Fire danger is VERY HIGH wildland fire danger levels mean.
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 .
2025 Wildfires
Name Reported On Cause Acres Status
Memorial Day
May 26
Lightning
0.1
Out
West Gate
June 3
Unknown
0.1
Out
Gibbon Picnic
June 8
Human
0.1
Out
Riverdance
June 9
Human
0.1
Out
Cascade MVA
June 20
Human
0.1
Out
Terminal
June 25
Human
0.1
Out
Triple 7
July 6
Human
0.1
Out
Trail Creek
July 8
Lightning
11
Controlled
Bus Barn
July 12
Human
0.1
Out
Bus Barn 2
July 13
Human
0.1
Out
Prismatic
July 14
Human
0.1
Out
Lodge Cabin
July 15
Human
0.1
Out
Cliff
July 17
Lightning
1
Controlled
Wrangler
July 19
Lightning
0.25
Controlled
Silver Scarf
July 23
Lightning
2
Controlled
Cub
July 28
Lightning
0.1
Controlled
Ash
July 30
Lightning
26
Active
Cutoff
July 30
Lightning
0.3
Controlled
South Pitchstone
July 31
Lightning
1
Active
Moss Creek
August 4
Lightning
0.5
Active
Fire Status Definitions
Active : Any wildland fire that has not been declared contained, controlled, or out.Contained : A wildland fire that is surrounded by control line and/or natural features.Controlled : A wildland fire that has been contained and the probability of it increasing in size is considered very low.Out : All combustion has ceased on a wildland fire and no heat or smoke remains.
Check Park Roads for fire-related road closures and Backcountry Conditions for fire-related trail closures. Additionally, regular recorded updates about fire-related closures are provided by calling (307) 344-7102. Learn more about Fire Management and past fire seasons .
