Manti-La Sal National Forest
From Recreation.gov
Joes Valley Campground will be undergoing construction from April 13, 2026 through June 10, 2026. This project will disrupt access and the availability of amenities and services. The campground will be closed to all visitors during this time. Please be sure to schedule a reservation once it opens.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 10:04PM MDT until June 9 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 10:04PM MDT until June 9 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 10:04PM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 10:04PM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 10:01PM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-26-01
Fishlake National Forest Order Number 0408-26-01 establishes annual seasonal road closures on specific Forest Development Roads within the Richfield Ranger District from January 1 to May 15 to prevent resource damage during wet conditions. Restricted vehicles include all types except over-snow…
Monroe Canyon Fire Closure Update
Fishlake National Forest, Intermountain RegionForest Service News ReleasePublic Affairs Contact: McCall Davis (435) 310-0123mccall.davis@usda.govhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/fishlake Monroe Canyon Fire Closure UpdateSevier and Piute Counties, Utah, Sept. 12, 2025— Several roads and trails located…
16-Day Camping Limit (Occupancy and Use Order 0408-25-01)
16-day camping limit. Camping in the same location, or within 5 miles of the same location, for more than 16 consecutive days or for more than 16 days in a 30-day period is prohibited.
Beaver RD Development Roads Order 0408-20-02, Kents Lake Road #137
Seasonal road closure for Kents Lake Road #137 on the Beaver River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to July 15 annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fillmore RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-209-02
Seasonal road closures on the Fillmore Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-04
Seasonal road closures on the Richfield Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fremont River RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-03
Seasonal road closures on the Fremont River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Overview
Manti-La Sal National Forest is a 1,413,111-acre forest stretching from central Utah to southeastern Utah and into Colorado, divided into three primary land areas: the Manti Division, the La Sal Division at Moab, and the La Sal Division at Monticello. The forest is currently OPEN with no fire restrictions as of September 13, 2025 (Stage One restrictions were lifted due to favorable conditions). Recent significant activity includes the Deer Creek Fire closure on the Moab Ranger District, which was rescinded on August 22, 2025, and that area is now reopened. Current notices include La Sal Mountain Loop Road construction work ongoing, and Lake Fork Canyon has had road work and flooding concerns requiring users to report any damage. Fire danger is currently LOW across all ranger districts (Sanpete, Ferron/Price, Moab, and Monticello). Standard 14-day limit applies to both developed and undeveloped campsites. Road and trail accessibility varies by elevation and weather, so checking conditions with ranger district offices before visiting is advised, especially during seasonal transitions. Recent press releases indicate Christmas tree and firewood permits are available online through Recreation.gov.
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