Yellowstone News and Information

  Yellowstone National Park fire restrictions in effect beginning Aug. 12 Parkwide fire danger VERY HIGH Campsite at Lewis Lake Campground NPS / Neal Herbert News Release Date:  August 11, 2025 Contact:   Public Affairs Office , (307) 344-2015 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect Aug. 12 in Yellowstone National Park due to the  VERY HIGH  fire danger level. Stage 1 fire restrictions: Frontcountry and developed areas Prohibited:  Smoking, except in an enclosed vehicle, single-family dwelling, developed campground, day-use picnic area, or within a 3-foot diameter area that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. Permitted:  Campfires in designated fire rings in  frontcountry developed campgrounds  (Madison, Mammoth, Slough Creek, Tower Fall, Canyon, Indian Creek, Lewis Lake, Grant Village and Bridge Bay) and  day-use picnic areas . All campfires must be attended. Charcoal and ash must be soak...