Pueblo County
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.
Reduced Aspen Acres Fire closure order
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District. The purpose of this order is to is to protect public health and safety after the Aspen Acres Fire.
Prescribed Fire planned on the PSICC
Beginning as early as October 3, 2026 and dependent on favorable weather and fuel conditions, the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands plan to conduct prescribed fire operations. This work may continue through 2026, as weather conditions allow.A schedule of…
Willow Fire Area Closure
This order affects the Leadville Ranger District. The purpose of this order is to is to protect public health and safety.
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Forest Service Road 286, which is south of Montezuma and west of Webster Pass at Radical Hill, is closed until further notice due to multiple washouts caused by the recent heavy rainfall. Crews are assessing the damage, but the road is currently impassable from the Dillon side and unsafe for all…
East Bear Gulch NFST 1333 seasonal closure
This order effects the San Carlos Ranger District is in effect annually from April 1 through July 31. The purpose of this Order is to protect the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) nesting sites. The Peregrine Falcon is listed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as a species of State Special Concern,…
Interlaken Hotel and Annex Area closure
This order affects the Leadville Ranger District. The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety in an area with known hazards due to tree fall, damaged buildings, potential tree fall.
Interlaken Hotel Tree Hazards
Continued winds have impacted the Interlaken Historic Site, knocking down old green trees and impacting buildings. Dexter House was not impacted and is safe to tour, but please stay clear of other buildings in the area. Other trees may be further impacted by more wind. Please keep your…
National Forest Service Road 8 closure
This order affects the South Park Ranger District. The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public health and safety from roadway construction that will be occurring along the entire road prism.
Badger Flats Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.
Sacramento Gulch Mill Site removal action Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis
This alert contains project documents for the Sacramento Gulch Mill Site removal action Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis. The project documents will be available for public review for 30 days beginning on May 18th, 2026 and ending on June 18th. Written comments may be submitted electronically…
Sharpe Fire Update
Sharpe FireCurrent as of 5/21/2026 9 a.m.Update/clarification: The Pueblo Interagency Zone Type 3 Team will be managing only the area of the Sharpe fire that is burning in Colorado. This includes firefighting activities, counting of acreage (in Colorado only) and containment. Date of…
LaSalle Pass West and Elevenmile Canyon Entrance Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the South Park Ranger District. The purpose of the Order is to protect active nest sites of birds of prey pursuant to the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 668-668d) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. §§ 703–712).
Turquoise Lake Road (County Road 4) Closure
To prioritize public safety, Turquoise Lake Road (County Road 4) has been closed due to asphalt damage. The road is barricaded from the Abe Lee parking turnoff to Hagerman Pass. Access to Turquoise Lake is still available via County Road 9C and County Road 9 to the Hagerman Pass intersection. The…
Seasonal Prohibition of Motor Vehicles on Roads and Trails
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.The purpose of this Order is to protect wildlife by implementing specific seasonal road and trail closures identified in the September 26, 2022, Final Record of Decision for the Pike-San Isabel National Forests Motorized Travel Management (MVUM)…
Eagle Rock and Observatory Rock Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.The purpose of the Order is to protect active nest sites of bald eagles and golden eagles pursuant to the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 668-668d) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. §§ 703–712).
Downed and weakened trees on South Platte Ranger District
Due to sustained high winds from the last storm front, expect to see many downed and weakened trees on roads and trails in the South Platte Ranger District.Be mindful that, even if a tree looks okay, it may be weakened and could fall. Forest Service crews are working on clearing trees over the next…
Seasonal area closure for Rock Climbing near Devils Head Trailhead
This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.Please note that this closure is only in effect between March 1 and July 31 of each year.The purpose of this Order is to protect American peregrine falcons, a species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.Please see the attached document…
Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the Leadville, Salida and South Park ranger districts.This order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness and to protect the character, solitude and condition of this wilderness.Please see the attached document for more…
Wigwam Spur Trail, NFST 609.A closure
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and a sensitive riparian habitat from further damage.
South Platte Ranger District Over-Snow Vehicle Use
This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Mount Evans Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Lost Creek Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the South Park and South Platte ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Mount Massive Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Collegiate Peak Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the Leadville and Salida ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Waldo Canyon Burn Area Closure
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety due to impacts of the Waldo Canyon fire.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area Occupancy and Use Regulations
This order affects the San Carlos and Salida ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness and Spanish Peaks Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Pike National Forest Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the Pikes Peak, South Platte and South Park ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Occupancy and Use Prohibitions
This order affects the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
San Isabel National Forest Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
South Catamount Dam Repair
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect public safety during Colorado Springs Utilities South Catamount Dam repair.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
East Bear Gulch Trail Seasonal Closure Order
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) nesting sites. The peregrine falcon is listed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as a species of State Special Concern, and guidelines have been identified that calls for no…
Food Storage Prohibitions on Pike-San Isabel National Forests
This order affects the Pikes Peak, South Platte, South Park, Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts.The purpose of the order is to protect public safety by minimizing adverse interactions between bears and humans.Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.
Castle Rock Area Closure
This order affects the Salida Ranger District.The purpose of the order is to protect an active golden eagle nest site.Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.
Holy Cross Wilderness Prohibitions
This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character by managing recreational use within the Holy Cross Wilderness.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Occupancy and Use Prohibitions Pertaining to Lakes
This order affects the Leadville, Salida, San Carlos, Pikes Peak, South Park and South Platte ranger districts.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public safety.Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.
Crags Winter Area Closure
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and natural resources.Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.
Rampart Range Road 300 Winter Closure
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and natural resources.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Bear Creek Watershed Restoration Project Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to implement requirements of the July 17, 2016, final Decision Notice for the Bear Creek Watershed Restoration Project designed to protect a unique population of greenback cutthroat trout, a threatened species under the…
Occupancy and Use Restrictions with Designated Camping and Parking Areas
This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
East Indian Creek Road Closure
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.The purpose of this order is to protect public safety due to erosion and flooding in the area affected by the Spring Creek Fire.Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
Prohibition on Camping in Areas Posted as Closed to Camping
This order affects all districts on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.The purpose of this order is for protection of public health and safety and resource protection due to flood potential and environmental and facilities damage within the Hayman Burn…
Seasonal Restriction on Dogs Near Section House and Wagon Cabin
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.This order is needed to protect the health and safety of the public staying at the huts through the winter months. Melted snow provides the water source. To prevent fecal contamination of this water source, it is essential that dogs are not…
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.
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