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Zion National Park rescinds Stage 2 fire restrictions, resumes year-round fire restrictions

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Date: August 29, 2025

SPRINGDALE, Utah — At 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, Zion National Park rescinded Stage 2 fire restrictions and resumed its year-round fire restrictions, which are always in effect across the park to protect visitors, resources, and surrounding communities.  

Recent rains have reduced fire danger in many locations across the state, and with the lessened fire danger, park managers reduced fire restrictions ahead of the holiday weekend. This follows the rescission of Stage 2 fire restrictions across the state of Utah, where all state and private unincorporated lands shifted to Stage 1 restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 28.  

Zion’s Year-Round Restrictions 

At Zion National Park, fire restrictions apply at all times of the year. Visitors should be aware that: 

  • Campfires are only allowed in established fire rings or grills at Watchman and Lava Point campgrounds 

  • Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of public buildings and in non-developed areas (including trails) from May 1 to September 30 each year unless the individual is in an area at least six feet in diameter that is barren or clear to mineral soil 

  • Fireworks and pyrotechnics are always prohibited within the park 

Stay Informed and Practice Fire Sense


“Reduced fire danger does not mean no fire danger,” said Zion Fire Management Officer Lyndsay Fonger. “We encourage anyone recreating in Utah over the holiday weekend to be cautious with any fires they choose to have.” 

Visitors are encouraged to be mindful when having a fire in the park: keep fires small, never leave a fire unattended, and ensure that all fires are dead out before leaving the area.   

For information on fire restrictions for other recreational lands across Utah, please visit UtahFireInfo.gov. 

www.nps.gov/zion 

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Last updated: August 29, 2025

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1 Zion Park Blvd.
Springdale, UT 84767

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435-772-3256
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