News Release

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Begin June 30 at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Lees Ferry Campground

NPS

News Release Date: June 29, 2021

Contact: Mary Plumb, 928-640-3478

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on June 30, 2021 and they will be in effect until further notice. Due to hot, dry conditions, the following is prohibited: all wood-burning and charcoal fire use and setting, building, maintaining, attending or using open fire of any kind. Devices fueled by petroleum or LPG products are allowed in all locations. Smoking is prohibited, except in an enclosed vehicle.

Discharge or use any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices is prohibited at all times on all federal public lands.

Weather conditions are becoming increasingly hot and dry and fire danger is increasing daily. Visitors should use extra caution recreating on public lands when fire danger is increased.

Fire restrictions are due to increasing fire danger and the need to prevent human-caused wildfires during potentially dangerous fire conditions, to promote public health and safety and to protect resources. Firefighter and public safety remain the highest priority during wildfire season. To learn more about fire restrictions on other public lands in Arizona and Utah, please visit http://wildlandfire.az.gov and www.utahfireinfo.gov. For more information about wildfires across the country, visit inciweb.nwcg.org.

The park wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable visit.

From the Superintendent's Compendium:
These fire restrictions are always in place.

2.13(a)(1) Fires: designated areas and conditions

The following areas are designated open for campfires:

• In provided fire receptacles only at Wahweap, Bullfrog, Halls Crossing, and Lees Ferry Campgrounds and at campsites along the Colorado River between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry.

• Along Lake Powell's shoreline below high water level (3700 feet), except within the Wahweap, Dangling Rope, Bullfrog, Halls Crossing, or Lees Ferry developed areas.

• Above Lake Powell's high water level (3700 feet) within Glen Canyon NRA, except within the watershed drainage of the Escalante River, this includes Llewellyn and Cottonwood Canyons, and in the Orange Cliffs Unit.

• In the Orange Cliffs Unit, charcoal fires are allowed in fire pans at designated vehicle campsites. Users must provide their own fire pan and pack out the fire pan along with all ash and charcoal associated with the use of the fire pan.

The following is prohibited:

• Fires or open flames, including those used in heating, lighting, or cooking within 300 feet (100 yards) of all archeological sites, at all fuel docks, and at all marinas, except within the galleys or on grills of vessels moored at marinas.

• Burning or attempting to burn any material other than wood, including pallets not previously broken down and leave nails and other materials that could get buried and potentially cause hazards.

• Leaving trash in the fire pits after departing site. All trash must be removed prior to departing the site.

• Glass in the fire pit.

• Having a fire that exceeds four feet in height and width.