Before you light anything up this 4th of July, check your city's rules. Fireworks regulations in Utah County vary significantly from one city to the next — and with wildfire smoke already affecting air quality across the valley this summer, the stakes are higher than usual.
Here's the 2026 city-by-city breakdown for every Utah County city, with links to official maps and restriction documents.
Utah State Fireworks Window — Applies Everywhere
Regardless of what city you live in, Utah state law sets the baseline window for when personal fireworks are allowed:
4th of July window: July 2 through July 5, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. On July 4, the window extends to midnight.
Pioneer Day window: July 22 through July 25, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. On July 24, the window extends to midnight.
No personal fireworks are allowed before July 2 or after July 5 outside of the Pioneer Day window. Individual cities can be more restrictive than the state — they cannot be more permissive.
Interactive Fireworks Map
The Unified Fire Authority has released an interactive map showing fireworks restriction areas for Salt Lake County and Eagle Mountain. This is the most useful tool for Eagle Mountain residents specifically.
For other Utah County cities, use the city-specific links below.
Utah County Cities: 2026 Fireworks Rules
Eagle Mountain
Restrictions apply in certain areas of Eagle Mountain. The city has released an official 2026 fireworks restriction map showing exactly where personal fireworks are and are not permitted.
View the Eagle Mountain 2026 Fireworks Restrictions Map
Eagle Mountain is also included in the Unified Fire Authority interactive map linked above.
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs has released its 2026 fireworks restriction maps. Given Saratoga Springs' proximity to Lake Mountain — where the Glambert Lane Fire burned 175 acres earlier this month — check the map carefully before shooting anything near open areas or hillsides.
View the Saratoga Springs 2026 Fireworks Restrictions
Lehi
In Lehi, fireworks are prohibited north of State Route 92 and along the Dry Creek corridor from 1200 East to Center Street. Check the official city page for the full map.
View the Lehi Fireworks Restrictions
Provo
View Provo 2026 Fireworks Restrictions
Orem
View Orem Fireworks Restrictions
Spanish Fork
View Spanish Fork Fireworks Restrictions
American Fork
View American Fork Fireworks Restrictions
Pleasant Grove
View Pleasant Grove Fireworks Restrictions
Springville
View Springville Fireworks Restrictions
Payson
View Payson Fireworks Restrictions
Lindon
View Lindon Fireworks Restrictions
Mapleton
View Mapleton Fireworks Restrictions
Cedar Hills
View Cedar Hills Fireworks Restrictions
Highland
View Highland Fireworks Restrictions
Alpine
View Alpine Fireworks Restrictions
Elk Ridge
View Elk Ridge Fire and EMS Information
Salem
View Salem Fireworks Restrictions
Santaquin
View Santaquin Current Restrictions
Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills prohibits all personal fireworks completely and year-round within city limits. No exceptions. This is due to the city's location in the wildland-urban interface.
View Woodland Hills Resident Handbook
Vineyard
View Vineyard Fireworks Information
Goshen
In Goshen, legal Class C fireworks may only be discharged on private residential property within city limits during state-designated windows: July 2 through 5 and July 22 through 25, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM (extended until midnight on July 4 and July 24). All personal fireworks are strictly banned in unincorporated areas, public lands, and near dry vegetation or agricultural zones.
Genola
As of the most recent available information, Genola follows state guidelines with no additional local restrictions. Verify with the city before July 4.
Mona
Mona follows Utah state guidelines. No additional local restrictions on file for 2026. Verify with the city before July 4.
Fairfield
In Fairfield and surrounding unincorporated areas, fireworks are only allowed on private property during the state-designated holiday windows. All fireworks are prohibited within 75 feet of undeveloped lots, brush, open fields, or dry vegetation.
Cedar Valley
All fireworks are strictly banned in Cedar Valley within 75 feet of undeveloped lots, brush, open fields, or dry vegetation. This restriction impacts large portions of local neighborhoods. Outside of those buffer zones, approved fireworks are only permitted during the designated state windows.
Wallsburg
Fireworks are prohibited in all Wildland Urban Interface areas, mountainous zones, and locations with heavy dry vegetation in Wallsburg. Most of the town and surrounding valley borders these high-risk areas.
A Note on This Year Specifically
Utah County has had an active wildfire season in 2026. The Glambert Lane Fire burned 175 acres in Saratoga Springs this month. The Iron Fire near Eureka burned 31,000 acres. Wildfire smoke pushed Utah to the worst air quality in the nation on June 23.
Fire danger is real and current. Even in areas where fireworks are technically permitted, use common sense. Keep a 5-gallon bucket of water nearby. Soak all used fireworks before disposal. Never shoot fireworks near dry vegetation, hillsides, or open land. Aerial fireworks must be ignited at least 30 feet from any structure.
If conditions are windy or fire danger is extreme on July 4, consider skipping personal fireworks and attending a professional show instead.
Safety Reminders That Apply Everywhere in Utah County
- No fireworks on BLM lands, state parks, or wildlands — ever
- Aerial fireworks must be ignited at least 30 feet from any structure
- Keep a 5-gallon bucket of water nearby at all times
- Soak all used fireworks in water before disposal
- Never leave used fireworks unattended
- Check local restriction maps — not just state law — before you shoot anything
- If fire danger is high, follow your city fire department's guidance even if fireworks are technically permitted
Professional Fireworks Shows in Utah County
If you're in a restricted area or want to skip the setup, Utah County has several professional fireworks shows. Check your city's website and local community groups for 2026 show locations and times — events are announced closer to July 4.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July. I am here if you have any questions about life in Utah County.
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Related reading:
- Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality in Utah County: What to Know, How to Check, and How to Protect Your Family
- Wildfire Risk in Utah County: How Fires Start, Spread, and Get Contained
- Eagle Mountain Real Estate Market Update: June 2026
- Saratoga Springs Real Estate Market Update: June 2026
- Internet Providers in Eagle Mountain Utah: What's Available by Neighborhood
Sources: Eagle Mountain 2026 Fireworks Restrictions PDF; Saratoga Springs 2026 Fireworks; Lehi Fireworks Safety; Provo Fireworks Restrictions; Orem Fireworks; Spanish Fork Fireworks; American Fork Fireworks; Pleasant Grove Fireworks; Springville Fireworks; Payson Fireworks; Lindon Fireworks; Mapleton Fireworks; Cedar Hills Fireworks; Highland Fireworks; Alpine Fireworks; Elk Ridge Fire EMS; Salem Fireworks; Santaquin Restrictions; Woodland Hills Resident Handbook; Vineyard Fireworks; Unified Fire Authority Interactive Map; Fox13 June 23 2026 — Utah fireworks window July 2-5 and July 22-25 state rules.
Written by Kat Ashby, Principal Broker and Realtor® at RootQuest Realty LLC in Saratoga Springs, Utah. Kat holds a Utah Division of Real Estate Principal Broker license (Credential #10382396-PB00). She has been actively selling in Utah County since 2020, specializing in buyer and seller representation, new construction, and corporate relocation through Altair Global. She is fluent in English and Portuguese, earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University, and lives in the community she sells in.
