Fire Restrictions — Kaibab National Forest

Current status · checked June 19, 2026

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

In effect since June 11, 2026 · rescinds September 30, 2026 · Order 03-07-26-03 · Read the signed order

Campfires are restricted — typically allowed only inside agency-provided fire structures in developed recreation sites, and prohibited at dispersed sites. The signed order has the specifics.

What this order prohibits

✕	To reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions
✓	See order for exemptions. Hyperlink above

Parsed from the signed order. The order itself governs — read it before you strike a match.

From the order

Stage 1 fire ban (Kaibab National Forest). Prohibited: To reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions. Allowed: See order for exemptions. Hyperlink above.

Ranger offices & dispatch

Flagstaff Ranger District
928-526-0866 · Forest page
Red Rock Ranger District
928-203-2900 · Forest page
Mogollon Rim Ranger District
928-477-2255 · Forest page
Black Mesa Ranger District
928-535-7300 · Forest page
Lakeside Ranger District
928-368-2100 · Forest page
Springerville Ranger District
928-333-6200 · Forest page
Alpine Ranger District
928-339-5000 · Forest page
Reserve Ranger District
575-533-6232 · Forest page
Glenwood Ranger District
575-539-2481 · Forest page
Clifton Ranger District
928-687-8600 · Forest page

Offices cover the region; the closest one to your route can confirm current conditions.

Frequently asked

Can I have a campfire in Kaibab National Forest right now?

Kaibab National Forest is under Stage 1 fire restrictions as of June 19, 2026. Campfires are typically allowed only inside agency-provided fire structures in developed recreation sites, and prohibited at dispersed sites. Read the signed order for the exact terms.

Are propane or gas stoves allowed during fire restrictions?

Usually yes. Devices fueled solely by pressurized liquid petroleum or LPG with an on-off valve are typically exempt under Stage 1 and Stage 2, used in an area cleared of flammable material. The signed order always governs — read it before relying on an exemption.

Know before you strike a match — even offline

GroundTruth for iOS gives a grounded campfire verdict for your exact GPS location, online or off, backed by the signed order. The verdict is free, always. Get a push the moment this status tightens.

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Data: GroundTruth restriction pipeline · Northern Arizona (R3) · page updated 2026-06-17.