Fire Restrictions — Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - West Desert District
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.
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From the order
Stage 1: building, maintaining, or using a campfire or charcoal/wood fire is prohibited except in an agency-provided fire ring at a developed campground. A gas or propane stove or lantern with a shut-off valve is allowed. Smoking is allowed only inside an enclosed vehicle or building, or in a cleared area.
Order history
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions September 04, 2026 – present · Order UTW002-2026-10
- Stage 2 Fire Restrictions June 25, 2026 – September 04, 2026 · Order UTW002-2026-05
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions June 11, 2026 – June 25, 2026 · Order UTW002-2026-02
Agencies overwrite their alert pages when an order changes; GroundTruth keeps the timeline. Dates reflect each order's effective date.
Ranger offices & dispatch
- Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center
(801) 756-5239 - Mt. Taylor Ranger District
505-287-8833 · Forest page - Flagstaff Ranger District
928-526-0866 · Forest page - Quemado Ranger District
575-773-4678 · Forest page - Sandia Ranger District
505-281-3304 · Forest page - Sand Wash Ranger Station
435-636-3600
Offices cover the region; the closest one to your route can confirm current conditions.
Frequently asked
Can I have a campfire in Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - West Desert District right now?
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - West Desert District is under Stage 1 fire restrictions as of September 16, 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.
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