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Fire Restrictions — Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Pineview Reservoir)

Current status · checked July 26, 2026
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Recently tightened
In effect since June 29, 2022 · rescinds June 29, 2027 · Order 04-19-525 · 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

✕ June 30, 2022 Alert End Date: June 30, 2032 Rec Sites Affected: Pineview Reservoir Pineview West Trail #612 Port Ramp Marina -Pineview Reservoir Order Number: 04-19-525 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 04-19-525 Forest Order Order Number: 04-19-525 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE 857 WEST SOUTH JORDAN PARKWAY SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH 84095 SPECIAL ORDER OF FOREST SUPERVISOR UINTA-WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT PINEVIEW RESERVOIR PROHIBITIONS : Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System Lands and water known as Pineview Reservoir as described in this order
✕ The lands and water known as Pineview Reservoir affected by this order are located all within the Ogden Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
✕ This order is in effect from June 30, 2022 through June 30, 2027 as described below and shown on attached map
✕ Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by Utah State Law (32B-1-102(3)) outside of a developed campground, marina/boat ramp or being upon the water at Pineview Reservoir. [36 CFR 261.58(bb)]
✕ Anchoring a boat, watercraft, or any other water vessel within 20 feet of the shoreline between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. [36 CFR 261.58(n)] Use of docks
✕ No swimming, diving, fishing is allowed on or within 50 feet of public facilities located on Pineview Reservoir. [36 CFR 261.53(e)] Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire, including charcoal and briquettes except in permanently constructed fire rings and grills within developed campground and recreation sites. [36 CFR 261.52 (a)] Camping except within developed campgrounds as described below and shown on attached map. [36 CFR 261.58(e)] Possessing or operating a motorized boat, watercraft, or vessel within a developed/designated swimming area. [36 CFR 261.58(n)] Operating a boat, watercraft, or vessel in excess of a wakeless and or trolling speed within a designated wakeless area. [36 CFR 261.58(q)] Possessing, using or storing any type of glass container except in the following areas; lawn covered areas at Cemetery Point picnic area, Middle Inlet picnic area, Anderson Cove, and Jefferson Hunt campgrounds. [36 CFR 261.58 (cc)] Operating a boat, watercraft, or vessel in violation of Utah State Law, to wit
✕ Title 73-18, 18a and 18b on Pineview Reservoir. [36 CFR 261.58(k)] Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device on National Forest system Lands at Pineview Reservoir. [36 CFR 261.52(f)]
✓ Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this order
✓ Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty
✓ Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty
✓ AREA DESCRIBED: All National Forest System lands within the vicinity of Pineview Reservoir, including the entire shoreline, beaches, developed campgrounds/recreation areas and water surface located in Township 7 North, Range 1 East, Sections 34 and 36
✓ Township 6 North, Range 1 East, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
✓ Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Sections 7, 18 and 19 all within the Salt Lake Base Meridian and as shown on attached map

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

From the order

Stage 1 fire ban (Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Pineview Reservoir)). Prohibited: June 30, 2022 Alert End Date: June 30, 2032 Rec Sites Affected: Pineview Reservoir Pineview West Trail #612 Port Ramp Marina -Pineview Reservoir Order Number: 04-19-525 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 04-19-525 Forest Order Order Number: 04-19-525 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE 857 WEST SOUTH JORDAN PARKWAY SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH 84095 SPECIAL ORDER OF FOREST SUPERVISOR UINTA-WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT PINEVIEW RESERVOIR PROHIBITIONS : Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System Lands and water known as Pineview Reservoir as described in this order; The lands and water known as Pineview Reservoir affected by this order are located all within the Ogden Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest; This order is in effect from June 30, 2022 through June 30, 2027 as described below and shown on attached map; Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by Utah State Law (32B-1-102(3)) outside of a developed campground, marina/boat ramp or being upon the water at Pineview Reservoir. [36 CFR 261.58(bb)]; Anchoring a boat, watercraft, or any other water vessel within 20 feet of the shoreline between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. [36 CFR 261.58(n)] Use of docks; No swimming, diving, fishing is allowed on or within 50 feet of public facilities located on Pineview Reservoir. [36 CFR 261.53(e)] Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire, including charcoal and briquettes except in permanently constructed fire rings and grills within developed campground and recreation sites. [36 CFR 261.52 (a)] Camping except within developed campgrounds as described below and shown on attached map. [36 CFR 261.58(e)] Possessing or operating a motorized boat, watercraft, or vessel within a developed/designated swimming area. [36 CFR 261.58(n)] Operating a boat, watercraft, or vessel in excess of a wakeless and or trolling speed within a designated wakeless area. [36 CFR 261.58(q)] Possessing, using or storing any type of glass container except in the following areas; lawn covered areas at Cemetery Point picnic area, Middle Inlet picnic area, Anderson Cove, and Jefferson Hunt campgrounds. [36 CFR 261.58 (cc)] Operating a boat, watercraft, or vessel in violation of Utah State Law, to wit; Title 73-18, 18a and 18b on Pineview Reservoir. [36 CFR 261.58(k)] Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device on National Forest system Lands at Pineview Reservoir. [36 CFR 261.52(f)]. Allowed: Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this order; Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty; Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty; AREA DESCRIBED: All National Forest System lands within the vicinity of Pineview Reservoir, including the entire shoreline, beaches, developed campgrounds/recreation areas and water surface located in Township 7 North, Range 1 East, Sections 34 and 36; Township 6 North, Range 1 East, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16; Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Sections 7, 18 and 19 all within the Salt Lake Base Meridian and as shown on attached map.

Order history

June 29, 2022now

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Frequently asked

Can I have a campfire in Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Pineview Reservoir) right now?

Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Pineview Reservoir) 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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