Summit County
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Camping Restrictions - Occupancy and Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-007 for camping restrictions regarding occupancy and use.
National Forest System Roads and Trails
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-001 regarding: National Forest System Roads and Trails
Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-004 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Occupancy and Use - Using a Developed Recreation Site by More Users than is Allowed
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-003 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Using a Developed Recreation Site by More Users than is Allowed
Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-002 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
Burning Wood Pallets or Construction Debris - Occupancy and Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-006 prohibiting burning of wood pallets or construction debris
Closure of Fishing on Concrete Boat Ramps withing Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Ashley National Forest Order 050115A1 regarding: Closure of Fishing from Concrete Boat Ramps on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Overview
Summit County, Colorado is located in the heart of the White River National Forest, with approximately 80% of the county's land managed by the Dillon Ranger District. The forest is currently open with moderate fire danger ratings across all ranger districts. As of September 2025, fire restrictions have been lifted for the White River National Forest. The area offers extensive recreation opportunities including developed campgrounds (Prospector, Heaton Bay, Blue River, and others around Dillon Reservoir and Green Mountain Reservoir), dispersed camping throughout national forest lands, and backcountry access to wilderness areas including portions of the Eagles Nest and Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness. Note that Sapphire Point North Overlook and parking area is closed through November 15, 2025 for maintenance. Campgrounds typically close for the season in early October (around October 7). The county sits at high elevation (around 9,000 feet at Dillon Reservoir) and offers year-round recreation. Summer road openings typically occur in mid-June. Dispersed camping is permitted but limited to 28 days within any continuous 60-day period. Contact the Dillon Ranger District office at (970) 468-5400 for current conditions and dispersed camping locations.
Top Campgrounds
- Bear Claw Yurt
- Beaver View Campground
- Boundary Creek Yurt
- Bridger Lake Campground
- China Meadows Campground
- China Meadows Trailhead Campground
- East Fork Bear River Campground
- East Fork Bear River Campground
- East Fork Blacks Fork Campground
- Hewinta Guard Station
- Hoop Lake Campground
- Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground
- Ledgefork
- Lily Lake Yurt
- Little Lyman Lake Campground
- Lower Provo Campground
- Marsh Lake Campground
- Ponderosa Group Campground
- Ridge Yurt
- Shingle Creek Atv Campground
- Soapstone
- Spirit Lake
- Stateline
- Stateline Campground Long Term
- Sulphur Campground
- Washington Lake
- Washington Lake Group Campground
- Yellow Pine Campground
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