Rocky Mountain Region

Road Conditions

Don't be delayed on the road! Click on the links below to check up-to-date road and travel reports for the following states in the Rocky Mountain area:

Campground Status

Is your favorite campsite in your favorite campground open or closed? Click on the tent below to check a Rocky Mountain Region's campground status.

Purchase firewood locally to protect our forests. Destructive insects and diseases can get a free ride into our Region in firewood brought in from out of state. For more information, contact the USDA Forest Service Forest Health Management office at (303) 275-5463 and check out the flyer below.

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Safety

The best way to stay safe is to adequately prepare for your trip. Knowledge of the area, weather, and your body limitations can help ensure an enjoyable trip.

Restrictions & Closures

The Regional Forester and Forest Supervisors may issue orders that restrict or close certain areas for several reasons: fire activity, wildlife safety or unsafe conditions. Please check the individual Forest or Grassland's Web site for specific information.

Fires & Emergencies

When Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect, campfires and charcoal barbeques are allowed ONLY in designated fire grills in Forest Service-developed campgrounds. If you are camping outside of a developed campground, called dispersed camping, during Stage 1 fire restrictions, no open fires are allowed. You may use ONLY propane or white gas stoves.

Check the Forest and Grassland Web sites for current information on prescribed burns, wildland fires, and/or other fire emergencies. Check the links below for National, State, and County fire information:

• Colorado State & County Fire Restrictions - Links to Colorado County and National Forest Fire Restriction Web sites.
• Wyoming State & County Fire Restrictions - Links to Wyoming County and National Forest Fire Restriction Web sites.
• National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) - The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho is the nation's support center for wildland firefighting.
• Geospatial Multi-Agency Coordination (GeoMAC) - The Geospatial Multi-Agency Coordination Group is an internet-based mapping application originally designed for fire managers to access online maps of current fire locations. These maps are now available to the general public.