Ashley National Forest

08/26/2026

Brown Duck Trail in the Duchesne Ranger District is open!

Crews have been working this summer to clear approximately 10 miles of trail into and around Brown Duck Basin. This trail to the High Unitas Wilderness has been closed since 2023 following a landslide.

America’s national forests are full of world-class recreation opportunities. And we're making sure everyone can experience their big backyard.

08/19/2026

Due to ongoing drought conditions in Flaming Gorge, Cedar Springs Boat Ramp will have limited services.

Flush restrooms and the fish cleaning station are closed. Vault restrooms are still available. Cedar Springs Marina, Cedar Springs Campground, and the boat ramp are not impacted at this time.

For additional information about impacted recreation facilities in Flaming Gorge, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/ashley/recreation/flaming-gorge-reservoir-water-levels-recreation-facility-updates

08/18/2026

Flaming Gorge Ranger District - A temporary area closure will be in place for North Fork Sheep Creek as Utah Division of Wildlife Resources implements a native cutthroat trout restoration project using rotenone.

Crews are scheduled to implement the treatment August 19 through September 2, 2026. The area within 20 feet of North Fork Sheep Creek will be closed during treatment. This closure is to allow ground crews to work safely in and around the treated waters.

A map of the closure area and forest order can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/ashley/alerts.

08/11/2026

Yellowstone Reservoir, Reservoir Campground, and the surrounding day use area are closed while crews remove the Yellowstone Reservoir Dam. This temporary closure is to protect public health and safety while the dam is removed and surrounding area restored to a natural river. A map of the closure area is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/ashley/alerts

07/31/2026

Duchesne Ranger District - A temporary area closure will be in place for the Fall Creek drainage as Utah Division of Wildlife Resources continues a native cutthroat trout restoration project using rotenone.

Crews are scheduled to implement the treatment August 4, through August 6, 2026. The area within 20 feet of Fall Creek, its tributaries, and Anderson and Phinney Lakes will be closed during treatment. This closure is to allow ground crews to work safely in and around the treated waters.

A map of the closure area and forest order can be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/ashley/alerts.

07/17/2026

Update 7/23/26: Grizzly Ridge Fire is 100% contained.

Update 7/17/26: is 50% contained and remains at 23 acres. Crews continue working to secure the fire's perimeter and eliminate hotspots. The nearby radio tower and Grizzly Ridge yurt have not been impacted.

07/14/2026

is currently 23 acres. Fire activity calmed overnight, but internal hot spots continued to burn. Additional aerial and ground resources have been ordered and are expected to arrive this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Crews continue to work directly to control the fire. A priority of today's operations is to protect communication and safety infrastructure on Grizzly Ridge.

No closures are in place at this time. Dispersed campers in the vicinity of Grizzly Ridge and Bassett Springs are encouraged to relocate. Residents of Deer Lodge will be notified by local law enforcement of any evacuations.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

07/13/2026

New Incident: is burring in the Vernal Ranger District northeast of Grizzly Ridge Yurt. The fire was identified this afternoon, July 13 at approximately 12:30 p.m. and is estimated at 1.5 acres. Crews and air resources are currently working directly to extinguish the fire.

Dispersed campers in the vicinity of Grizzly Ridge, Bassett Springs, and the neighboring radio tower should be prepared to relocate. No evacuations or closures are in place at this time.

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

Forest Service offices are closed today in honor of America’s birthday. USA! USA! USA!

BUT your national forests and grasslands? Still open and ready for your adventure.

Pack it in, pack it out, stay safe and go enjoy your big backyard.