Fire Information

Visitors wait for the sunrise at Mather Point on the South Rim

NPS Photo/J. Baird

Current Fire Danger Levels

South Rim: HIGH

North Rim: HIGH

• Wildfires are likely. Fires in heavy, continuous fuel, such as mature grassland, weed fields, and forest litter, will be difficult to control under windy conditions.
• Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning and late evening hours.

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.

 

South Rim:
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is currently in Stage 1 fire restrictions which requires that a campfire always be in a designated fire ring within a maintained campground. Inner canyon users can use gas cook stoves, but campfires and other open fires are never allowed below the rim. River users should continue to follow the conditions of their permit regarding fires along the Colorado River.

Visitors should take the following precautions:

• When using a portable stove, clear the area of grasses and other fine fuels and be careful to prevent the stove from tipping over.

• If you are a smoker, consider smoking only on paved surfaces or in an enclosed vehicle; and never toss cigarette butts on the ground. Use an ashtray or pack cigarette butts out in your pocket.

• When driving on unpaved roads, be careful of parking or driving your vehicle in tall, dry vegetation. Hot vehicle parts may start a fire.

• If you see smoke or fire, note the location and report it by calling 9-1-1. Do NOT attempt to put out a fire by yourself.

To learn more about fire restrictions on other public lands in Arizona please visit Arizona Interagency Wildfire Prevention.

 

North Rim:
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

(Effective as of May 15, 2026 and will remain in place throughout the duration of the 2026 season due to limited water resources)

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.

 

For Residents:

Emergency Information

Community Wildfire Safety