News Release

Dinosaur National Monument Enacts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Date: July 30, 2025
Contact: Dan Johnson, 435-781-7702

Dinosaur, CO – Superintendent Phil Akers announced today that further restrictions on open fires will go into effect on Friday August 1, 2025, at 12:01 am, for the entire monument. “The extremely dry conditions along with large amounts of flammable vegetation have created a high fire danger situation.”

To protect visitors and park staff and the natural and cultural resources in Dinosaur National Monument, restriction on fires have been issued. Building or using any open fire or campfire is prohibited. Charcoal fires or the use of charcoal in grills are prohibited. The use of campfires and charcoal in the backcountry, including along the Green and Yampa rivers, are prohibited. Building any type of fire in a fire pan is also prohibited. The use of pressurized gas or liquid fuel stoves is permitted in all areas.

Smoking is permitted only in enclosed vehicles. Fireworks are always strictly prohibited in Dinosaur National Monument and other federal lands. 

These restrictions will remain in effect until such time as the fire danger in the monument becomes less severe. These restrictions are dependent upon extended fire weather and conditions and will be evaluated daily. If the fire danger increases, further restrictions may be enacted.

If 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). We ask for everyone’s cooperation during this high fire danger period to decrease the potential for a catastrophic fire in Dinosaur National Monument this season.

For more information, contact the monument at [phone]. You can also follow us on social media at @dinosaurnps.