5:14 PM
— 7:15 PM
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
* Until 715 PM MDT.
* At 514 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chromo, Juanita, Gato, Pagosa Junction and Arboles.
4:05 PM
— 7:00 PM
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Archuleta County in southwestern Colorado...
Southeastern La Plata County in southwestern Colorado...
* Until 700 PM MDT.
* At 405 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bayfield, Ignacio, Oxford, Falfa, Bondad, Chimney Rock and
Lonetree.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Squaw Creek, Florida River, Rock Creek, Cat Creek, Freeman Creek,
Dry Creek, Hayden Creek, Sheep Creek, Devil Creek, Yellowjacket
Creek, Dudley Creek, Elk Creek, Spring Creek, Piedra River, Pinos
River, Los, Stollsteimer Creek, Indian Creek, Animas River, Ute
Creek, Heflin Creek, Ignacio Creek, San Juan River, West Fork Devil
Creek, Salt Creek, Crowbar Creek, Archuleta Creek, Round Meadow
Creek and Beaver Creek.
2:37 PM
— 6:00 PM
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado...
* Until 600 PM MDT.
* At 237 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Sawpit, Fall Creek and Placerville.
2:04 PM
— 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows are possible, flooding
caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Ouray County in southwestern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 600 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall is possible over the Gold Mountain
Burn Scar which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows,
particularly along highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter
Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 202 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in Gold Mountain Burn Scar.
- Gold Mountain Burn Scar is the most likely place to experience
minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ouray.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety during the construction and rehabilitation of the Mainstem Hermosa Creek Aquatic Organism Passage Project.
Bear activity is very high across the San Juan National Forest. Campers should plan ahead and be prepared to secure food and scented personal items away from their camps to avoid bear/human conflict.
Starting July 30th, 2026, fire restrictions are changing for the San Juan National Forest. Zone 1 fire restrictions drop from Stage II to Stage I. Zone II fire restrictions drop from Stage II to no restrictions. View attached maps for Zone I and II details.
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety during the construction and rehabilitation of the Mainstem Hermosa Creek Aquatic Organism Passage Project.
This purpose of this Order is 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.
This San Juan National Forest forest order describes closure areas, as well as camping and motor vehicle travel restrictions in the Falls Creek.
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.
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…
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:
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…
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the infestation of aquatic nuisance species.
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and natural resources.
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…
Dogs are not allowed in the Chicken Creek Ski Area from December 15 to March 15, annually in order to protect public safety.
The purpose of the seasonal closure of the McPhee Over Trail is to protect critical winter wildlife habitat.
Andrews Lake area is closed to camping in order to protect natural resources.
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…
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…
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…
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).
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.
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…
Rio Grande National Forest
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Rio Grande National Forest
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.
Rio Grande National Forest
Temporary closure of the North Clear Creek Falls road and parking lot, now through September 30th. While contractors work on these areas the lands within the boundary starting at the intersection of Colorado State Highway 149 and North Clear Creek Falls NFS Road 510 then following NFSR 510 for ½…
Rio Grande National Forest
Update: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will be rescinded effective 12:01 AM Friday, July 31st, 2026. Done at Del Norte, Colorado, this 29th day of July 2026. /s/ Dennis Kuhnel Forest Supervisor Rio Grande National ForestOriginal:The Rio Grande National Forest is implementing Stage 2 Fire…
Rio Grande National Forest
Restriction order prohibiting domestic goats in parts of the Rio Grande National Forest to protect Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep from disease.
Rio Grande National Forest
Rio Grande National Forest announced today their winter slash pile burning plans. As conditions allow, fire crews plan to burn numerous piles of woody debris from timber sale and thinning project areas across the Rio Grande National Forest. This year’s pile burn areas include:Saguache Ranger…
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order is to protect public safety by preventing damage to groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski routes.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order covers food storage restrictions from April 1 to December 1 annually, within recreation sites across the entire Rio Grande National Forest. The purpose of this Order to protect wildlife and human safety by reducing the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order covers the entire Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area including the portion on the San Isabel National Forest. The includes restrictions on group size, camping, campfires, horse use, dogs, switchback cutting, and wagon or cart use.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts camping, parking, and dogs in the Beaver Creek Recreation Area. It also prohibits boats at Million Reservoir.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order prohibits camping, parking, campfire and stove use, and restricts dogs within the Big Meadows Recreation area on the Divide Ranger District.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order establishes a 14-day camping limit within a continuous 30-day period anywhere on the Rio Grande National Forest.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order covers the entire La Garita Wilderness area including portions on the Gunnison National Forest. The order restricts group size, camping, campfire and stove use, equipment storing, horse use, dogs, and cutting switchbacks on trails.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts group use, horse use, camping, campfires, and dogs in the Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness Areas.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts parking, camping and campfire uses in the area around Road Canyon Reservoir #1.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts the vehicle use and parking and limits camping to designated areas on FSR# 250 along the Conejos River.
Lower Piedra
**ALERT: Campground will be closed for the 2026 season due to flooding damage.**
Uncompahgre National Forest
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Uncompahgre National Forest
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.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Ouray Ranger District reduce closure area associated with the Gold Mountain Fire beginning Sept. 15 at 12:01 a.m.
Uncompahgre National Forest
TERMINATION OF ORDERPursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a) and/or (b), the prohibitions listed below and applicable to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and/or Gunnison National Forests are hereby terminated.NAME OF ORDER02-04-00-26-27GMUG Stage 1 Fire RestrictionsDATE SIGNED9/2/26EFFECTIVE9/3/26 at…
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests have reduced previously established closure areas associated with the Gold Mountain and Elk wildfires. Updated closure boundaries went into effect August 24 at 5 p.m. and remain in place through Dec. 1.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests’ Ouray Ranger District will temporarily close National Forest System lands in the immediate vicinity of Dallas Trailhead on County Road 17 beginning Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. to ensure public safety during a Ouray County construction project.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Norwood Ranger District will temporarily close Ophir Pass Road (National Forest System Road 630) on weekdays beginning Aug. 24 to ensure public safety during hazardous‑materials removal and construction work at the abandoned New…
Uncompahgre National Forest
The west end of Island Lake Road, National Forest System Road 116, is closed to allow crews to bury a powerline beneath a section of the roadbed.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Ouray Ranger District will implement a temporary closure in the Governor Basin area to protect public health and safety during a time‑critical removal action at the abandoned Governor Basin Mine Site. Fafo Holdings, LLC will…
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests’ Norwood Ranger District closed public access to the Beaver Park Gravel Pit area beginning June 17 to protect public health and safety during active gravel crushing operations.
Uncompahgre National Forest
This order establishes specific restrictions within the Mount Sneffels Wilderness to protect natural resources, wildlife and the overall wilderness character. It outlines limits on group size, camping, campfires, waste disposal, dog control and other activities to reduce environmental impacts in…
Uncompahgre National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness and Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Uncompahgre National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Uncompahgre Wilderness, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Uncompahgre National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the La Garita Wilderness, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Uncompahgre National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Powderhorn Wilderness, and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Uncompahgre National Forest
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests are planning prescribed fire operations this spring, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the summer as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help…
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Grand Valley Ranger District continues seasonal and year‑round closures for the Little Bear Campground, Island Lake day-use area and associated trails. These closures are required to ensure public safety during reconstruction…
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Gunnison Ranger District to temporarily close Gold Creek Bridge and surrounding area for public safety during bridge reconstruction efforts starting March 17, 2026. The closure prohibits entry onto or travel on the bridge and…
Uncompahgre National Forest
Order Number 2026-01 applies to areas under special use permits for Powderhorn, Telluride, and Crested Butte ski resorts on National Forest System lands within the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests. The order is intended to protect public safety and forest resources. The order…
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Gunnison Ranger District will implement annual winter travel restrictions beginning Dec. 31, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2030, in the Crested Butte Area.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Gunnison Ranger District is renewing the annual winter closure for the Almont Triangle area, which will span from Dec. 12 at 12 a.m. to April 30 at 11:59 p.m., and each subsequent year through 2030 from Dec. 1 at 12 a.m. to April…
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests’ Grand Valley Ranger District is temporarily closing several roads in Mesa County to ensure public safety while timber is being harvested in the area. The following roads will be closed to visitors Monday through Friday from Dec. 10…
Uncompahgre National Forest
To protect natural resources and wilderness character, this order describes prohibitions in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
Uncompahgre National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources from the zebra mussel/quagga mussel and other aquatic invasive species infestation.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to mitigate the effects of high levels of use and to protect natural resources and wilderness character.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources and public safety, as well as to provide high-quality, sustainable recreational opportunities for visitors.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire and to protect public safety, natural resources, and property in the Tincup area.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect Forest visitors, to protect NFS resources and to provide quality recreational opportunities for visitors in the Taylor River Corridor of the Gunnison National Forests
Uncompahgre National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-wildlife interactions.
Uncompahgre National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect Forest visitors, to protect the resources of the National Forest System within the Restricted Area, and to provide quality recreational opportunities for visitors.
Uncompahgre National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the West Elk Wilderness and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Uncompahgre National Forest
This Order is necessary to protect physical and biological resources of the Raggeds Wilderness and to protect the human experience of Wilderness character, solitude, and the untrammeled condition of the landscape.
Transfer Campground
PLEASE NOTE that the Horse Sites are located before reaching the campground on the opposite side of the road off FSR 561. The Horse Sites are in a separate area.
House Creek
**House Creek Campground will open on Friday, May 8th without electricity and water. Please plan accordingly for this temporary loss of utilities. Crews are working to make repairs as soon as possible.**