Fire danger is VERY HIGH wildland fire danger levels mean.
Closures and Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect. Learn more about activities that are prohibited due to the current fire danger level. 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
Controlled
Cutoff
July 30
Lightning
0.3
Controlled
South Pitchstone
July 31
Lightning
1
Controlled
Moss Creek
August 4
Lightning
0.5
Controlled
Escarpment
August 15
Lightning
22
Active
South Cache
August 15
Lightning
8
Controlled
Cone Cabin
August 15
Lightning
15
Active
Ribbon
August 16
Unknown
0.5
Controlled
Osprey
August 18
Lightning
0.1
Out
Mary
August 18
Lightning
0.5
Out
Bow
August 18
Lightning
0.05
Controlled
Cygnet
August 19
Lightning
0.1
Contained
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 .
