8:54 PM
— July 1st, 5:00 AM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY
TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY...
A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and
southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to
25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph,
strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These
conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned
area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread
rapidly under these conditions.
The National Weather Service in Denver has allowed the Red Flag
Warning to expire at 9 PM this evening. However, a Fire Weather
Watch is still in effect for Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 214 and 216.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
8:54 PM
— July 1st, 5:00 AM
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY
TODAY...POTENTIALLY CONTINUING THROUGH FRIDAY...
A warm and dry airmass will coincide with gusty west and
southwest winds today. Sustained winds are expected to be 15 to
25 mph across much of the high country with gusts up to 40 mph,
strongest for exposed areas and higher elevations. These
conditions will drive very high fire danger across the warned
area. Any new starts or established fires will likely spread
rapidly under these conditions.
The National Weather Service in Denver has allowed the Red Flag
Warning to expire at 9 PM this evening. However, a Fire Weather
Watch is still in effect for Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 212, 214 and 216.
* TIMING...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.
4:10 PM
— July 1st, 4:00 PM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants.
WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties
WHEN...400 PM Tuesday June 30 to 400 PM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Action Day for Multiple Pollutants is now in effect for
the Front Range Urban Corridor. Continued hot and sunny weather
conditions may allow ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. The
transport of wildfire smoke may increase particle pollution
levels, reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category, or
worse, at times. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts,
and advisories, visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If
possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting
driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone
pollution through state policies. For more information about
health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit:
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health
HEALTH INFORMATION...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.
4:10 PM
— July 1st, 4:00 PM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield,
Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park,
Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores,
and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden,
Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood
Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown,
Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena
Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and
Saguache.
WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado
and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy
smoke through at least Wednesday 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.
9:10 AM
— July 1st, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Action Day Alert for Multiple Pollutants.
WHERE...Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, western Arapahoe, western
Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties
WHEN...400 PM Monday June 29 to 400 PM Tuesday June 30
IMPACTS...Ozone Action Day Alert is now in effect for the Front
Range Urban Corridor. Hot, sunny, and occasionally smoky weather
conditions will result in ozone concentrations occasionally
reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Monday and
Tuesday. Particle pollution levels could also reach the Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups category, or worse, due to the wildfire
smoke. For Colorado air quality conditions, forecasts, and
advisories, visit:
https://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx If
possible, please help us reduce ozone pollution by limiting
driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Colorado is also addressing ozone
pollution through state policies. For more information about
health impacts and how ozone pollution forms in Colorado, visit:
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/ozone- pollution-and-your-health
HEALTH INFORMATION...People with heart or lung disease, older
adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.
During periods of heavier wildfire smoke, everyone should reduce
prolonged or heavy exertion.
9:10 AM
— July 1st, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield,
Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park,
Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores,
and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations
include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden,
Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood
Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown,
Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena
Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and
Saguache.
WHEN...900 AM Tuesday June 30 to 900 AM Wednesday July 01
IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado
and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy
smoke through at least Wednesday 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.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for the Sulphur Ranger District
There are currently fire restrictions in place on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions:Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts within Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson counties Canyon Lake Ranger District within Larimer…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Canyon Lakes Ranger District
A closure is in effect to ensure human health and safety during mechanical fuel treatment operations and minimize conflict between the contractor and the general public.
Closure surrounding target range for public safety.
Motor Vehicle closure order for a portion of Caribou Road (NFSR 505.1 on Boulder Ranger District) due to unsafe road conditions.
Area closure to protect raptor nesting sites on the Boulder Ranger District
Road closure to protect public safety from the effects of the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire and post-fire flooding on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been implemented on the Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. This Order shall be in effect from March 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM through December 31, 2026 at 12:01 AM, unless rescinded.
Area closure to protect nesting raptors on National Forest System lands on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Permanent recreational shooting order for the Canyon Lakes, Clear Creek, and Sulphur Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, described in the Forest Order detail below. An interactive, online map viewer of the Described Areas is available…
Places restrictions on possessing, storing, or transporting any hay, hay cubes, straw, grain, or other forage or mulch product in the restricted locations
Prohibits using any type of motor vehicle on the Described Road
Restrictions in Mount Evans Wilderness
Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes WNS and to protect bat species during critical biological periods
Order prohibiting camping for more than 14 days in a 30-day period or more than 30 days in a 365-day period
Order covering prohibitions on multiple topics including camping, campfires, dog leash requirements, and more
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans, protecting wildlife and public health and safety
Occupancy and use restrictions within the described area
Camping, parking, and fire restrictions within the described area, roads, and trails
Restriction in Rawah, Comanche Peak, Neota, Cache la Poudre Wildernesses
Prohibits camping in the restricted area
Over snow vehicle restrictions in the restricted area
Camping and parking prohibitions within the restricted area
Restrictions on occupancy and use in the restricted area
Shooting restrictions for Canyon Lakes and Clear Creek Ranger Districts
Restrictions on going into or being upon the National Forest System Road and Lands in the Restricted Road/Area
Restrictions on alcohol and firearms
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to flood damage
Prohibitions on discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun in the Restricted Areas
Occupancy and use restrictions
Area closure of a portion of Soda Creek Road and the Barbour Fork Trailhead to dispersed camping, fires and use after sundown or before sunrise
Restrictions on camping, campfires, and access in the restricted area
Prohibits being on the restricted road
Restrictions on camping, campfires, and access in the restricted area
Restrictions on camping and campfires in the restricted areas
Prohibits going into or being upon the Restricted Area and being on the Restricted Roads.
Travel restrictions on developed trails in the restricted area
Restrictions on camping, fires, and boating in the restricted area
Order covering restricted bridges
Prohibitions within Brainard Lake Recreation Area
Prohibits discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun in the Restricted Area
Prohibits discharging a firearm in the restricted area.
Prohibits going into, or being upon, the Restricted Area
Prohibits discharging a firearm in the restricted area
Prohibits discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun in the restricted area
Prohibits using any type of motor vehicle on the restricted road
Restrictions in James Peak Wilderness
Occupancy and use restrictions in the restricted area
Prohibited acts within the restricted area
Restrictions covering camping, campfires, parking, and alcohol
Prohibits going into or being upon the described area
Vehicle restrictions in the restricted area
Mineral Point occupancy and use restrictions
Restrictions that apply to motor vehicle travel and developed trail use
Prohibited acts in the Main Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area within the Pawnee National Grassland
Restrictions on camping, vehicles, and pets in the restricted area
Vehicles and leash restrictions
Over snow vehicle restriction
Restrictions in Indian Peaks Wilderness
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) & (b), the following Act is prohibited within all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region, Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture: Possessing or using a wagon, cart, wheelbarrow, bicycle or other vehicle (including "game carts")…
Restrictions in Vasquez Wilderness
Restrictions in Byers Peak Wilderness
Occupancy and use restrictions for Arapaho National Recreation Area
Prohibitions on going into or being upon the area commonly known as Ram's Horn between April 1 and July 30, of each year.
Camping and fire restrictions in the restricted area
Camping and vehicle restrictions within the restricted area
Restrictions in Never Summer Wilderness
Vehicle restrictions in the restricted area
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland until further notice: 1. Possessing or operating any motorboat on all lakes except: Chambers Lake, Dowdy Lake, Granby Reservoir, Shadow…
Bellaire Lake Campground
Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water. Reservation holders will receive a 25% use fee discount while the water is off.
Pawnee
Visitors with a Pawnee Campground reservation do not need to purchase a timed ticket to enter, but must show proof of their campground reservation. Parking limited to Pawnee Campground for the duration of the reservation. A separate timed ticket is required to park at other lots in the fee area (including trailheads).
Arapaho 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.
Arapaho 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.
Arapaho National Forest
There are currently fire restrictions in place on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions:Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts within Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Jefferson counties Canyon Lake Ranger District within Larimer…
Arapaho National Forest
A closure is in effect to ensure human health and safety during mechanical fuel treatment operations and minimize conflict between the contractor and the general public.
Arapaho National Forest
Motor Vehicle closure order for a portion of Caribou Road (NFSR 505.1 on Boulder Ranger District) due to unsafe road conditions.
Arapaho National Forest
Road closure to protect public safety from the effects of the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire and post-fire flooding on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District.
Arapaho National Forest
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been implemented on the Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. This Order shall be in effect from March 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM through December 31, 2026 at 12:01 AM, unless rescinded.
Arapaho National Forest
Area closure to protect nesting raptors on National Forest System lands on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District
Arapaho National Forest
Permanent recreational shooting order for the Canyon Lakes, Clear Creek, and Sulphur Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, described in the Forest Order detail below. An interactive, online map viewer of the Described Areas is available…
Arapaho National Forest
Places restrictions on possessing, storing, or transporting any hay, hay cubes, straw, grain, or other forage or mulch product in the restricted locations
Arapaho National Forest
Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes WNS and to protect bat species during critical biological periods
Arapaho National Forest
Order prohibiting camping for more than 14 days in a 30-day period or more than 30 days in a 365-day period
Arapaho National Forest
Order covering prohibitions on multiple topics including camping, campfires, dog leash requirements, and more
Arapaho National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans, protecting wildlife and public health and safety
Arapaho National Forest
Restrictions on going into or being upon the National Forest System Road and Lands in the Restricted Road/Area
Arapaho National Forest
Area closure of a portion of Soda Creek Road and the Barbour Fork Trailhead to dispersed camping, fires and use after sundown or before sunrise
Arapaho National Forest
Prohibited acts in the Main Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area within the Pawnee National Grassland
Arapaho National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) & (b), the following Act is prohibited within all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region, Forest Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture: Possessing or using a wagon, cart, wheelbarrow, bicycle or other vehicle (including "game carts")…
Arapaho National Forest
Prohibitions on going into or being upon the area commonly known as Ram's Horn between April 1 and July 30, of each year.
Arapaho National Forest
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland until further notice: 1. Possessing or operating any motorboat on all lakes except: Chambers Lake, Dowdy Lake, Granby Reservoir, Shadow…