Current Fire Activity

Fire danger in the park is high.

NPS

Fire danger is HIGH in Yellowstone. Learn more about what wildland fire danger levels mean.

Please remember:

• Campfires are only permitted within the fire rings in campgrounds and at some, not all, backcountry campsites.
• All campfires must be attended at all times and be cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, and repeat until out cold.

For information on current fire restrictions in counties surrounding the park, visit Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.

If fire-related closures occur, they will be listed on InciWeb pages linked below. Closures affecting Yellowstone roads will also be listed on the park roads page. Closures affecting park trails and trailheads will be listed on the backcountry situation report. Please call 307-344-7102 for regular recorded updates.

 

2021 Fires

Name	Reported On	Cause	Acres	Status
Elk Creek Fire	June 24	Lightning	0.1	Out
Divide Springs Fire	July 1	Lightning	0.25	Out
Hard Road Fire	July 1	Lightning	0.1	Out
South Bridge Fire	July 3	Lightning	0.1	Out
Specimen Forks Fire	July 7	Lightning	0.1	Out
Two Springs Fire	July 22	Lightning	0.1	Out
Gull Fire	July 24	Human	0.1	Out
Beaver Lake Fire	July 25	Human	0.1	Out
Corral Fire	July 31	Lightning	0.7	Out
Rocky Fire	August 1	Lightning	0.2	Out
Tele Meadows Fire	August 1	Lightning	0.25	Out
Fossil Fire	August 2	Lightning	0.1	Out
4E2 Fire	August 8	Lightning	0.1	Out

You can read about the 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 wildfire seasons on the Fire Season Summary page.

 

More Information

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  Backcountry Situation Report

  Current conditions for trails and campsites.

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  InciWeb

  Maps & status of fires across the country.

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  Wildland Fire Smoke & Air Quality

  Protect yourself from wildfire smoke