Rio Arriba County

Valles Caldera National Preserve

Volcano Discovery Center closed for exhibit installation

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

Valles Caldera National Preserve

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.

Rio Grande National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

Rio Grande National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

Rio Grande National Forest

Cave Closure and Restrictions

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.

Rio Grande National Forest

South Fork Saguache Road 787 and Area Closure

A segment of Forest Road 787 and a nearby area are closed from July 6 to August 15, 2026.

Rio Grande National Forest

Stage 2 Fire Prohibitions

The Rio Grande National Forest is implementing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning July 4th, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Based on present conditions Rio Grande National Forest, including congressionally designated Wilderness areas prohibit building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire,…

Rio Grande National Forest

Sangre de Cristo Domestic Goat Restriction

Restriction order prohibiting domestic goats in parts of the Rio Grande National Forest to protect Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep from disease.

Rio Grande National Forest

Fall/Winter Slash Pile Burns Planned

Rio Grande National Forest announced today their winter slash pile burning plans. As conditions allow, fire crews plan to burn numerous piles of woody debris from timber sale and thinning project areas across the Rio Grande National Forest. This year’s pile burn areas include:Saguache Ranger…

Rio Grande National Forest

Motor Vehicle Seasonal Groomed Road Closures

This special order is to protect public safety by preventing damage to groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski routes.

Rio Grande National Forest

Wolf Creek Pass Winter Recreation Area

This special order restricts parking, camping and snowmobile use at Wolf Creek Pass.

Rio Grande National Forest

Food Storage Regulations

This special order covers food storage restrictions from April 1 to December 1 annually, within recreation sites across the entire Rio Grande National Forest. The purpose of this Order to protect wildlife and human safety by reducing the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans.

Rio Grande National Forest

Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Occupancy & Use

This special order covers the entire Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area including the portion on the San Isabel National Forest. The includes restrictions on group size, camping, campfires, horse use, dogs, switchback cutting, and wagon or cart use.

Rio Grande National Forest

Beaver Creek Recreation Area Use Restrictions

This special order restricts camping, parking, and dogs in the Beaver Creek Recreation Area. It also prohibits boats at Million Reservoir.

Rio Grande National Forest

Big Meadows Recreation Area Use Regulations

This special order prohibits camping, parking, campfire and stove use, and restricts dogs within the Big Meadows Recreation area on the Divide Ranger District.

Rio Grande National Forest

Camping limit on Rio Grande National Forest

This special order establishes a 14-day camping limit within a continuous 30-day period anywhere on the Rio Grande National Forest.

Rio Grande National Forest

La Garita Wilderness Use Restrictions

This special order covers the entire La Garita Wilderness area including portions on the Gunnison National Forest. The order restricts group size, camping, campfire and stove use, equipment storing, horse use, dogs, and cutting switchbacks on trails.

Rio Grande National Forest

Weminuche Wilderness and South San Juan Wilderness Restrictions

This special order restricts group use, horse use, camping, campfires, and dogs in the Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness Areas.

Rio Grande National Forest

Spectacle Lake Restriction

This special order prohibits anyone from being in Spectacle Lake due to biological considerations.

Rio Grande National Forest

Camping Restriction N. Crestone Trailhead

This special order restricts camping at the North Crestone Trailhead.

Rio Grande National Forest

Forest Road #950 N. Crestone Closure

This special order closes FSR # 950, near Crestone, seasonally from November 25 to May 1 annually.

Rio Grande National Forest

Park Creek Road Speed Limit

This special order establishes a 25 MPH speed limit on FSR # 380 Park Creek Road.

Rio Grande National Forest

Alamosa Canyon Speed Limit

This special order establishes a speed limit of 20 MPH or less on FSR # 250 in the Alamosa Canyon.

Rio Grande National Forest

Rito Hondo Day Use Area

This special order restricts parking, camping, boat use, and campfire use around the Rito Hondo Dam.

Rio Grande National Forest

Road Canyon Reservoir Day Use Area

This special order restricts parking, camping and campfire uses in the area around Road Canyon Reservoir #1.

Rio Grande National Forest

Conejos Canyon Roads and Camping Restrictions

This special order restricts the vehicle use and parking and limits camping to designated areas on FSR# 250 along the Conejos River.

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…

Santa Fe National Forest

Temporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs Fire

Order Number: # 03-10-03-26-08 U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestJemez Ranger DistrictTemporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs Fire PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibitedon the…

Santa Fe National Forest

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…

Santa Fe National Forest

Herbicide Application in Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area

Starting the week of June 1 , contractors will be applying herbicide to invasive plants in the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area. Signs will be posted near treatment areas stating the name of the herbicide or management strategy used and the dates of when to avoid the area. Efforts will…

Santa Fe National Forest

Temporary area, road, and trail closures for Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon post-fire impacts

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National ForestPecos/Las Vegas Ranger District TEMPORARY AREA, ROAD, AND TRAIL CLOSURES FOR HERMITS PEAK AND CALF CANYON POST-FIRE IMPACTSPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following are…

Santa Fe National Forest

Campground and Equestrian Area Closure for Field Tract, Panchuela, Jacks Creek Campgrounds

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestPecos-Las Vegas Ranger DistrictCampground and Equestrian Area Closure PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibitedon the National Forest System (NFS) lands and…

Santa Fe National Forest

All Offices Closed - April 22, 2026

OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTThe Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe, NM, and all district offices (Cuba, Jemez, Coyote, Española, Pecos, and Las Vegas) will be closed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, while our customer service representatives attend annual training. We’ll be back to our regular hours on…

Santa Fe National Forest

Possessing Domestic Sheep or Goats within Wilderness areas

Order Number: # 03-10-00-26-01U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestPossessing Domestic Sheep or Goats within Wilderness areas PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibitedwithin areas described in this…

Santa Fe National Forest

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.

Santa Fe National Forest

Headquarters Well Area Closure on Española Ranger District

Order Number: 03-10-06-25-17U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestEspanola Ranger DistrictCamping Area Closure at Headquarters WellPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibitedon the National Forest…

Santa Fe National Forest

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.

Santa Fe National Forest

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…

Santa Fe National Forest

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

Special Closure Order for the Santa Fe watershed

Santa Fe National Forest

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…

Carson 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…

Carson National Forest

Offices Closed July 3

All Carson National Offices are closed on federal holidays, including in observance of Independence Day on July 3 and the Fourth of July weekend. Some services are available online:Firewood PermitsCampground ReservationsCurrent Fire Restrictions

Carson National Forest

Closed: Supervisor's Office (Taos) June 30 and July 1

The Supervisor's Office in Taos is closed to public services the week of June 29, 2026, due to unplanned staffing issues. We apologize for the inconvenience.Some services are available online:Firewood PermitsCampground ReservationsCurrent Fire Restrictions

Carson National Forest

Current Wildfire Activity

A list of any current wildfires.

Carson National Forest

Seasonal Road Restrictions

Seasonal road designations restrict vehicle use throughout the year on different Forest Service roads for different periods of time to protect wintering and calving habitat for big game as well as protecting soil and watersheds.

Carson National Forest

Water Systems Out of Service at Some Recreation Sites

A list of water systems currently offline at recreation sites for seasonal water testing or longer term repairs.

Carson National Forest

Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions

A list of temporary fire restrictions subject to daily changes.

Carson National Forest

Currently Impassable Trails and Trail Sections

A list of trails and trail sections not currently recommended for travel.

Carson National Forest

Valle Vidal Annual Closures

Annual seasonal closures in the Valle Vidal for the protection of one of New Mexico’s largest elk herds.

Carson National Forest

Possession of Domestic Sheep or Goats

To protect bighorn sheep from disease, possessing, storing or transporting any domestic goat or sheep within Wilderness Areas in the Carson NF is prohibited.

Carson National Forest

Valle Vidal Camping Restrictions

To protect wildlife habitat, camping on or within a half mile of Forest Service roads, or within 100 yards of natural waters or within 300 yards of constructed waters is prohibited in Valle Vidal.

Carson National Forest

Annual Summer Closure of Wheeler Peak, Williams Lake, and Surrounding Area

The 2026 temporary closure of the Wheeler Peak and Williams Lake area for local community, traditional purposes will be Aug. 21 - 28, 2026.

Carson National Forest

Timber Harvest in Progress Near Pot Creek, Taos

Practice caution on Forest Roads 115A, 115B, and 476 with ongoing timber harvest and forest restoration activities, including the use of heavy machinery.

Carson National Forest

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

A bridge over the Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara in the Pecos Wilderness has collapsed. It's located on the West Fork Santa Barbara Trail (#25).

Carson National Forest

Douglas-Fir Tussock Moth Outbreak

Effects of the outbreak are visible to the south of Taos, N.M., especially near Pot Creek and along Forest Road 476. Proceed with caution when around them, contact can cause symptoms.

Carson National Forest

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). For background on the closure, read the news release.

Carson National Forest

Occupancy and Use

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

Carson National Forest

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.

Riana - Abiquiu Lake

From Recreation.gov

Due to mechanical issues, water is not available at Group Shelter #5. Water is still available to all other sites, and campers with reservations at Group Shelter #5 will be able to fill tanks or jugs in the campground.

Overview

Campgrounds

Community Posts