Alerts

This closure order restricts the use of firewood across all Dakota Prairie Grasslands to prevent the spread of invasive pests. It bans firewood brought in from out-of-state, quarantined counties, or uncertified vendors, while allowing approved sources like onsite dead-and-downed wood, certified…

This order restricts campfires, smoking outside safe areas, and driving wheeled vehicles on Prairie Two Track roads in the Little Missouri National Grassland whenever fire danger is High or above, or during Red Flag Warnings. Some exceptions apply, such as propane stoves, certain permitted…

Check for restrictions before burning and participating in outdoor activities.It is critical that you verify current restrictions before burning or participating in outdoor activities. Conditions may develop throughout the day, such as the issuance of a Red Flag Warning, resulting in a change in…

For current information on county fire danger, please refer to the South Dakota Fire Danger Map with the text products below to assess the Grassland Fire Danger for South Dakota.Text products will be issued daily by 5:00 AM during the fire-weather season or when high, very high, or extreme…