South Dakota Fire Restrictions
The Bureau of Land Management implements fire restrictions to prevent losses from human-caused wildfires brought on by extreme drought, high fire danger conditions, and the increased use of public lands. Updates on current fire restrictions will be posted here.
October 1, 2026 Update: Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect on all lands administered by the South Dakota Field Office. The following is prohibited:
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire except within a developed recreation site.
- Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.