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Alerts

The information below includes active closures, rules, regulations and restrictions for the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Special orders that apply across the Rocky Mountain Region can be found in the "Region Alerts" dropdown below.

Use the Filter & Sort function to view alerts by type and/or start date.

The authorizing legislation for issuing orders is found in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Forest Alerts

  • Eagle Nest Area and Road Closure

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect an active bald eagle nest site. 

    Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: April 15th, 2025

  • Seasonal Prohibition of Motor Vehicles on Roads and Trails

    This order affects the Salida, Pikes Peak, South Park and South Platte ranger districts.

    Alert Start Date: February 1st, 2025

  • Mount Evans Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: September 21st, 2024

  • Lost Creek Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the South Park and South Platte ranger districts.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: September 1st, 2024

  • Trinchera Road Motor Vehicle Restrictions

    This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety.

    Please see the document below for more information and associated maps. 

    Alert Start Date: August 1st, 2024

  • Mount Massive Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: August 1st, 2024

  • Interlaken Fire Area and Trail Closure Order

    This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety.

    Please see the below document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: July 23rd, 2024

  • Collegiate Peak Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the Leadville and Salida ranger districts.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: July 19th, 2024

  • Waldo Canyon Burn Area Closure

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety due to impacts of the Waldo Canyon fire.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: July 9th, 2024

  • Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area Occupancy and Use Regulations

    This order affects the San Carlos and Salida ranger districts.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: July 1st, 2024

  • Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness and Spanish Peaks Wilderness Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: May 18th, 2024

  • Pike National Forest Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the Pikes Peak, South Platte and South Park ranger districts.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps. 

    Alert Start Date: May 3rd, 2024

  • San Isabel National Forest Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps. 

    Alert Start Date: April 5th, 2024

  • Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

    This order affects the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps. 

    Alert Start Date: April 5th, 2024

  • Over-Snow Vehicle Use Restrictions in Alpine Shrub and Krummholz Ecosystems

    This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps. 

    Alert Start Date: January 5th, 2024

  • South Catamount Dam Repair

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety during Colorado Springs Utilities South Catamount Dam repair.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps. 

    Alert Start Date: October 30th, 2023

  • Wigwam Spur Trail Closure

    This order affects the South Park Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety and a sensitive riparian habitat from further damage.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: August 5th, 2023

  • East Bear Gulch Trail Seasonal Closure Order

    This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.

    Alert Start Date: August 2nd, 2023

  • Food Storage Prohibitions on Pike-San Isabel National Forests

    This order affects the Pikes Peak, South Platte, South Park, Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts.

    The purpose of the order is to protect public safety by minimizing adverse interactions between bears and humans.

    Alert Start Date: June 6th, 2023

  • Castle Rock Area Closure

    This order affects the Salida Ranger District.

    The purpose of the order is to protect an active golden eagle nest site.

    Please see the document below for more information and associated maps. 

    Alert Start Date: May 10th, 2023

  • Holy Cross Wilderness Prohibitions

    This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and wilderness character by managing recreational use within the Holy Cross Wilderness.

    Alert Start Date: May 1st, 2023

  • Occupancy and Use Prohibitions Pertaining to Lakes

    This order affects the Leadville, Salida, San Carlos, Pikes Peak, South Park and South Platte ranger districts.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public safety.

    Please see the document below for more information and associated maps. 

    Alert Start Date: April 29th, 2023

  • Rampart Range Road 300 Winter Closure

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and natural resources.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.  

    Alert Start Date: December 1st, 2022

  • Crags Winter Area Closure

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and natural resources.

    Please see the document below for more information and associated maps.  

    Alert Start Date: December 1st, 2022

  • Bear Creek Watershed Restoration Project Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    Alert Start Date: September 9th, 2022

  • Occupancy and Use Restrictions with Designated Camping and Parking Areas

    This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: July 20th, 2022

  • East Indian Creek Road Closure

    This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety due to erosion and flooding in the area affected by the Spring Creek Fire.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: November 5th, 2021

  • South Colony Lakes Fire Restriction

    This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect the South Colony Basin’s wilderness character.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: June 8th, 2021

  • Badger Flats Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the South Park Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources and public health and safety.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: May 25th, 2021

  • South Hardscrabble Overnight Camping Restriction

    This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety from the effects of the Junkins Fire.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: April 27th, 2021

  • LaSalle Pass West and Elevenmile Canyon Entrance Seasonal Restriction

    This order affects the South Park Ranger District.

    The purpose of the order is to protect active nest sites of birds of prey pursuant to the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 668-668d) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. §§ 703–712).

    Alert Start Date: March 9th, 2021

  • Eagle Rock and Observatory Rock Occupancy and Use Restriction

    This order affects the South Park Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is for species protection pursuant to the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 668-668d).

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: March 6th, 2021

  • Ski Cooper and Tennessee Pass Nordic Center Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.

    This order is necessary to protect public safety and ski area permitted property.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: February 9th, 2021

  • Devil's Head Peregrine Falcon Protection Seasonal Closure Order

    This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect peregrine falcons by restricting climbing, rappelling or similar activities on the cliffs and rocks of the restricted area during the peregrine falcon breeding season.

    Alert Start Date: July 14th, 2020

  • Prohibition on Camping in Areas Posted as Closed to Camping

    This order affects all districts on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands.

    Alert Start Date: May 2nd, 2003

  • Trail #661 and Severy Creek Occupation and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    Alert Start Date: November 4th, 1999

  • Seasonal Restriction on Dogs Near Section House and Wagon Cabin

    This order affects the South Park Ranger District.

    Alert Start Date: December 2nd, 1997

  • Forest Development Road 565 Motor Vehicle Seasonal Restrictions Except Snowmobiles

    This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: February 27th, 1997

  • Seasonal Road Closures

    This order affects the South Park Ranger District.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: May 11th, 1995

  • Seasonal Road Closures

    This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.

    Please see the attached document for more information.

    Alert Start Date: June 11th, 1993

  • Prohibiting Use of Motor Vehicle without a State License Plate

    This order affects the South Park Ranger District.

    The purpose of this order is to protect forest resources, minimize user conflicts and promote user safety.

    Please see the attached document for more information.

    Alert Start Date: May 21st, 1992

  • Motor Vehicle Use Prohibition on Parts of Alpine Tunnel Road

    This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: June 25th, 1990

  • Queen's Canyon Quarry Season Closure

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: November 20th, 1989

  • Monument Nursery Headquarters Prohibited Entry

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: July 10th, 1989

  • Prohibiting Use of Motor Vehicles without State License Plate

    This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.

    This order is issued for public safety and to conform with the laws of the state of Colorado.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: April 24th, 1989

  • Lower and Upper Strontia Springs Canyon Occupancy and Use Restrictions

    This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: August 18th, 1988

  • Specimen Rock Seasonal Closure Peregrine Falcon Protection

    This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: March 8th, 1988

  • Forest Road 228 Permanent Motorized Vehicle Use Restriction

    This order affects the South Park Ranger District.

    Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.

    Alert Start Date: March 30th, 1987
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