Santa Fe National Forest

Cannabis Possession Prohibited

Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…

Emergency Stage II Fire Restrictions

Order Number:03-10-00-26-06U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National Forest Emergency Stage II Fire RestrictionsPROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C § 551 and 36 C.F.R § 261.50(a), the following are prohibited on all National Forest System lands (NFS) in the Santa Fe…

Temporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs Fire

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National ForestJemez Ranger DistrictTemporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs FirePROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands…

Overview

Santa Fe National Forest is open and covering 1.6 million acres in northern New Mexico, with elevations ranging from 5,000 to 13,000 feet across mountains, valleys, mesas, and wilderness areas. Currently, the forest is under winter operations with seasonal road closures in effect (Forest Roads 27 and 31 closed as of December 31, 2025) to protect infrastructure from winter weather damage. Fire restrictions have been lifted forest-wide as of June 6, 2025. Active alerts include a camping area closure at Headquarters Well in the Española Ranger District (extended through winter), and an area closure near Tesuque Peak for a powerline rebuild project. Prescribed pile burns are ongoing through fall and winter as conditions allow. The forest has transitioned to cashless payment systems at select recreation sites using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Most campgrounds and picnic areas remain accessible, though winter weather can impact road conditions—check NMRoads for advisories. Fire danger is currently low in both the western (San Juan Mountains) and eastern (Sangre de Cristo Mountains) portions of the forest.

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