October 30th, 3:02 PM
— November 1st, 2:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following
areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San
Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast
Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges,
La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm
drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast
Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday
morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall
and flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 30th, 12:22 PM
— 12:30 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 10,000 feet. Total snow
accumulations between 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts
possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Northwest San Juan Mountains and Southwest San Juan
Mountains.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through noon Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
October 30th, 11:50 AM
— 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central New
Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico,
Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands and
Tusas Mountains Including Chama. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska
Mountains and Northwest Plateau. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central
Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of widespread rainfall is expected Sunday into
Monday with rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches near and west
of the Continental Divide. This rainfall will occur over very
saturated soils which will increase runoff. These are also areas
that are still recovering from the last flood event. River rises
are likely, but rises are not expected to be as high as the last
flood event. If river flooding materializes, it will likely
continue into Monday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 30th, 11:51 AM
— 12:00 PM
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River Near Cedar Hill affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Animas River near Cedar Hill.
* WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and
last through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor overbank flooding of low spots along
the river from the New Mexico-Colorado border down to the riverwalk
in Farmington can be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then rise to 9.9 feet late Monday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Action stage is 9.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 10.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 30th, 11:51 AM
— 12:00 PM
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
La Plata River Below Redmesa affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...La Plata River below Redmesa.
* WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and
last through Tuesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 4.5 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fall to 4.4 feet late tomorrow morning.
It will then rise to 4.6 feet late tomorrow evening. It will fall
to 4.5 feet late Sunday morning. It will then rise to 8.6 feet
Monday morning. It will fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Action stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 30th, 11:47 AM
— 12:00 PM
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
Animas River At Farmington affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Animas River at Farmington.
* WHEN...From this morning to late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Portions of the riverwalk in Farmington are
flooded. Local overbank flooding is occurring along the lower
Animas River.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM MDT Friday the stage was 6.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 9.0 feet Monday
afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Action stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
October 30th, 11:46 AM
— 12:00 PM
...The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in New Mexico...
San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...Rises on the river are expected to begin Sunday night and
last through Tuesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM MDT Friday the stage was 10.6 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then rise to 14.0 feet early Tuesday
morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Action stage is 13.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
San Juan 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.
San Juan 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.
San Juan National Forest
Area Closure: 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 flume degradation, falling trees, and any potential impacts or failures to or from the adjacent LPEA…
San Juan National Forest
Heavy rain throughout Southwest Colorado in the past two days caused extremely dangerous conditions on the San Juan National Forest. These ongoing conditions include widespread flooding, road, trail, and infrastructure damage, and downed trees. As of Friday, October 23, field crews are assessing…
San Juan National Forest
Starting October 13, 2026, the Big Al Trail (NFST 630) will be closed from its beginning point at its junction with NFSR 565 to its terminus at the west Mancos observation deck. The Area around the Big Al Trail (NFST 630) will be closed from the Big Al Trail head North and West adjacent to FR 565…
San Juan National Forest
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.
San Juan National Forest
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.
San Juan National Forest
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.
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.
San Juan National Forest
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.
San Juan National Forest
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…
San Juan National Forest
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:
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…
San Juan National Forest
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…
San Juan National Forest
Dogs are not allowed in the Chicken Creek Ski Area from December 15 to March 15, annually in order to protect public safety.
San Juan National Forest
The purpose of the seasonal closure of the McPhee Over Trail is to protect critical winter wildlife habitat.
San Juan National Forest
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…
San Juan National Forest
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…
San Juan National Forest
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…
San Juan National Forest
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).
San Juan National Forest
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.
San Juan National Forest
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…
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.**