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Fire Restrictions — Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Mt. Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, & Dese…

Current status · checked July 26, 2026
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Recently tightened
In effect since May 21, 1997 · rescinds December 30, 2099 · Order 04-19-32 · 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.

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What this order prohibits

✕ May 22, 1997 Alert End Date: N/A Order Number: 04-19-32 Contact Information Contact Name: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Contact Number: (801) 999-2103 Contact Email: sm.fs.uwc_info@usda.gov Associated Documents Forest Order 04-19-32 Forest Order UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE 8230 FEDERAL BUILDING, 125 SOUTH STATE STREET SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84138 MT OLYMPUS, TWIN PEAKS, LONE PE.AK, DESERET PEAK WILDERNESS SPECIAL ORDER OF FOREST SUPERVISOR WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of the Mt
✕ Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, and Deseret Peak Wilderness described in this order and as shown on the accompanying map on the Wasatch-Cache National Forests until further notice
✕ Group sizes exceeding 10 persons. [36 CFR 261.58 (f)] Camping within 200 feet of trails, lakes, ponds, streams, springs, and other water sources. [36 CFR 261.58 (e)] Camping within 100 feet of another campsite. [36 CFR 261.58 (e)] Camping for a period for more than 3 days at an individual site. [36 CFR 261.58 (a)] Shor.tcutting a trail switchback. [36 CFR 261.55 (e)] Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. [36 CFR 261.57 (g)] Bedding, tethering, hobbling, or hitching a horse or other saddle pack or draft animal within 200 feet of lakes, springs or streams in the Mt
✕ Olympus and-De_seret Peak Wilderness. [36 CFR 261.58 (aa)] Campfires within Mill B South Fork Drainage in the Twin Peaks Wilderness and Red Pine Fork and Maybird Gulch drainages within the Lone Peak Wilderness. [36 CFR 261.52 (a)] Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following acts, or persons, are·exempt from this order: Persons with a permit or contract authorizing the otherwise·prohibited act
✕ Authorized Federal, state, or local officers, or members of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of official duty, when authorized by the District Ranger
✕ Area Described - SEE ATTACHED MAP - EXHIBIT A. /s/ Bernie Weingardt May 22, 1997 Forest Supervisor Wasatch Chache National Forest Violation of this prohibition is punishable by fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 6 months or both (16 USC 551; 18 USC 3571(b} (6)
✕ This order supersedes any previous orders/notices--for the above described -- areas, and same said violation(s)
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✕ A map of areas affected by Forest Order 04-19-32 Mt Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak and Deseret Peak Wilderness A map of areas affected by Forest Order 04-19-32 Mt Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak and Deseret Peak Wilderness A map of areas affected by Forest Order 04-19-32 Mt Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak and Deseret Peak Wilderness A map of areas affected by Forest Order 04-19-32 Mt Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak and Deseret Peak Wilderness Last updated June 10, 2026

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

From the order

Campfires are prohibited in the Mill B South Fork Drainage in the Twin Peaks Wilderness and the Red Pine Fork and Maybird Gulch drainages within the Lone Peak Wilderness. Group sizes must not exceed 10 persons, and camping is not allowed within 200 feet of trails, lakes, ponds, streams, springs, or other water sources, within 100 feet of another campsite, or for more than 3 days at an individual site. These restrictions are in effect under Stage 1.

Order history

May 21, 1997now

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Frequently asked

Can I have a campfire in Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Mt. Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, & Dese… right now?

Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Mt. Olympus, Twin Peaks, Lone Peak, & Dese… is under Stage 1 fire restrictions as of July 26, 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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