Sevier County

Special Use Permits

Special Use Permits are typically needed for activities that benefit a specific group. Examples include: Groups of 40 or more, trips organized by scouting groups, churches, or academic institutions, photography, weddings, and first amendment activities

Annual/Seasonal Canyon Closures

The following are closed to entry through 8/31/2025 to protect sensitive resources: the heads of Burro Wash & Fivemile Wash descending east 2 miles, Shinob Canyon + routes descending into Shinob, including Na-gah, Nighthawk, & Timpie.

Monsoon Season & Flash Floods

Heavy rains can cause sudden flooding, especially in canyons and washes. Do not drive or hike through flood waters. Get to high ground and wait for floods to subside. Some roads may close temporarily; closures are posted at the visitor center.

No Fruit Available in Orchards

Due to an abnormally early spring bloom, followed by a hard freeze, this year's crop was lost. There is no fruit available to pick this year.

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:

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.

Free Personal Use Firewood Permits

Monroe Canyon Fire Area

Monroe Canyon Fire Closure Update

Fishlake National Forest, Intermountain RegionForest Service News ReleasePublic Affairs Contact: McCall Davis (435) 310-0123mccall.davis@usda.gov

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.