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Is target shooting allowed in Utah state, park & tribal fire restrictions right now?
Restricted Yes, but with restrictions
4 active order(s) on state, park or tribal land: Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation (fire restriction); Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Cottonwood Fire Closure (closure); State and Private Unincorporated - Park City & North Summit FDs (Stage 1); Navajo Nation (Stage 1).
4 active order(s) on state, park or tribal land: Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation (fire restriction); Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Cottonwood Fire Closure (closure); State and Private Unincorporated - Park City & North Summit FDs (Stage 1); Navajo Nation (Stage 1).
Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 3:37 PM MT
Official source: Utah state, park & tribal fire restrictions →
Verify before you go. Fire restrictions and closures can change daily. Confirm with the managing agency and follow posted signs. This page is not legal advice.
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Cottonwood Fire Closure | Shooting closure | Check source | Fire area closure order UT-020-26-06 (effective 2026-06-26): area closed to public entry. Still marked Active in the Utah Fire Info layer, but not listed on the BLM fire-closures layer; it may have been lifted. Check the order before you go. source |
| Navajo Nation | Fire restriction zone | Restricted | Stage 1 02-2026 in effect since 2026-06-10. Area: The Navajo Nation source |
| State and Private Unincorporated - Park City & North Summit FDs | Fire restriction zone | Restricted | Stage 1 NECLO2661 in effect since 2026-09-04. Area: The unincorporated areas of Summit County within the boundaries of Park City Fire District and North Summit Fire District. This order does not affect private lands within incorporated towns or city limits. source |
| Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation | Fire restriction zone | Restricted | Fire prevention order n/a in effect since 2026-05-18. Area: All lands located within the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation source |
General rules
- State fire orders from the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands cover state lands and unincorporated private land.
- Exploding targets are prohibited on all Forest Service, BLM and State Trust (SITLA) lands, and in Utah and Tooele counties.
- National parks and tribal lands set their own fire rules; target shooting is generally not allowed in national parks.
Notes
- Utah Fire Info: exploding targets are prohibited on all Forest Service, BLM and State Trust (SITLA) lands, and in Utah and Tooele counties.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Statewide: Prevention Order UT914-25-001 (since 2025-06-17) prohibits fireworks and explosives/exploding targets. Order: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x4KTVzsYt0x61g7GNbGF9BqcpCYfyej2/view
- State-lands and unincorporated private-land orders come from the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands (FFSL).
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