Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Park Alert · Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · 8/27/2026
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect
Until further notice, the following are prohibited in all park areas:
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using wood or charcoal fires anywhere but within campground- or picnic area-provided grills or grates. (The use of gas grills and camp stoves is permitted.)
- Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren of all flammable materials.
- Discharging or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices.
Source: National Park Service
