Teton Interagency Fire

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Go into Effect Beginning July 22, 2026, for Teton Interagency Dispatch Area

(Western WY, July 21, 2026) — Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The fire danger rating for the Teton Interagency Dispatch area remains at “high,” meaning wildfires can start easily and spread quickly.

For information on what is and is not allowed, please read the full article here

Trail Closures will be in place for public safety

(Jackson, WY, July 23, 2026) — Contracted crews will implement 197 acres of hazardous fuels reduction in Phillips Canyon, near the BPA powerline corridor and west of Fish Creek Road on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest beginning Aug. 3 through Sept. 12, 2026, weather permitting. This work is part of a multi-year effort to reduce hazardous fuels in the Teton to Snake River Fuels Management Area.

For public safety, Phillips Canyon Fuels Reduction Project – Area and Trail Closure Order 04-03-26-303 will be in place Monday through Saturday of each week, starting Aug. 3. The closure includes portions of the Phillips Canyon Trail and Phillips Ridge Trail. Arrow and Phillips Pass trails will remain open throughout operations. There will be a phased reopening of trails as soon as practical and safe to do so.

Forest thinning improves forest health and reduces wildfire risk by using crews to remove small trees and other vegetation to reduce accumulated fuel load. These treatments can benefit ecosystems and people by reducing the probability of catastrophic fires, restoring healthy and resilient ecosystems, and protecting communities.