Fire Information

A thick plume of smoke as a creeping fire travels through a ponderosa pine understory
Prescribed fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon, Dec. 2024.

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Current Fire Danger Levels for Grand Canyon National Park

SOUTH RIM: VERY HIGH

NORTH RIM: VERY HIGH

VERY HIGH: A "Very High" fire danger rating means Fires start easily from all causes and may spread faster than suppression resources can travel. Small fires can quickly become large fires and exhibit extreme fire intensity, such as long-distance spotting and fire whirls. Flame lengths will be long, making control very difficult. Both suppression and mop up will require an extended and very thorough effort.

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.

 

FIRE RESTRICTIONS are in effect as of July 17 2025

Due to very high fire danger, Fire restrictions are in effect for the South Rim and all other areas of Grand Canyon National Park.
 
Fire Restriction alert displays three graphics for: No Open Fires, No Smoking, and No Fireworks.
NO OPEN FIRES: All wood burning and charcoal fires including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbecues are prohibited. Only self-contained gas grills or stoves may be used. NO SMOKING: Smoking can only be done in an authorized building or vehicle. Smoking outside is prohibited across the park. NO FIREWORKS: Use or possession of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices is prohibited at all times of the year.
 

These fire restrictions encompass the entire park including all campgrounds, residential areas, backcountry sites and developed recreation sites.

Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit the following:

  • All wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbeques are prohibited. 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.

  • Outdoor smoking, except as specifically exempted within an enclosed vehicle.

  • Using explosives or any incendiary device; fireworks are always prohibited on public lands.

  • 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.

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.

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: Arizona Interagency Wildfire Prevention.

 
 

Last updated: July 17, 2025

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