State and Private Unincorporated - Summit Co
about 53% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jun 26, 2026
Stage 2 — ended 2026-08-21, replacement not yet published
Order NECLO2659
Summit County, Utah
Unconfirmed Most restrictive fire-danger area
We could not verify the current status for Summit county. This is not a claim that no ban exists. Verify with the county office before burning.
Unverified agency-issued restriction orders — city and county rules may apply on top Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands ↗
In effect since
Jun 26, 2026
Expires
—
Issued by
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Last verified
Aug 21, 2026
Summit county spans 3 Restriction Orders
Each order is issued by whichever agency manages that land — FFSL, BLM, the Forest Service, the Park Service, or a tribal government. The agency named on the order enforces it, and cities/counties can add their own rules on top.
The areas in this county carry different rules. The status above is the most restrictive of them. Which one applies to you depends on where
exactly you are — check the area you are in below, and call the office listed if you are unsure.
Forest Service (USFS) - Intermountain Region
about 45% of the county (approximate)
· effective Jul 16, 2021
Special Order — fireworks only, campfires not restricted by this order — ended 2026-07-17, replacement not yet published
Order 04-2021-02
Forest Service (USFS) - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF (portions of Kamas RD)
about 12% of the county (approximate)
· effective Nov 30, 1999
Special Order
Order 04-19-116
About 2% of this county sits outside every order above. Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands publishes no restriction for that ground — it may be under a different agency's or land manager's rules that are not reflected here. The uncovered ground is large enough here that we cannot call the areas above representative of the whole county, so we show it as unconfirmed rather than guess.
What this means
The wording in each area above is Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands's own, and it is the authority for what you may burn on the land it covers. Two further systems apply on top:
Your county and fire district
They set their own outdoor burning rules and can go further than the state. Call your fire district before you burn.
Air-quality burn bans
Air-quality burn bans can apply separately from fire-risk restrictions, called on their own schedule based on conditions rather than fire danger. Check with your local air-quality agency.
Penalties in Utah
Penalties depend on which agency's land the violation happens on, per the June 2026 statewide interagency release. State and unincorporated private land: Class B misdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail and up to $1,000 per incident plus court surcharges. USFS land: federal Class B misdemeanor, up to 6 months and up to $5,000 (individuals) or $10,000 (organizations). BLM land: Class A misdemeanor, up to 12 months and up to $100,000. NPS land: fine up to $5,000. Beyond any fine, anyone whose actions cause a wildfire can be held financially responsible for the full cost of suppression, property damage, and natural-resource rehabilitation.
Classification: Class B misdemeanor (state/private land) — varies by agency, see note · Maximum fine: up to $1,000 (state) / $5,000-$10,000 (USFS) / $100,000 (BLM) / $5,000 (NPS)
Recent status history
- Jun 26, 2026 — Unconfirmed
- Jun 26, 2026 — Burn Ban in Effect
Sources & audit log
| Checked | Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands ↗ | source not verifiable |
Neighbouring counties
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Limits of this information
burnbanradar reads public burn-ban orders as published by Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands and reports them unchanged. Cities and municipalities within Summit county may impose stricter rules than the county order. Water districts and state forestry rules may add further restrictions. When an order is ambiguous or the source cannot be reached, we show Unconfirmed instead of guessing a status. The county's own posted order governs.
Common questions
Is Summit county under a burn ban right now?
We could not verify the current status for Summit county. This is not a claim that no ban exists — verify with the county office before burning.
What can I still burn in Summit county?
Standard open burning is currently permitted, subject to any municipal ordinance in your area. Never leave a fire unattended, and keep water and a shovel nearby.
How do I report an illegal fire in Summit county?
Call 911 for any fire that is out of control or threatens property. For non-emergency violations of a burn-ban order, contact the Summit Sheriff's Office or fire marshal.