Information

Currently, there are no fire restriction in effect on the Rio Grande National Forest. 

Please check our neighboring forests for their fire restrictions. 

• Carson National Forest
• Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests
• San Juan National Forest
• Pike, San Isabel National Forests

Counties may also have fire restrictions that apply to private lands, parks, and other areas outside of the National Forest. Check with the local county for fire restrictions and burn bans. 

There are no fire-related area closures are in effect on the Rio Grande National Forest.

Wildfires occur regularly during the summer months on the Rio Grande National Forest. But most garner little attention from the media and public. Unlike many of the "fire" national forests, the Rio's fire occurrence is relatively low. However, when we do have large wildfires, conditions are "just right" and the fires are likely to be very resistant to our control efforts. During these times are when you want to hear from us, and fast! You want to know if the fire will affect you and your family and friends. We get it, and we always do our best to get you that information in a timely manner. 

When A Fire is Starting to get Bigger (or is very visible)

We'll start to put out information on any wildfire that has the potential to be visible and cause concerns, as soon as we are able to gather quality information and put it in a format that is the most meaningful to you. We will not hastily put out unverified information that could prove to be more problematic than the lack of information.

 Here in the San Luis Valley, we will post news releases to the media and on our web pages. We also post updates frequently to Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). As the need for Information increases, we'll bring on additional PIO's, or Public Information Officers, to help us create Fact Sheets and Daily Update Reports, and populate Inciweb then venture out into the communities affected to provide on-site fire information.