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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:51AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

August 7th, 10:51 AM — 12:00 PM

The following is transmitted in collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the Wyoming Department of Health until noon MDT Monday. * WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke. * WHERE...Uinta County in southwest Wyoming. * WHEN...Noon MDT Friday through Noon MDT Monday * IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from the northwestern United States has been observed across southwest Wyoming. HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effects. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions. CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data for Wyoming's monitoring stations and provides health effects information to help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at http://www.wyvisnet.com/

Dogwood Day Use

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is experiencing a temporary **water outage**. Please **bring all the water you’ll need** for your visit, **including drinking water**. Porta-potties will be available

Mirror Lake Guard Station

From Recreation.gov

**This facility is closed for the 2026 season. **

Overview

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest encompasses 2.2 million acres across northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming, receiving approximately 9 million visitors annually, making it one of the most heavily visited national forests in the country. The forest is currently open for recreation with several active closures you should be aware of: The Beulah Fire area has road, trail, and trailhead closures for public safety through late September 2025. The Blackhawk area on the Spanish Fork Ranger District (campground, roads, trails, and trailheads) remains closed to all use as of May 2025. Mill Creek Canyon upper area has road, picnic site, and trailhead closures for construction through December 2025-March 2026. Mineral Basin Road #085 is closed through October 2025 for repairs. The Neffs Canyon area has closures through late September for helipad construction. Year-round fire restrictions and camping stay limits are in effect forest-wide. The forest offers world-class winter recreation with access to "The Greatest Snow on Earth" and over 1,700 miles of hiking trails, making it ideal for backcountry and frontcountry experiences alike. Always check current conditions before your visit as closures and restrictions can change based on fire danger, weather, and ongoing management activities.

Campgrounds

Albion Basin Altamont Altamont Group Campground Anderson Cove Aspen Grove Balsam Bear Canyon Bear Claw Yurt Bear River Campground Beaver View Campground Beulah Vista Yurt Big Water Yurt Birches Picnic Area Blackhawk Blacksmith Fork Guard Station Blasam Campground Botts Campground Boundary Creek Yurt Bountiful Peak Campground Boy Scout Bridger Campground Bridger Lake Campground Butterfly Campground CASCADE SCENIC DRIVE DISPERSED AREA Card Guard Station Card Picnic Area Cemetery Point Picnic Area Cherry

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