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
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NSFR 8 Closure
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.
The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public health and safety from roadway construction that will be occurring along the entire road prism.
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Trinchera Road and Vicinity Closure Order
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety by prohibiting entry into the associated road and surrounding area while logging operations are underway.
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Seasonal Closure for Devils Head
This order affects the South Platte Ranger District.
The purpose of this Order is to protect American peregrine falcons, a species protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
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South Platte Ranger District Over-Snow Vehicle Use
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.
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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.
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Seasonal Prohibition of Motor Vehicles on Roads and Trails
This order affects the Salida, Pikes Peak, South Park and South Platte ranger districts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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East Bear Gulch Trail Seasonal Closure Order
This order affects the San Carlos Ranger District.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bear Creek Watershed Restoration Project Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Trail #661 and Severy Creek Occupation and Use Restrictions
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.
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Seasonal Restriction on Dogs Near Section House and Wagon Cabin
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.
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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.
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Seasonal Road Closures
This order affects the South Park Ranger District.
Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
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Seasonal Road Closures
This order affects the Leadville Ranger District.
Please see the attached document for more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Monument Nursery Headquarters Prohibited Entry
This order affects the Pikes Peak Ranger District.
Please see the attached document for more information and associated maps.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.