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Fire Restrictions — Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Salt Lake RD: Farmington/Ward Cyn Rds)

Current status · checked October 26, 2026
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
In effect since March 31, 2026 · rescinds October 30, 2026 · Order 04-19-452 · 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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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. Exceptions for this order: 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: From the beginning of the Farmington Canyon road (Forest Service road #007) and 200 yards (600 feet) on both sides of the road going east to the pull out at the administratively closed Sunset campground, located in Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Sections 7, 8, 9, 16, 17 and 18 all within the Salt Lake Based Meridian as shown on the attached map; From the beginning of the Ward Canyon road (Forest Service road #177) and 200 yards (600 feet) on both sides of the road going east to the Buckland Flat gate which includes the Buckland Flat area, located in Township 2 North, Range 1 East, Sections 21, 16 , and 15 all within the Salt Lake Based Meridian as shown on the attached map.

Order history

March 31, 2026now

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Ranger offices & dispatch

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Frequently asked

Can I have a campfire in Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Salt Lake RD: Farmington/Ward Cyn Rds) right now?

Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (Salt Lake RD: Farmington/Ward Cyn Rds) is under Stage 1 fire restrictions as of October 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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