7:43 AM
— 7:45 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
Mexico...
San Juan River At Shiprock affecting San Juan County.
* WHAT...The river will remain above bankfull, but below minor flood
stage through this afternoon.
* WHERE...San Juan River at Shiprock.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 AM MDT Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.7 feet Wednesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 15.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.5
feet on 05/25/2005.
- 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
Trail and road closures due to the Swiss Roll Fire on the Pagosa District include Quartz Meadows Road, FR 684, a segment of Quartz Ridge Trail, 570, and Quartz Creek Trail, 571. See Forest Order and Map for details.
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
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…