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Manti-La Sal National Forest

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 9:36PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

August 29th, 9:36 PM — 12:45 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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…

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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