Alerts & Closures
Federal Prohibitions & Special Orders
These orders describe the prohibitions, closures, and regulations for the Rocky Mountain Region and are subject to updates and changes.
General Prohibitions for all Forest Service Lands
- Title 36 CFR 261 Subpart A - General Prohibitions for all Forest Service Lands (.pdf, 2010 version)
Region-wide Special Orders
Title 36 CFR 261 Subpart B
SPECIAL ORDERS | DESCRIPTION | EFFECTIVE DATE | TERMINATION |
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R02-1996-01 |
03/21/1996 |
until rescinded |
|
R02-2020-05 |
12/15/2020 |
12/31/2024 |
|
R02-2021-01 |
05/17/2021 |
05/17/2024 |
|
R02-2021-02 |
09/03/2021 |
08/31/2024 |
|
R02-2023-01 |
01/01/2023 |
12/31/2024 |
Forest Alerts and Notices by State
Conditions vary widely and can change very quickly in the Rocky Mountain Region. For the most current information - check current conditions on the forest where you will be traveling.
Colorado
- Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests
- Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron-Comanche National Grasslands
- Rio Grande National Forest
- San Juan National Forest
- White River National Forest