News Release

VERY HIGH fire danger in Yellowstone National Park Fire restrictions effective immediately

Fire Danger sign at Very High

NPS / Jacob W. Frank

News Release Date: July 1, 2021

Contact: Morgan Warthin, [phone]

The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now VERY HIGH and Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect.

Fire restrictions include:

Backcountry and trails
 

• Prohibited: Charcoal or wood fire campfires in the backcountry, including those in established fire rings.
• Prohibited: Smoking in the backcountry and on all trails, except immediately adjacent to the provided fire ring in designated campsites or within a 3-foot-diameter area barren of all flammable material (e.g. standing in water, on a boat).
• Permitted: Portable gas stoves and lanterns in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet.

Frontcountry and developed areas
 

• Permitted: Smoking only in:
  • an enclosed vehicle
  • a single-family dwelling
  • a developed campground
  • a day-use picnic area
  • within a 3-foot-diameter area that is barren or cleared of all flammable material
• Permitted: Campfires in designated fire rings in frontcountry developed campgrounds (Madison, Mammoth, Slough Creek, Canyon, Indian Creek, Pebble Creek, Lewis Lake, Grant Village and Bridge Bay) and day-use picnic areas. All campfires must be cold to the touch before abandoning. Soak, stir, feel, repeat.

Fireworks are not allowed in the park. Visitors are reminded that negligently starting a wildland fire may result in fines and/or imprisonment.

Stay informed about current fire activity in Yellowstone.