Colorado / Dolores County / San Juan National Forest

Burro Bridge

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates mid-May through September with full services. Limited services are available late September through November 16 at half price with vault toilets only. Between October and May, no services are provided.

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Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

Cave Closure and Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.

Falls Creek Closure Area, Camping, and Motor Vehicle Travel Restrictions

This San Juan National Forest forest order describes closure areas, as well as camping and motor vehicle travel restrictions in the Falls Creek.

West Fork Road and Bridge Closure Order

The Pagosa Ranger District's West Fork Bridge is closed by Forest Order due to damage during the October 2025 flood events. Forest Road 648 (West Fork) is closed at location identified by this order.

Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF

In early October, severe flooding events created ongoing safety and access concerns for Forest users on the Columbine and Pagosa Ranger Districts of the San Juan National Forest. Available forest employees are assessing the many roads, trails, bridges, and other infrastructure that was damaged or…

McPhee Park Road Closure Order

The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources.

Lemon Reservoir Restrictions

The following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:

Cascade Flume Safety Closure

Area closure: The purpose of this Order is for public health and safety during the Cascade Tacoma Flume repair. The recent failure of the flume resulted in infrastructure damage and a landslide that has destabilized the Described Area. Concerns for public safety include loose debris, continuing…

McPhee Reservoir Prohibitions

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the infestation of aquatic nuisance species.

Mancos/Dolores Camping Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and natural resources.

Purgatory Ski Resort Area Vehicle Use Restrictions

From November 15 through April 30 annually, it is prohibited to use an over-snow vehicle (snowmobiles, timber sleds, and ski bikes) or mechanized vehicle that lacks a motor, such as a non-electric bicycle, on the Described Roads and Described Trails and OFF NFS roads in the Described Area. (See map…

McPhee Overlook Trail Seasonal Closure

The purpose of the seasonal closure of the McPhee Over Trail is to protect critical winter wildlife habitat.

Chicken Creek Ski Area Dog Restrictions

Dogs are not allowed in the Chicken Creek Ski Area from December 15 to March 15, annually in order to protect public safety.

La Plata Canyon Camping and Fire Restrictions

La Plata Canyon Camping and Fire Restrictions are in place to protect the natural resources in this beautiful, very popular area. Camping is prohibited outside of Forest Service designated camping areas (Darby, La Plata City, Bay City, Miners Cabin, and Madden Creek) and developed campgrounds…

Andrews Lake Camping Restrictions

Andrews Lake area is closed to camping in order to protect natural resources.

Hermosa Creek Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions

In order to protect the National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails in the Hermosa Creek Wilderness, the following are prohibited:Entering or being upon a trail, campsite, or other area by a group larger than 15 people, with a maximum combination of people and stock not to exceed 25 in one…

Forest Wide Camping Stay Limits

In order to protect natural resources and to provide for public health and safety, the following are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) lands in the San Juan National Forest:Camping, or leaving camping equipment at any location or within three (3) miles of any prior…

Chimney Rock National Monument Occupancy and Use Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to protect the objects of the monument through implementing restrictions prescribed in the Chimney Rock National Monument (CRNM) Final Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Grizzly Peak Research Natural Area Special Closure Order

This order implements prohibitions necessary to provide protection of natural conditions and processes in order to facilitate research and education and maintain biological diversity – the purposes for which RNAs are established on National Forest System lands – within the Grizzly Peak RNA.

Lizard Head Wilderness Area Occupancy & Use

This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Lizard Head Wilderness, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.

Forest Orders

Visit our Forest Order page for a list of all the current Forest Orders: Closures, Fire Restrictions, and Camping, Occupancy, and Use Restrictions.Forest and Regional orders are generally temporary in nature and are designed to protect public safety and our natural resource. After review, Regional…

About

Located two miles northeast of Dunton along West Dolores Road (Forest Road 535), Burro Bridge Campground offers 14 sites with limited shade on a sloping hillside above the West Dolores River. This horse camp features two corrals adjacent to two campsites, each bay accommodating two horses per day for an additional fee. The campground serves as an excellent basecamp for horseback riding and hiking into the nearby Lizard Head Wilderness. Services include vault toilets, picnic tables, fire grates, and potable water during the main season. No trash service is provided, and campers must pack out all waste. Parking pads accommodate RVs up to 35 feet, with no overflow parking available. One site features a wheelchair-accessible picnic table. The campground provides easy access to wilderness trails but limited direct river access. The West Dolores Road is a gravel surface route that follows the West Dolores River nearly to its headwaters. After 32 miles, the road rejoins Highway 145 north of Rico, though the final 6 miles are steep, narrow, and not recommended for trailers.

Directions

From Dolores, head north on Highway 145 about 13 miles. Turn left onto West Dolores Road (Forest Road 535). Burro Bridge Campground is two miles northeast of Dunton. The road is gravel surface; the last 6 miles are steep, narrow, and not recommended for trailers.

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