NOTICE OF FIRE RESTRICTION ORDER
Effective Date: July 3, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.
Pursuant to regulations of the Department of Interior, 36 Code of Federal Regulations, and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area Superintendent’s Compendia under sections 1.5 Closure and public use limits, 2.13 Fires, 2.21 Smoking, and 2.38 Explosives, During periods of high fire danger weather, the following acts are prohibited:
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using wood or charcoal fires anywhwere but within campground- or picnic area-provided grills or grates. (The use of gas grills and campstoves is permitted.)
2. 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.
3. Discharging, or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices are always prohibited on federal public lands, including Black Canyon and Curecanti.
Area Description:
•All lands within the boundaries of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
Fire use by visitors in the parks is regulated to protect resources and visitors. The intent of Stage 1 Fire Restrictions is to reduce the number of human-caused fires during periods of very high fire danger by decreasing potential sources of ignition.
Montrose, Gunnison, and Delta Counties are experiencing critical fire conditions–extremely dry fuels, above normal temperatures, low humidity, minimal precipitation, and high winds. As many fires ignite across the west, competition for firefighting resources remains high.
When necessary, National Park Service Rangers will issue citations to persons violating the terms of this closure under authority of Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 1.5(f) – punishable by up to $5,000 in fines and/or up to 6 months in jail.
