Colorado / Hinsdale County / San Juan National Forest

Cimarrona

Closed — Closed for winter. Typically opens in May and operates with full services through late September. Limited services (no water or trash, vault toilets remain open) available from late September through mid-November, weather permitting, at half-price.

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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

Cimarrona Campground is located along Cimarrona Creek at 8,400 feet elevation in San Juan National Forest, about 25 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs. The campground features 21 first-come, first-served sites with a variety of options from sunny to well-shaded locations. Several sites can accommodate large RVs up to 35 feet. The campground sits in a mixed forest with views of the surrounding meadow and Williams Creek Reservoir to the south. The campground provides vault toilets, potable water, trash service, picnic tables, and fire grates during the main season. It's only a short walk from most sites to fish in Cimarrona Creek. The Cimarrona Trailhead is adjacent to the campground, offering access to backcountry hiking and horseback riding opportunities. Access requires driving about 15.5 miles on Piedra Road from Pagosa Springs, then 6 miles on FR 631, and finally 4 miles on FR 640. The campground is located 2.3 miles north of Teal Campground. Payment can be made on-site by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app.

Directions

From Pagosa Springs, travel about 15.5 miles on Piedra Road. Continue to FR 631 for about 6 miles. Turn right onto FR 640 for 4 miles to the campground entrance. Located 2.3 miles north of Teal Campground on Forest Road 640, above Williams Creek Reservoir.

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