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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache 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

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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