This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
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.
A closure is in effect to ensure human health and safety during mechanical fuel treatment operations and minimize conflict between the contractor and the general public.
There are currently fire restrictions in place on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions:Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts within Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson counties Sulphur Ranger District within Grand…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Sulphur Ranger District
Closure surrounding target range for public safety.
Motor Vehicle closure order for a portion of Caribou Road (NFSR 505.1 on Boulder Ranger District) due to unsafe road conditions.
Area closure to protect raptor nesting sites on the Boulder Ranger District
Road closure to protect public safety from the effects of the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire and post-fire flooding on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been implemented on the Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. This Order shall be in effect from March 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM through December 31, 2026 at 12:01 AM, unless rescinded.
Area closure to protect nesting raptors on National Forest System lands on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Permanent recreational shooting order for the Canyon Lakes, Clear Creek, and Sulphur Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, described in the Forest Order detail below. An interactive, online map viewer of the Described Areas is available…
Places restrictions on possessing, storing, or transporting any hay, hay cubes, straw, grain, or other forage or mulch product in the restricted locations
Prohibits using any type of motor vehicle on the Described Road
Restrictions in Mount Evans Wilderness
Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes WNS and to protect bat species during critical biological periods
Order covering prohibitions on multiple topics including camping, campfires, dog leash requirements, and more
Order prohibiting camping for more than 14 days in a 30-day period or more than 30 days in a 365-day period
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans, protecting wildlife and public health and safety
Occupancy and use restrictions within the described area
Camping, parking, and fire restrictions within the described area, roads, and trails
Restriction in Rawah, Comanche Peak, Neota, Cache la Poudre Wildernesses
Prohibits camping in the restricted area
Over snow vehicle restrictions in the restricted area
Camping and parking prohibitions within the restricted area
Restrictions on occupancy and use in the restricted area
Shooting restrictions for Canyon Lakes and Clear Creek Ranger Districts
Restrictions on going into or being upon the National Forest System Road and Lands in the Restricted Road/Area
Restrictions on alcohol and firearms
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to flood damage
Prohibitions on discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun in the Restricted Areas
Occupancy and use restrictions
Area closure of a portion of Soda Creek Road and the Barbour Fork Trailhead to dispersed camping, fires and use after sundown or before sunrise
Restrictions on camping, campfires, and access in the restricted area
Prohibits being on the restricted road
Restrictions on camping, campfires, and access in the restricted area
Restrictions on camping and campfires in the restricted areas
Prohibits going into or being upon the Restricted Area and being on the Restricted Roads.
Restrictions on camping, fires, and boating in the restricted area
Travel restrictions on developed trails in the restricted area
Order covering restricted bridges
Prohibitions within Brainard Lake Recreation Area
Prohibits discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun in the Restricted Area
Prohibits discharging a firearm in the restricted area.
Prohibits discharging a firearm in the restricted area
Prohibits discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun in the restricted area
Prohibits going into, or being upon, the Restricted Area
Prohibits using any type of motor vehicle on the restricted road
Restrictions in James Peak Wilderness
Occupancy and use restrictions in the restricted area
Prohibited acts within the restricted area
Restrictions covering camping, campfires, parking, and alcohol
Prohibits going into or being upon the described area
Vehicle restrictions in the restricted area
Mineral Point occupancy and use restrictions
Restrictions that apply to motor vehicle travel and developed trail use
Restrictions on camping, vehicles, and pets in the restricted area
Prohibited acts in the Main Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area within the Pawnee National Grassland
Vehicles and leash restrictions
Over snow vehicle restriction
Restrictions in Indian Peaks Wilderness
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) & (b), the following Act is prohibited within all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region, Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture: Possessing or using a wagon, cart, wheelbarrow, bicycle or other vehicle (including "game carts")…
Occupancy and use restrictions for Arapaho National Recreation Area
Restrictions in Vasquez Wilderness
Restrictions in Byers Peak Wilderness
Camping and fire restrictions in the restricted area
Prohibitions on going into or being upon the area commonly known as Ram's Horn between April 1 and July 30, of each year.
Vehicle restrictions in the restricted area
Camping and vehicle restrictions within the restricted area
Restrictions in Never Summer Wilderness
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland until further notice: 1. Possessing or operating any motorboat on all lakes except: Chambers Lake, Dowdy Lake, Granby Reservoir, Shadow…
June 17th, 4:10 PM
— 4:00 PM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Ozone Action Day Alert.
WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties
WHEN...400 PM Wednesday June 17 to 400 PM Thursday June 18
IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front
Range Urban Corridor. Breezy winds will limit ozone development
on Wednesday. However, hot and stagnant weather will allow ozone
to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Thursday.
For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and advisories,
visit: https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
If possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting
driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 18, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone
pollution through state policies. For more information about
health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit:
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health
HEALTH INFORMATION...Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms
and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people
with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and
people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged
or heavy outdoor exertion.
