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Manti-La Sal National Forest : Alert - Ferron Ranger District Closure Order - Black Canyon Fire 8.4.2026

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Manti-La Sal National Forest : Alert - Ferron Ranger District Closure Order - Black Canyon Fire 8.4.2026
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For public safety during the Black Canyon Fire, the Manti-La Sal National Forest has issued an updated temporary closure (order #04-10-26-02-02) for portions of the Ferron Ranger District. This order is in effect from August 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM through August 31, 2026 at 12:01 AM (unless rescinded).

What’s Closed:

All Forest Service lands in the Ferron Ranger District located northeast of Reeder Canyon Trail, east of Skyline Drive, south of Potters Canyon Road, and west of Millers Flat Road. This includes Potters Pond Campground, associated spur roads, and all roads and trails within the closure area. Spring City Canyon Road is also closed.

In addition, the following roads and trails are also closed:Spring City Canyon Road (FS Road 0036).Skyline Drive south from the intersection with Potters Pond Road to the intersection with the Reeder Ridge Road (FS Road 0054).The entirety of the Reeder Ridge Road.FS Trail 091 (Reeder Canyon).FS Road 0014 (Millers Flat) south of the access route to Potters Pond.FS Road 0038 (Lowry Water).FS Road 0271 (Potters Canyon).FS Roads 2206, 2207, 2209, 2213, 2228, 2232 (Potters Pond Campground).FS Roads 2205, 0273, 2467, 2203, 2211, 2212, 2340.Please read the full closure order and view the map for all details

Alert Start Date: August 4, 2026

Alert End Date:

August 31, 2026

Order Number: 04-10-26-02-02

Contact Information

Contact Name:

Manti-La Sal National Forest Supervisor's Office

Contact Number:

435-636-3500

Associated Documents

Signed Order 04-10-26-02-02

Order 04-10-26-02-02 MAP

Forest Order

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service

Manti-La Sal National ForestFerron Ranger DistrictFerron Ranger District Closure OrderPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, and trails in the Ferron Ranger District, Manti-La Sal National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area, Roads, and Trails”):Entering or being in an area. 36 CFR § 261.52(e)Being on the Road 36 CFR § 261.54(e)Being on a Trail. 36 CFR § 261.55(a)EXEMPTIONSPursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order: Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.Those with Special Use and Range Permits who have coordinated entry with the incident staff.DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILSThe Described Area for closure includes the entirety of Forest Service lands on the Ferron Ranger District on the Manti-La Sal National Forest within Sanpete and Emery Counties, Utah that lie to the northeast of the Reeder Canyon Trail (FS Trail 091); to the east of Skyline Drive (FS Road 0150); to the south of Potters Canyon Road (FS Road 0271); and to the west of FS Road 0014 (Millers Flat). This closure also includes Potters Pond Campground and its associated spur roads.

Described Roads and TrailsAll roads and trails within the Closure area described above are closed by this order. In addition, the following roads and trails are also closed: Spring City Canyon Road (FS Road 0036).Skyline Drive south from the intersection with Potters Pond Road to the intersection with the Reeder Ridge Road (FS Road 0054).The entirety of the Reeder Ridge Road.FS Trail 091 (Reeder Canyon).FS Road 0014 (Millers Flat) south of the access route to Potters Pond.FS Road 0038 (Lowry Water).FS Road 0271 (Potters Canyon).FS Roads 2206, 2207, 2209, 2213, 2228, 2232 (Potters Pond Campground).FS Roads 2205, 0273, 2467, 2203, 2211, 2212, 2340.

PURPOSEThe purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during active wildfire and burning operations, and to prevent human caused ignitions.

IMPLEMENTATIONThis Order shall be in effect from August 3, 2026, at 1200 through August 31, 2026, at 0001, unless rescinded.A map identifying the Described Area, Roads, and Trails is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/manti-lasal/alertsUnless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.Contact the Ferron Ranger District in Ferron, Utah, 435-636-3580, or the Manti-La Sal National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Price, Utah, (435) 636-3561, for more information about this Order.

6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the Described Area.

Signed and issued on 8/03/2026.Barbara Van Alstine

Forest Supervisor

Manti-La Sal National Forest

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