When planning your visit, review Alerts, Closures, or Fire Restrictions that are in effect on San Juan National Forest. If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate district office:
- Columbine Ranger District Office: (970) 884-2512
- Dolores Ranger District Office: (970) 882-7296
- Pagosa Ranger District Office: (970) 264-2268
- San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office: (970) 247-4874
Additional Resources
- Forest Orders: Complete list of Regional and Forest Orders that restrict use or close areas of the San Juan National Forest.
- Road Status: List of the open/closed status of the most frequently used Forest roads in each District.
Alerts
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SJNF Fire Restrictions lifted on August 31st
Date(s): Aug 29, 2023 - Dec 1, 2023
Forest Order: 02-13-00-23-05
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Fire Restrictions, Stage 1 for lower elevations
Date(s): Jul 12, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Forest Order: 02-13-00-23-05
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Hermosa Creek Trail Damage
Date(s): Sep 29, 2022
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Where can you ride your e-bike?
Date(s): Sep 1, 2022
Closures
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Pagosa District: Bear Creek Fire Road and Trail Closures
Date(s): Aug 28, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Forest Order: 02-13-06-23-09
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Pagosa District: Quartz Ridge Fire Road and Trail Closures
Date(s): Aug 8, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Forest Order: 02-13-06-23-06
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Chimney Rock National Monument, Major Lunar Standstill Closures
Date(s): Jul 10, 2023 - Dec 5, 2025
Forest Order: 02-13-06-23-03 Chimney Rock National Monument Major Lunar Standstill Closure
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Prescribed Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure - Dolores
Date(s): May 8, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023
Forest Order: 02-13-05-23-02
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SJNF-2022-04 - Occupancy and Use Restrictions - Chimney Rock National Monument
Date(s): Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2027
Forest Order: SJNF-2022-04
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Closure SJNF-2022-01 - Chicken Creek Ski Area
Date(s): Feb 2, 2022 - Feb 2, 2024
Forest Order: SJNF-2022-01
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Closure SJNF-2022-03-Ryman Creek Trail #734 Seasonal Trail Closure
Date(s): Feb 2, 2022 - Feb 2, 2027
Forest Order: SJNF-2022-03
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Closure SJNF-2022-02 - Grizzly Peak Research Natural Area Special Closure Order
Date(s): Feb 2, 2022 - Feb 2, 2029
Forest Order: SJNF-2022-02
Conditions
Campground Status
Status update 09/18/23
Pagosa Ranger District Road Status
Status updated 08/29/2023