Alerts
View current alerts below, including forest orders, to see local rules, regulations, and closures for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland.
Forest Alerts
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West Crystal Fuelbreak Area & Road Closure
Due to fuel reduction work in the area, a closure is in place for public safety. Heavy equipment is working in the area, requiring an area along Deadman Road (not the road itself) and Forest Service Road 300.A to close.
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East Troublesome Area Closures
Updated trail and road closures in the East Troublesome area
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Stillwater Pass Road (NFSR 123) Closure
The southeastern portion of Stillwater Pass Road (NFSR 123) on the Sulphur Ranger District is closed as a through route while crews replace culverts in areas that have experienced road damage from the East Troublesome Fire.
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Bennett Creek Area Closure
Prohibits going into the described area.
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Fire Restrictions
Boulder, Canyon Lakes, Clear Creek and Sulphur Ranger Districts and Pawnee National Grassland are currently NOT under fire restrictions.
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Weed Free Forage Products Order
Places restrictions on possessing, storing, or transporting any hay, hay cubes, straw, grain, or other forage or mulch product in the restricted locations
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NFS Road 500 Motor Vehicle Prohibition
Prohibits using any type of motor vehicle on the Described Road
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Mount Evans Wilderness Restrictions
Restrictions in Mount Evans Wilderness
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Cave Closure and Restrictions
Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes WNS and to protect bat species during critical biological periods
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Caribou Road Closure
Prohibits using any motor vehicle on the Described Road
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Bear-Resistant Food Storage Required
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans, protecting wildlife and public health and safety
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland Occupancy and Use
Order covering prohibitions on multiple topics including camping, campfires, dog leash requirements, and more
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Forest Camping Stay Limit
Order prohibiting camping for more than 14 days in a 30-day period or more than 30 days in a 365-day period
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Raptor Closure Order
This order is to protect nesting raptors on National Forest System lands by restricting access to specific areas
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Guanella Pass
Occupancy and use restrictions within the described area
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Winiger Ridge/68J Designated Dispersed Camping Order
Camping, parking, and fire restrictions within the described area, roads, and trails
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Rawah, Comanche Peak, Neota, Cache la Poudre Wildernesses Restrictions
Restriction in Rawah, Comanche Peak, Neota, Cache la Poudre Wildernesses
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Vasquez and Little Vasquez No Camping Order
Prohibits camping in the restricted area
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Magnolia Area Over Snow Vehicle Restrictions
Over snow vehicle restrictions in the restricted area
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Rainbow Lakes Road and Ceran Saint Vrain No Camping Order
Camping and parking prohibitions within the restricted area
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Maxwell Falls and Cub Creek Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Restrictions on occupancy and use in the restricted area
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Winter Park Resort Closure Area
Prohibits going into or being upon the designated area
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Nederland Area Day Use and Campfires Order
Restrictions on camping, campfires, parking, etc. within the restricted area
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Canyon Lakes and Clear Creek Ranger District Shooting Restrictions
Shooting restrictions for Canyon Lakes and Clear Creek Ranger Districts
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Lookout Tower Road Closure
Restrictions on going into or being upon the National Forest System Road and Lands in the Restricted Road/Area
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Alcohol & Target Shooting Restrictions
Restrictions on alcohol and firearms
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BRD/CLRD Flood Area Closures
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to flood damage
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Flood Related Shooting Closure
Prohibitions on discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun in the Restricted Areas
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Shadow Mountain and Willow Creek Reservoirs
Occupancy and use restrictions
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Barbour Fork/Soda Creek Road
Area closure of a portion of Soda Creek Road and the Barbour Fork Trailhead to dispersed camping, fires and use after sundown or before sunrise
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Columbine Road Closure
Restrictions on camping, campfires, and access in the restricted area
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NFSR 219 – Coal Road Closure
Prohibits being on the restricted road
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Colo Hwy 103 Closure
Restrictions on camping, campfires, and access in the restricted area
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Closure of Portion of Forest System Road 96 (east of Baker Draw Designated Shooting Area)
Prohibits using any type of motor vehicle on the restricted road
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West Chicago/Hefferman Gulch - Camping/Fires Closure
Restrictions on camping and campfires in the restricted areas
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Road and Area Closure around Baker Draw Designated Shooting Area
Prohibits going into or being upon the Restricted Area and being on the Restricted Roads.
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Canyon Lakes Developed Trail Restrictions
Travel restrictions on developed trails in the restricted area
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Canyon Lakes Occupancy & Use Restrictions
Restrictions on camping, fires, and boating in the restricted area
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Bridge Restrictions for Vehicles
Order covering restricted bridges
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Brainard Lake Recreation Area
Prohibitions within Brainard Lake Recreation Area
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South Nederland Shooting Closure
Prohibits discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun in the Restricted Area
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Former Allenspark Dump Shooting Closure
Prohibits discharging a firearm in the restricted area
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Berthoud Pass Sledding & Tubing Closure
Prohibits going into, or being upon, the Restricted Area
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Left Hand Slot Canyon Shooting Closure
Prohibits discharging a firearm in the restricted area
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Pawnee Shooting Closure
Prohibits discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun in the restricted area
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Forest Service Road 96
Prohibits using any type of motor vehicle on the restricted road
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James Peak Wilderness Restrictions
Restrictions in James Peak Wilderness
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Beaver Brook
Occupancy and use restrictions in the restricted area
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James Peak Protection/Special Interest Areas
Prohibited acts within the restricted area
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Fire, Occupancy and Use
Restrictions covering camping, campfires, parking, and alcohol
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Undesignated Snow Play Area
Prohibits going into or being upon the described area
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Motor Vehicle Travel at Loveland & Berthoud Pass Ski Areas
Vehicle restrictions in the restricted area
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Mineral Point
Mineral Point occupancy and use restrictions
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Motor Vehicle Travel and Developed Trails
Restrictions that apply to motor vehicle travel and developed trail use
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Main Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area
Prohibited acts in the Main Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area within the Pawnee National Grassland
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Crow Valley Recreation Area
Restrictions on camping, vehicles, and pets in the restricted area
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Bakerville to Loveland Trail
Vehicles and leash restrictions
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Indian Peaks Wilderness Restrictions
Restrictions in Indian Peaks Wilderness
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Big Meadows, Doe Creek Drainage
Over snow vehicle restriction
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Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) & (b), the following Act is prohibited within all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountian Region, Forest Service, U. S.
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Arapaho National Recreation Area
Occupancy and use restrictions for Arapaho National Recreation Area
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Vasquez Wilderness Restrictions
Restrictions in Vasquez Wilderness
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Byers Peak Wilderness Restrictions
Restrictions in Byers Peak Wilderness
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Lost Lake/ Laramie Lake/ Twin Lakes
Camping and fire restrictions in the restricted area
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Ram’s Horn Closure
Prohibitions on going into or being upon the area commonly known as Ram's Horn between April 1 and July 30, of each year.
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North Weber Area
Vehicle restrictions in the restricted area
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Dowdy Lake Campground Restrictions
Camping and vehicle restrictions within the restricted area
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Never Summer Wilderness Restrictions
Restrictions in Never Summer Wilderness
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Boating Restrictions
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Section 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland until further notice: 1.