Santa Fe National Forest

Hanford: Your Navigation System May Mislead You

Navigation systems may not recognize that the B Reactor is located on the federally protected Hanford Nuclear Reservation. The site is only accessible via tours leaving from the Hanford Visitor Center at 2000 Logston Blvd. Richland, WA 99354.

Hanford Visitor Center Closure

The Hanford visitor center will be closed on December 22-26 and January 1-2.

Los Alamos: Visitor Center Closure

The Los Alamos Visitor Center will be closed Friday, November 29 through Monday, December 2. Normal operating days and hours will resume on Friday, December 6.

Los Alamos Visitor Center Extended Hours

The Los Alamos Visitor Center is open 7 days per week 10:00 am to 3:00 pm MST on October 10-October 19th. Afterwards, we will resume normal operating hours and be open 10:00 am-3:00 pm MST Fridays-Mondays.

Los Alamos: Thanksgiving Week Visitor Center Closure

The Los Alamos Visitor Center will be closed for Thanksgiving Week from Monday November 20th through Thursday November 30th. Normal operating hours will resume Friday December 1st.

Los Alamos: Winter Holiday Visitor Center Closure

The Los Alamos Visitor Center will be closed for the Winter Holidays from Saturday December 23rd through Thursday January 4th. Normal operating hours will resume on Friday January 5th.

Hanford: Winter Holiday Visitor Center Reduced Hours

The Hanford Visitor Center is closed December 25 & 26 and will have reduced hours on December 27-29, 2023. The visitor center will be staffed from 10am - 3pm PT. Normal visitor center hours resume January 2, 2024.

Oak Ridge: Visitor Center Closure

The Manhattan Project Oak Ridge Visitor Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 28. Normal hours will resume on Friday November 29.

Oak Ridge: Visitor Centure Closures, Winter Holidays

The Oak Ridge Visitor Center will be closed December 24, 25, 31 & January 1st.

Oak Ridge, TN: Limited Parking

Due to repaving, the Oak Ridge Visitor Center has limited parking. Do not drive or walk within the coned off area closest to the building. Parking is available in the striped area of the lot. Parking is available on W. Outer Drive.

Oak Ridge, TN: No Accessible Entrance

Due to repaving, the Oak Ridge Visitor Center does not have an accessible entrance. Call (865) 482-1942 and a park ranger will meet you outside.

Volcano Discovery Center closed for exhibit installation

The Volcano Discovery Center is closed for two weeks while the new exhibit is installed.

Trail closure for pipeline restoration project

The VC09/South Valle Toledo/Posos Trail from the Valle Toledo parking area to the eastern park boundary is closed for restoration. The NPS is working on a trail reroute for the 2025 season and will provide details as soon as possible.

The Use of GPS is NOT Recommended

Numerous visitors have been routed to remote trailheads and out-of-the-way roads trying to use GPS to reach the main park area or shuttle stop.

Uber, Lyft, and Other "Taxi" Services

Bandelier is in a remote location, with cell service in the canyon limited to Verizon 4G only. Services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, but there may be no way to contact a ride out. Please plan your pickup before being dropped off at Bandelier.

Water Outage at Ponderosa Campground

The Ponderosa Campground is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

Alcove House Temporarily Closed

Alcove House is temporarily closed until further notice due to deterioration on the ladders beyond what was expected. It is being done out of an abundance of caution and with visitor safety in mind. The rest of Bandelier remains open.

Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions

To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic

Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:

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 s

Timber Harvest in Progress Near Pot Creek, Taos

An active timber harvest for forest restoration is occurring on the Camino Real Ranger District off Forest Service Roads 476, 115A, and 115B.For everyone's safety:

Pile Burning Updates

Check this alert for daily pile burning updates from across the forest.

Collapsed Bridge on the West Fork Santa Barbara Trail (#25)

A bridge over the Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara has collapsed. It's located on the West Fork Santa Barbara Trail (#25), 2.3 miles from the Santa Barbara Trailhead and about a quarter mile from the Middle Fork (#24)/West Fork (#25) intersection.

Early Fall Prescribed Fires Planned

Carson National Forest fire managers will potentially move forward with several prescribed fires in the first half of fall 2025.

Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions

To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic

Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:

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 s

Seasonal Road Closures

Due to winter weather conditions, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will close some forest roads susceptible to damage to protect public health and safety, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Temporary Area Closure for the Tesuque Peak Powerline on the Espanola Ranger District

The area in the vicinity of Tesuque Peak Powerline is temporarily closed for a powerline rebuild and restoration project.

Headquarters Well Area Closure on Española Ranger District

Order Number: 03-10-06-25-17

Jemez Cave Closure

The purpose of this Order is to provide natural and cultural resource protection for the Jemez Cave and for public safety and welfare until current damage to natural and cultural resources can be assessed and a long-term management strategy developed.

Occupancy and Use Restrictions Order for the Santa Fe National Forest

The Santa Fe National Forest has the need to limit the stay of the visitors to lessen the opportunity of residency; and to comply with State Law prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21; and to protect general visitors sensitive to public nudity from human

Order Prohibiting Possession of Domestic Sheep or Goats within the Pecos Wilderness

The purpose of this Order is to protect bighorn sheep from diseases transmitted by domestic sheep and goats.

Special Closure for the Santa Fe Watershed on the Espanola Ranger District

Special Closure Order for the Santa Fe watershed

Santa Fe Watershed Closure Order on the Espanola Ranger District

WHEREAS, bathing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and other forms of human occupancy of the Santa Fe River Watershed in the Santa Fe National Forest, causes pollution of the water flowing therein used by the residents of Santa Fe, New Mexico , for drinking and domestic purposes, to a degree threate

Transmission Line Fuels Clearance in Taos Canyon

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association is currently conducting fuels mitigation work to reduce the risk of wildfires within its right-of-way for a 115kV transmission line that spans Forest Service land between Black Lake, N.M., and Taos.

Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth Outbreak

Recently browned trees to the south of Taos, N.M., are the result of an outbreak of Douglas-fir tussock moths, which are currently in their larval (caterpillar) stage.

Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions

Fire managers will enact temporary fire restrictions at times of heightened fire danger to complement regional orders and national prohibitions.

Closure of Forest Road 17

Forest Roads 17 is currently closed for maintenance work.

Placer Fork Trail Flooding

A beaver dam has caused flooding on the Placer Fork Trail (#72), just east of its junction with the Columbine Canyon Trail (#71). Visitors report it is not safely passable.

Capulin Trail and Related Road Access Closed to Vehicles

The Capulin Trail (#494), as well as a portion of Forest Road 10AA, is temporarily closed to vehicles (motorcycles, ATVs and e-bikes, classes 1-3).

Brush Piles Along Highway 150 and Wheeler Peak Trail (#90)

Piles from forest thinning last year are visible throughout the Highway 150 corridor, including from campgrounds and trailheads, between the forest boundary and Taos Ski Valley.

Occupancy and Use

Covers stay limits, alcoholic beverages, parking and public nudity.

Significant Deadfall on Trails: Comales, Midnight, Sawmill Trails

Travel is not recommended on the following trails or trail segments due to blowdown from a severe windstorm in Dec. 2021. Trail crews continue work through the backlog:

Fawn Lakes Drained

Heavy spring runoff in 2019 broke the dam and damaged the sidewalk, pullouts and pier. Forest staff are working with partners to identify funding and options for the future of fishing in this area.The adjacent campground remains open for the spring and summer seasons.

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