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle.
3. 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 Cedar Breaks National Monument.

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.
Cedar Breaks National Monument 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.