12:54 AM
— 5:00 PM
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch
has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and
low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224,
225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Locally
higher gusts will be possible this afternoon near high based
showers or thunderstorms.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent on Tuesday and 4
percent Wednesday and Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid any outdoor burning. Fire behavior may become
dangerous and erratic if impacted by gusty thunderstorm
outflows.
12:54 AM
— 5:00 PM
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch
has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and
low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224,
225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Locally
higher gusts will be possible this afternoon near high based
showers or thunderstorms.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent on Tuesday and 4
percent Wednesday and Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid any outdoor burning. Fire behavior may become
dangerous and erratic if impacted by gusty thunderstorm
outflows.
12:54 AM
— 5:00 PM
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. A Fire Weather Watch
has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and
low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday morning through
Thursday evening. The Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224,
225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Locally
higher gusts will be possible this afternoon near high based
showers or thunderstorms.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent on Tuesday and 4
percent Wednesday and Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid any outdoor burning. Fire behavior may become
dangerous and erratic if impacted by gusty thunderstorm
outflows.
June 29th, 10:15 PM
— 2:15 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224,
225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230 and 233.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme
caution and avoid any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 9:46 PM
— 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado
Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491
Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 9:46 PM
— 9:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry
fuels, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through
Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest
Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox
Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 294 Southwest Colorado
Upper West Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 491
Southeast Utah.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM MDT
Tuesday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 9:46 PM
— 9:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 201 Routt
Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan
Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin
Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta
Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs and Fire Weather Zone
490 Colorado River Basin.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...9 to 14 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise
extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
June 29th, 10:10 PM
— 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa,
Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San
Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs,
Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail,
Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville,
Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray,
Telluride, and Dove Creek.
WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30
IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern
Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to
heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
June 29th, 7:10 PM
— 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa,
Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San
Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs,
Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail,
Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville,
Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray,
Telluride, and Dove Creek.
WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30
IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern
Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to
heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
June 29th, 7:10 PM
— 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone.
WHERE...Montezuma, La Plata and Archuleta Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Cortez, Durango, Hermosa,
Honeyville, Rockwood, Pagosa Springs, and the Southern Ute
Reservation.
WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 1000 PM Monday June 29
IMPACTS...Hot and smoky weather conditions will allow ozone
concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
category within the advisory area Monday afternoon and evening.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: 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.
June 29th, 5:10 PM
— 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone.
WHERE...Montezuma, La Plata and Archuleta Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Cortez, Durango, Hermosa,
Honeyville, Rockwood, Pagosa Springs, and the Southern Ute
Reservation.
WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 1000 PM Monday June 29
IMPACTS...Hot and smoky weather conditions will allow ozone
concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
category within the advisory area Monday afternoon and evening.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: 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.
June 29th, 5:10 PM
— 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa,
Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San
Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs,
Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail,
Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville,
Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray,
Telluride, and Dove Creek.
WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30
IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern
Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to
heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
June 29th, 4:10 PM
— 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa,
Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San
Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs,
Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail,
Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville,
Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray,
Telluride, and Dove Creek.
WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30
IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern
Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to
heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
June 29th, 4:10 PM
— 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone.
WHERE...Montezuma, La Plata and Archuleta Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Cortez, Durango, Hermosa,
Honeyville, Rockwood, Pagosa Springs, and the Southern Ute
Reservation.
WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 1000 PM Monday June 29
IMPACTS...Hot and smoky weather conditions will allow ozone
concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
category within the advisory area Monday afternoon and evening.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: 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.
June 29th, 1:10 PM
— 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa,
Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San
Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs,
Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail,
Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville,
Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray,
Telluride, and Dove Creek.
WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30
IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern
Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to
heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
June 29th, 9:10 AM
— 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Grand, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Summit, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa,
Delta, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Chaffee, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San
Miguel, Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs,
Kremmling, Central City, Georgetown, Breckenridge, Eagle, Vail,
Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Delta, Aspen, Leadville,
Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray,
Telluride, and Dove Creek.
WHEN...900 AM Monday June 29 to 900 AM Tuesday June 30
IMPACTS...Areas near and downwind of large fires in southwestern
Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to
heavy smoke through at least Tuesday morning.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
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.
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.
An area closure is in effect for the Ferris Fire, burning 30 miles north of Dolores, CO on the San Juan National Forest
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect as of Jun 12th, 2026 for the entire San Juan National Forest.
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.
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.
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…
Lower Piedra
**ALERT: Campground will be closed for the 2026 season due to flooding damage.**
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.
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
The Rio Grande National Forest is implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in areas where current conditions demonstrate elevated fire danger, higher human‑caused ignition potential, and increased management risk. Based on present fuel conditions, visitor‑use patterns, and operational…
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.
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.**
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
Based on persistent severe fire conditions, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests will begin Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 25. Gunnison National Forest went into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions previously on June 23.
Uncompahgre National Forest
Based on persistent severe fire conditions, Gunnison National Forest will begin Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23. While the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests often coordinate restriction levels in tandem, current conditions require moving the Gunnison…
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 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 Powderhorn 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 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
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
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to the presence of mine tailings that contain elevated levels of lead and arsenic.
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 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.
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.