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Fire Restrictions — Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Pleasant Grove RD: American Fork Canyon &…

Current status · checked July 26, 2026
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Recently tightened
In effect since June 29, 2022 · rescinds June 29, 2027 · Order 04-19-463 · 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

✕ The area and roads affected are located on the Pleasant Grove Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
✕ This order is in effect from June 30, 2022 through June 30, 2027 Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or wood stove fire within 1/4 mile of American Fork Canyon and Alpine Loop (Utah State Route 92), North Fork road (Forest Service road #144), and Forest Service road #010, as described below and as shown on attached map. [36 CFR 261.52(a)] No overnight camping within a 1/4 mile of the American Fork Canyon and Alpine Loop (Utah State Route 92), North Fork road (Forest Service road #144), and Forest Service road #010) , as described below
✕ See attached map. [36 CFR 261.58(e)] Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or wood stove fire within 1/4 mile of the horse transfer station/day use area, as described below and as shown on attached map. [36 CFR 261.52(a)] No overnight camping within a 1/4 mile of the horse transfer station/day use area, described below
✕ See attached map. [36 CFR 261.58(e)]
✓ Persons with special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization 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 performance of an official duty
✓ AREA DESCRIBED: ¼ of a mile on each side of the center line of State Route 92 American Fork Canyon from the forest boundary at the mouth of American Fork Canyon to Granite Flat campground. ¼ mile on each side of State Route 92 Alpine Scenic Loop from the junction of the North Fork road (Forest Service road #144) east to Aspen Grove parking area located in Township 4 South, Range 2 East, Sections 12, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33
✓ Township 4 South, Range 3 East, Sections 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, and 34
✓ Township 5 South, Range 3 East, Sections 4 and 9 all within the Salt Lake Based Meridian as shown on attached map
✓ The horse transfer station/day use area located in Township 4 South, Range 3 East, Section 7, all within the Salt Lake Base Meridian as shown on the map

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

From the order

Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect through June 30, 2027. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or wood stove fire is prohibited within 1/4 mile of American Fork Canyon, Alpine Loop, North Fork road, Forest Service road #010, and the horse transfer station/day use area. Overnight camping is also prohibited within 1/4 mile of these areas. Exemptions apply for persons with a special use authorization from the Forest Service, and for federal, state, or local officers or members of organized rescue or fire fighting forces performing official duties.

Order history

June 29, 2022now

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Frequently asked

Can I have a campfire in Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Pleasant Grove RD: American Fork Canyon &… right now?

Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Pleasant Grove RD: American Fork Canyon &… 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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