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Current Fire Danger Levels
for Grand Canyon National Park
SOUTH RIM: MODERATE
NORTH RIM: MODERATE
When the fire danger is Moderate it means that fires can start from most accidental causes, but the number of fire starts is usually pretty low.
If a fire does start in an open, dry grassland, it will burn and spread quickly on windy days.
Most wood fires will spread slowly to moderately, although heavy concentrations of fuel may burn hot, especially draped fuel, such as leaves and pine needles loosely on limbs or shrubs.
Fires are not likely to become serious, and control is relatively easy.
Fire danger levels for the Kaibab National Forest (Tusayan, North Kaibab, and Williams Ranger Districts)—located outside of Grand Canyon National Park, can be found here.
The following fire restrictions encompass the entire park including all campgrounds, residential areas, backcountry sites and developed recreation sites.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Due to recent water restrictions which severely limit wildland and structure firefighting capabilities in-park, Grand Canyon National Park will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions for the South Rim, North Rim, and Inner Canyon beginning Monday, October 6, 2025.
The restriction encompasses the entire park including all campgrounds, residential areas, backcountry sites and developed recreation sites including: Phantom Ranch, Cottonwood Campground, Havasupai Gardens Campground, and the Colorado River corridor.
Stage 2 fire restrictions PROHIBIT the following:
All wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbeques are prohibited.
Exception: The use of liquid petroleum or LPG fueled devices that can be turned on and off, such as stoves, lanterns, or heating devices are allowed if used in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of the device. This prohibition does not apply to the use of any type of fire for the purposes of lighting charcoal for cooking within the Colorado River corridor shoreline.
Exception: Operating generators at park residences or at developed campgrounds with an approved spark arresting device in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the generator.
Outdoor smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material.
Using explosives or any incendiary device; fireworks are always prohibited on public lands. –36 CFR 2.38(b)
Operating or using any internal combustion engine such as chainsaws, wood splitters, weed eaters, generators, welders, or any other devices that can cause a fire are prohibited. This prohibition does not include street legal vehicles.
Exception: Permits for official work with these devices can be granted through the GRCA hot work permit process managed by the Grand Canyon National Park Structure Fire Program.
Parking off any road must be in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the vehicle.
These restrictions are being implemented in coordination with multiple agencies. The purpose is to reduce the risk of fire to promote public health and safety and to protect resources during this time. These restrictions will remain in effect until significant precipitation falls and fire danger levels subside.
Visitors should recreate responsibly and use extra caution while recreating on public lands when fire danger is increased. Firefighter and public safety remain the highest priority during wildfire season.
To learn more about fire restrictions on other public lands in Arizona please call the Southwest Area Fire Restriction Information Line at 877-864-6985 or visit https://wildlandfire.az.gov/.
