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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.
Alert Start Date: July 1, 2024
Alert End Date: July 31, 2027
Rec Sites Affected:
Order Number: 02-12-00-24-11
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551, and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on all National Forest System (NFS) lands and trails within the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness in the San Isabel and Rio Grande National Forests shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area” and “Described Trails”):
- Entering or being in the Described Area with a group of more than 15 people or a group of more than 25 people and livestock. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(f)
- Camping within 100 feet of any stream or 300 feet of any lake, except in sites with posted signs authorizing camping. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e)
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire within 100 feet of any stream or 300 feet of any lake. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a)
- Hitching, tethering, or hobbling any pack or saddle animal within 100 feet of any stream or 300 feet of any lake. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(aa)
- Possessing a dog or other animal that is not leashed or verbally controlled. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(s)
- Shortcutting a switchback in the Described Trails. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(e)
- Possessing or using a wagon, cart, or other vehicle, except wheelchairs as a necessary medical device. 36 C.F.R. § 261.57(h)