Manti-La Sal NF

Manti-La Sal National Forest Safety Notice: Johnson Creek Road, leading to Nizhoni Campground near Blanding, UT will be closed on April 7th and April 9th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for dust suppressant application.

Correction on Date: Friday, January 9, 2026, Manti-La Sal National Forest, a human-triggered avalanche occurred on the back side of the La-Sals on East Face of Laurel Peak. Fortunately, nobody was injured. Read the full report at utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche/99600

#DeerCreekFire update: Erratic winds pushed fire growth in multiple directions today. Crews are focused on structure protection and building containment lines. Hwy 46 is open -avoid the area if possible. Hot, dry, windy weather continues tomorrow. See below for more info #ffslkmg

An evacuation notice for the #DeerCreekFire due to erratic winds & fire behavior: Evacuate the area up to Mount Mantis (Mount Manns is the correct geographical area) off of Upper 2 Mile Rd to the Utah-Colorado border or within 5 miles of this incident. Hwy 46 is closed #ffslkmg

#DeerCreekFire Update: Crews continue working as shifting winds push the fire into forested areas. Structure protection remains a priority. GBIMT4 takes command tomorrow. 7,200+ acres 0% containment Evacuations & closures remain in place. Read below for more info. #ffslkmg

National PL4 Tomorrow:

A closure order is issued for public safety during the Deer Creek wildfire on the Manti-La Sal National Forest on the Moab Ranger District, in San Juan County, Utah and in Montrose County, CO. fs.usda.gov/r04/manti-lasa…

Crews focused on protecting homes today as air resources hit multiple sides of the fire to slow its spread. Evacuations are being coordinated and could expand. Great Basin Team 4 will take command Sunday. Full update below. #ffslkmg

#DeerCreekFire near La Sal, UT is about 4,000 acres w/ 0% containment. Evacuations advised for those w/in 5 miles or in Mountain Shadow Estates. Crews building lines w/ dozers & using natural barrier. Cause under investigation. GBT4 CIMT takes command of fire Sunday. #FFSLKMG

The Manti-La Sal National Forest has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions as of June 28, 2025. fs.usda.gov/.../stage-1-fi…

To protect public safety during road construction, a new closure order is issued for the Lake Fork Canyon Area fs.usda.gov/r04/manti-lasa…

Fuelwood permits are now on sale. Visit the forest website to find out where and when to get them: fs.usda.gov/r04/manti-lasa…

Updated gate and road conditions for both the North zone and South zone of the Manti-La Sal National Forest are available at fs.usda.gov/r04/manti-lasa….

The Manti-La Sal National Forest Monticello Ranger District office will be closed on Friday, February 14, 2025, due to severe weather.

A new closure order for Lake Fork Canyon area on the Price Ranger District has been issued: fs.usda.gov/detail/mantila…

**Correction** this release is for Jan 16, 2025.

Manti-La Sal National Forest Continues Prescribed Pile Burning within Mill Creek Project Area on the Moab Ranger District: fs.usda.gov/detail/mantila…

🎉New Year, new Resource Management Plan🎉 Bears Ears National Monument is more than a place, it is a culturally significant landscape, with deep historical, traditional and spiritual ties that continue to this day. More details: ow.ly/7FCr50UFFke

It’s the Manti-La Sal Happenings Look Back Special, part TWO! View hundreds of amazing photos documenting our work from 2024. Check out our timber crew, fuels, botany documentation, new trails and recreational opportunities, Range highlights, & more! arcg.is/1S8TGj0

South Zone update: Seasonal gates on the Warner Lake Road and Oowah Lake Road have been closed due to snow.❄️➡Crews have started grooming the Geyser Pass Nordic trails ⛷ updates on the grooming can be found on the Utah Avalanche Center page at utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/moab