# Is there a fire ban in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta today?

**Restricted.** Fire restriction in effect (in effect since Jul 28, 2026).

- Checked: 2026-10-12T08:57:18.137Z
- Source: Alberta Fire Bans (Government of Alberta) (https://www.albertafirebans.ca/)
- Nearby municipalities with a ban: none
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## Is there a fire ban in Waterton Lakes National Park today?

Restricted. Alberta Fire Bans (Government of Alberta) lists Waterton Lakes National Park as “Fire restriction in effect”, in effect since Jul 28, 2026. Status checked Oct 12, 2:57 AM MDT.

## Can I have a campfire or burn brush in Waterton Lakes National Park?

Fire restriction in effect. Follow the conditions in the notice and your municipality's bylaws, and check again before you light a fire.

## Who issues fire bans in Alberta?

Municipalities issue fire bans, restrictions and advisories inside their boundaries; Alberta Wildfire issues them for the Forest Protection Area, and Parks Canada for national parks. All are published on albertafirebans.ca.

## Where does this information come from?

From Alberta Fire Bans (Government of Alberta), checked every hour on Burn Ban Today. Confirm with Waterton Lakes National Park or your local fire department before burning.

Always confirm with Waterton Lakes National Park officials or your local fire department before burning.