This fire season, Dixie National Forest fire managers issued multiple fire prevention orders outlining fire restrictions in the forest. At 12:01 a.m. November 3 the forest is lifting fire restrictions.
The fuels across the forest are still very dry and the fire managers are asking everyone to please be careful with campfires and ensure they are completely extinguished prior to leaving them unattended. There is still potential for fire to spread during this dry cold period until significant moisture is received. Leaves have fallen from trees and brush across much of the forest has added to the available fine fuels that can readily ignite from embers and spread rapidly with just a little wind.
Any new starts here on the Dixie National Forest would challenge the forest’s ability to control them should they start during windy or very warm conditions.
The following acts are prohibited in the areas described in the linked order and depicted on the included map ("Restricted Areas"), hereby incorporated into this Order, within the Intermountain Region National Forests and National Grasslands in the states of Utah, Nevada, Idaho , Wyoming, California and Colorado.
1. Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device.
2. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device Properly installed, maintained and in effective working order meeting either; (1) U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Standard.
Stage I Fire Restrictions have been put in place on all National Forest System lands described in linked Order, all within the exterior boundaries of the Pine Valley, Cedar City, Powell, and Escalante Ranger Districts of the Dixie National Forest beginning June 26, 2020 at 00:01 a.m. and continuing until further notice.
These restrictions include
Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire, including charcoal and briquettes outside a fire structure that is provided by the Forest Service within a designated area.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material.
Leaving camping trailers and other vehicles used for camping unattended in an undeveloped area for over 72 hours is prohibited on National Forest System lands described in the linked order, all within the exterior boundaries of the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest.
Increased camping in undeveloped (dispersed) sites is creating a higher demand in these areas. Numerous undeveloped camps are held by equipment, such as trailers, but are not occupied for long periods of time while other forest visitors search for open sites. Additionally, the 16 day stay limit order #0407-20-04 applies to undeveloped dispersed camping areas on the Dixie National Forest.
The camping and building, maintaining, attending or using fires in the areas described are prohibited in the linked closure order and shown on the maps. Closure Notice | Lion’s Mouth Closure – Map | Leeds Kiln – MAP
The purpose of this closure order is to protect the archaeological site/panel at Lion’s Mouth and the Leeds Kiln heritage site for generations to come and manage according to their irreplaceable, non-replicable, and non-renewable qualities.
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(b), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System land within the Dixie National Forest
Camping in the same developed campground or other developed recreation site for a period in excess of 14 consecutive days or for more than 14 days in any 30-day period.
Camping within 10 miles of the same location for more than 16 consecutive days, or for more than 16 days in a 60 day time period.
Camping in a developed campground or developed recreation site that is closed.
Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions.
Using any off-highway vehicle, as defined by Utah law in Utah Code Annotated Section 41-22-2, on a road or portion thereof that is posted as closed to off-highway vehicles, to include all “All-Terrain Type I” and “All-Terrain Type II” vehicles, unless they have been modified to meet “street legal” requirements is prohibited on the roads and areas described in linked order.
This order is intended to provide OHV access in campgrounds which have legal access to riding opportunities while also providing a quiet recreation experience in developed campground roads or portions thereof on the Cedar City and Pine Valley Ranger Districts, Dixie National Forest that are listed and described in Linked Order.
Pine Valley Recreations Area Closure for fuels reduction work to reduce impact/potential of catastrophic fire to the recreation area. See Full Closure
The Restricted Area is bounded to the east by Pine Valley South Road (NFSR 425) from its junction with NFSR 035 to its junction with Brown’s Point Trailhead Road (NFSR 334). From there, the Restricted Area extends due south to the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness boundary and then west along the wilderness boundary until it meets the fence for the Pine Valley allotment. Its western boundary follows the fence line north until it runs into NSFR 035 where it turns east and follows NFSR 035 until it intersects with Pine Valley South Road. SEE MAP
This Order will be in effect on January 7, 2021 and shall remain in effect until May 1, 2021 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a), Camping in/near Forest Service trailheads, administrative sites and/or other facilities, and areas within one-half mile of developed campgrounds unless designated by the Dixie National Forest as an approved campsite is prohibited in this Order, all within the Cedar City and Pine Valley Ranger Districts, on the Dixie National Forest until further notice. View Linked Order
The Veyo West Fire area is closed by this Order is depicted on the linked map, which is incorporated herein by reference, and is generally described as:
The area of National Forest System land east of Forest Road 859 and land to the west of the road, along the Forest’s south boundary,) and land west of the Forest’s east boundary and land south of Forest Service Road 845.
It is prohibited to go into or be upon the area described below, which is closed for the protection of Public Health and Safety. See Complete Order
The area closed by this Order is depicted on the Linked Map, which is incorporated herein by reference, and is generally described as:
The area of National Forest System land east of the Forest’s west boundary and Forest Road 033 and land to the west of the road, along the Forest’s south boundary, Forest Road 032 (Turkey Farm Road) and 4063 (Oak Grove Road) and land west of Forest Road 4063 and Forest Service trail 31026 the land south of Forest Service trails 31026 (Blake Gubler) and 31021 (Summit Trail).
Due to high fire danger in the Oak Grove Campground and Browse Guard Station areas shown on thelinked map are closed closed for the protection of public health and safety. Full Closure Order
Oak Grove
Beginning at Oak Grove Road gate, FS 032, about 2 miles from forest boundary. T40S, R14W, Section 26.
Thence northwest along the Oak Grove Road, FS 032 to Oak Grove Campground. T40S, R14W, Section 8.
Oak Grove Campground. T40S, R14W, Section 8.
Browse
Beginning at Browse gate on FS 037. T39S R13W, Section 32.
Continuing up to Browse Guard Station. T39S R13W, Section 19.
Closure of Yankee Meadows Campground, dispersed camping and roads and trails located in the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest while rehabilitation treatments and campground reconstruction from the Brian Head Fire continue.
In coordination with state and local health and safety guidelines, Dixie National Forests remain open however recreation services at our facilities may be changed, suspended or offered through alternate approaches as we manage for the health and safety of our work force and the public. Agency direction tasks local managers to perform risk assessments of our facilities and limit congregations of people and person to person interactions. Our decisions will align with local city, county and state actions to provide for human health and safety (ie. quarantine, curfew, and other social restrictions).
The Following rec areas have been closed - Pine Valley Guard Station, restrooms at Pine Valley Recreation Area, Enterprise Reservoir , Deer Hollow Winter Recreation Area, Panguitch Lake North Boat Ramp