(Western WY, Sept. 1, 2026) — Teton Interagency Fire managers have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Recent precipitation, cooler temperatures, and higher relative humidities have lessened the threat of wildfire. All public land users are advised to remain vigilant and use caution when building and maintaining a campfire to prevent unwanted human-caused fires.
While Stage 1 fire restrictions have been lifted, in Grand Teton National Park campfires are only ever allowed in designated metal fire grates. Campfires are never allowed on the National Elk Refuge. In areas where campfires are allowed, it is illegal to leave them unattended or abandoned. So far this year, Teton Interagency personnel have extinguished 99 unattended and abandoned campfires. Unattended and abandoned campfires can quickly escalate into wildfires, and if your campfire sparks a wildfire, you can be held responsible for the cost of putting it out.
In recent weeks, Teton Interagency firefighters have promptly responded to and put out several lightning-caused fires. Based on these successful efforts and other factors, fire managers have determined it is appropriate to lift fire restrictions. These factors include the moisture content of fuels (how dry grasses, shrubs and trees are); projected weather conditions (including temperatures and possible wind events); the availability of firefighting resources nationwide; and the occurrence of human-caused fires.
