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Alerts

When planning your visit, review Alerts, Closures, and Fire Restrictions that are in effect on San Juan National Forest. If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate district office.

Forest Alerts

  • Stage I Fire Restrictions

    Starting July 1st, 2025, the San Juan National Forest Zone 1 will go into Stage I Fire Restrictions.

    Alert Start Date: July 1st, 2025
  • Lemon Reservoir Restrictions

    The following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:

    Alert Start Date: June 30th, 2025
  • Cascade Flume Safety Closure

    Area closure: The purpose of this Order is for public health and safety during the Cascade Tacoma Flume repair. The recent failure of the flume resulted in infrastructure damage and a landslide that has destabilized the Described Area.

    Alert Start Date: June 13th, 2025
  • McPhee Reservoir Prohibitions

    The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and waters on the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest:

    Alert Start Date: April 23rd, 2025
  • Mancos/Dolores Camping Restrictions

    The following are prohibited on the National Forest System Lands on the Mancos-Dolores Ranger District, San Juan National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: February 2nd, 2025
  • Forest Orders

    Visit our Forest Order page for a list of all the current Forest Orders: Closures, Fire Restrictions, and Camping, Occupancy, and Use Restrictions.

    Alert Start Date: January 1st, 2025