Divide Ranger District - Current Roads Status
Seasonal Road Conditions
LAST UPDATED: May 5, 2025 by AC
Spring
Spring closures vary depending upon conditions but generally are in place from March 15 to May 15. Spring closures protect soft roadbeds from damage and also help protect big game during late winter and early spring. Unless otherwise posted, all roads are open to non-motorized use. When roads begin to open, be prepared to still turn around if you encounter patches of snow, ice, mud, or soft roads.
Summer
Forest roads are generally all open by the end of June unless they are closed due to a special order. Monsoons can bring heavy rains and flooding. Look ahead at the weather before you plan your trip. If there are many heavy rain events roads may be in worse condition or even washed out.
Fall
Roads will be accessible until snow falls. Snow can fall as early as September or not until December; please plan accordingly.
Winter
Most forest roads are closed or inaccessible due to snow. A few roads are plowed by the county to provide access to reservoirs including Road Canyon Reservoir and Beaver Creek Reservoir.
Divide Roads Status
The table below lists the majority of roads on the Divide District. For information on a road not listed below, please contact the district office. In general, most roads are open by May 16 and are closed by snow by the end of December.
Road Number | Road Name | Status | Comments |
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14 | Pinos Creek | Closed | |
28 | Rock Creek | Open | |
264 | Dry Creek | Open | |
265.1A | Archery | Open | |
267 | Bonafacio | Open | |
268 | Gulch access | Open | |
269 | Nicomodes | Open | |
270 | Limekiln | Open | |
327 | Cedar Springs | Closed | |
329 | East Fork Pinos | Closed | |
330 | Summitville | Closed | Summer: 4x4 recommended. |
331 | West Fork Pinos | Closed | |
332 | West Pinos | Closed | |
333 | Schraeder Creek | Closed | |
345 | Del Norte Peak | Closed | Summer: Usually accessible by passenger car to Shady Trailhead, rough road beyond the trailhead, 4x4 recommended. |
350 | Willow Creek | Closed | |
350.2B | Willow Park | Closed | |
359 | Cross Creek | Closed | Current: Rough and rocky road- OHV recommended. |
360 | Beaver Creek | Partially Open | Gated just south of Beaver Creek Reservoir. Million Reservoir is open. |
361 | Little Beaver | Closed | Closed to wheeled traffic |
380 | Park Creek | Partially Open | Park Creek Road is gated just east of Summitville near the intersection of Road 300 & 244. Road 380 heading south toward Elwood Pass is snowed in and not accessible. May encounter mud/snow at higher elevations, please turn around if you do. Connecting roads (360 and 330) are still closed, you must enter/exit Park Creek at Highway 160. Summer: Rough but usually passable in a passenger car to Summitville. |
381 | Fox Mountain | Closed | |
388 | Bonito | Closed | Rough, rocky, and narrow road. |
390 | Pass Creek | Closed | Summer: Provides access to Tucker Ponds and Tucker Ponds Campground. Accessible to Tucker Ponds in a passenger car, beyond a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. |
391 | Alberta Park | Closed | Closed to wheeled vehicles. |
402 | Lobo Overlook | Closed | Rough road but usually passible in passenger car. |
410 | Big Meadows | Open | |
430 | Lake Fork | Partially Open | Open to Shaw Lake |
433 | Decker Creek (Metroz Lake) | Open | Very rocky, high clearance 4x4 road. Metroz Lake is private with no public access. |
502 | East Willow (Creede) | Closed | |
502.1A | East Willow (Phoenix Park) | Closed | Possible washout at Whited Creek. Very rocky, high clearance 4x4 road best traveled by Off Highway Vehicles. |
503 | West Willow | Closed | Summer: All wheel or 4x4 passable from Creede to Equity Mine (part of the Bachelor Loop. Beyond Equity Mine, high clearance and 4x4 highly recommended. |
503.1A | West Willow | Closed | |
504 | Bachelor | Open | All wheel drive or 4x4 recommended for the Bachelor Loop due to steep sections and loose gravel. |
505 | Rat Creek | Closed | Narrow, rough and rocky. Please stay on the road. |
505.1A | Oso Creek | Closed | Vehicle width restricted to 48" past Oso Creek. |
506 | Bear Town | Closed | The rough road requires 4x4 and high clearance. |
507 | Miners Creek | Open | |
508 | Shallow Creek | Closed | |
509 | Santa Maria/Seepage | Partially Open | Road 509 open from southern end to Santa Maria Reservoir. Northern portion near North Clear Creek Falls is closed. |
510 | North Clear Creek | Open | Open to North Clear Creek Falls only (as of 4/24/2025). |
513 | Rito Hondo | Open | Reservoir is refilling. Fishing stock will not be fishable for 3-5 years. |
513.1A | Continental Reservoir | Closed | |
514 | Black Mountain | Open | |
515 | Hermit Lakes | Open | Winter: Plowed by private |
516 | Mason Creek | Open | |
518 | Carson | Open | Deep ruts, loose rocks, steep, and technical road. |
518.1A | Carson | Open | |
518.1B | Heart Lake | Open | |
520 | Rio Grande Reservoir | Partially Open | General information: Winter: Plowed to Road Canyon Reservoir by the County. Summer: Passenger car accessible to Lost Trail Trailhead. Beyond Lost Trail, high clearance and 4x4 required, expect some technical spots, deep ruts, and loose rocks. Expect high waters at the Pole Creek crossing after rains and in spring. |
521 | House Canyon | Closed | Closed to wheeled vehicles. Provides access to Regan Lake. |
522 | Fern Creek | Closed | |
523 | Middle Creek | Partially Open | Open to Love Lake. Summer: Road ends at trailhead. Passable in passenger car to Love Lake, beyond 4x4 needed. |
524 | Copper Creek | Closed | Provides access to Copper Creek Falls. |
525 | Gold Bar | Open | |
526 | Red Mountain Creek | Closed | Gated at 526 turnoff near Spar City. Provides access to Ivy Creek Trailhead. |
527 | Ivy Creek | Closed | |
528 | Lime Creek | Closed | |
532 | Bristol Head | Closed | Last mile is very rough. |
532.2A | Crystal | Closed | Very rough road. |
533 | Sawmill Canyon | Closed | Access to Stage Station Flats and Lost Lakes (private) |
547 | Jarosa Mesa | Closed | Closed to wheeled vehicles. |
600 | Pool Table | Partially Open | Open up to Hansen Mill dispersed camping area. |
600.3A | Closed | ||
601 | Blue Park | Closed | |
602 | Blue Park Timber | Closed | |
610 | Alder | Closed | Summer: Road is damaged. 4 wheel drive and high clearance strongly recommended. Passenger cars are NOT recommended. |
614 | Bear | Closed | |
616 | Shearing (Alpine North) | Closed | |
617 | Closed | ||
630 | Agua Ramon | Closed | |
640 | Embargo Creek (Cathedral CG) | Open | |
644 | Seitz | Open | Road 655 is impassable due to a washout near the junction with 655. |
646 | Old Woman Creek | Open | |
650 | Baughman Creek/Groundhog | Closed | |
659 | La Ventana (Natural Arch Access) | Open | Provides access to the Natural Arch. |
660 | Connection from Old Woman Creek Rd to County Rd 33/38A | Open | Provides access to road 659 and the Natural Arch. |
670 | La Garita | Open |