Temporary Closings of Road Portions, Some Parking Lots, and Two Camping Areas
Until the possibility of flood erosion is over, the last one mile of road to the Cliff Dwellings is open only for day-use vehicle traffic starting at the West Fork Bridge, and is closed between 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM. The Cliff Dwellings hours are 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The Cliff Dwellings parking lot and the Upper and Lower Scorpion campgrounds parking areas are day-use (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) only for tours and picnicking, with no overnight camping or parking. The parking lots at the West Fork Trail Head (to USFS Trail 151) and the TJ Corral and Trail Head (USFS Trail 729) are open only for walk-in use by hikers and backpackers, with parking for those users available at Woody's Corral.
Woody's Corral and the Trail Head (USFS Trail 160) parking area, just before the West Fork Bridge, are open for day and overnight camping and parking. Also open for day and overnight parking are the Visitor Center parking lot and the Middle Fork Trail Head (USFS Trail 157) parking area.
These closings and restrictions will remain until flood threats have passed, and could be expanded as conditions change. Please call the Visitor Center at 575-536-9461 for up to date information.
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