Colorado park closures & advisories

National Park Service

Until further notice, East Portal Road and campground are closed due to flood damage.

Updated Jul 17, 2026

National Park Service

Until further notice, East Portal Road and campground are closed due to flood damage.

Updated Jul 17, 2026

National Park Service

Beginning Tuesday, July 21, through Thursday, July 23, Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians for road maintenance. This closure will occur at the Wild Basin Entrance Station and will include the entire two-mile section of the road to the…

Updated Jul 16, 2026

National Park Service

Due to very high fire danger, the extended weather forecast, and current fire activity in the State of Colorado, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are now in effect within Rocky Mountain National Park. When Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are in effect, this means that all campfires, including charcoal briquette fires are not permit…

Updated Jun 29, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Make sure to take weather into consideration when visiting. Carry water and use sunscreen to reduce the risk of heat injuries during your visit.

Updated Mar 24, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Until further notice, the following are PROHIBITED in all park areas: (1) Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal fires or pellet grills, or any other open burning. Properly shielded, self-contained propane or liquid-fueled camp stoves and grills, lanterns, or other heated devi…

Updated Jun 30, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Until further notice, the following are PROHIBITED in all park areas: (1) Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal fires or pellet grills, or any other open burning. Properly shielded, self-contained propane or liquid-fueled camp stoves and grills, lanterns, or other heated devi…

Updated Jun 30, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Due to the extremely dry conditions and high fire danger all fires are prohibited. Only petroleum or propane-fueled stoves or grills are allowed in backcountry/river campsites, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Fireworks are never allowed. Smoke only inside vehicles.

Updated Jun 26, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

As of 12pm on June 29th Great Sand Dunes officially entered stage 2 fire restrictions due to ongoing dry, warm, and windy conditions. During stage 2 fire restrictions the following requirements are in effect: Prohibited: Open flame including fire, campfire, stove fire, charcoal grills and barbeques, coal and wood burni…

Updated Jul 7, 2026

National Park Service

Currently, there is no visitor center for Amache National Historic Site. There is a museum in the town of Granada that is operated by Amache Preservation Society. Learn more at amache.org

Updated Mar 18, 2024Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Cell phone voice and data coverage is very limited in the park and surrounding area.

Updated Aug 8, 2023

National Park Service

If you see a dead bat or a bat acting strangely at the fort, please do not touch or move it. Report the location of the animal to park staff.

Updated May 28, 2026

National Park Service

Regularly scheduled guided tours provide access into furnished rooms and explore the fort’s role in Westward Expansion and the reconstruction of the fort in 1976.

Updated Dec 1, 2025Official notice ↗

National Park Service

The design of the reconstructed fort fails to meet accessibility, fire, and life-safety requirements of 1976. A lack of code compliant components such as emergency lighting, illuminated exit signage, panic hardware on doors, and outwardly swinging exit doors results in a limitation of 49 occupants for visitor operation…

Updated Nov 25, 2025Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Entry into the reconstructed fort is limited to the central plaza on scheduled days. For your safety respect all closures and restrictions. Guided tours provide access into additional areas.

Updated Nov 25, 2025Official notice ↗

National Park Service

A 1/4 mile (1,275 feet) walk on a paved trail from the parking area is required to reach the gate of the fort. At the end of your visit, you'll return to your vehicle along the same path.

Updated Nov 24, 2025Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Black Canyon's operations are now cashless. South Rim Campground is by reservation only via Recreation.gov. East Portal & North Rim campground sites are first-come first-served and accept payment using Scan & Pay through Recreation.gov's mobile app.

Updated Apr 15, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Fire danger is extremely high. No fires (charcoal or wood) are permitted anywhere in the park, including in the campground. No smoking outside of your vehicle. Fireworks are always banned. Check vehicles for dragging chains. Be safe and fire aware!

Updated Jul 8, 2026

National Park Service

June 30 through August 7, from 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, mason workers will be repointing Devils Kitchen Picnic Shelter to improve the integrity and stability of the structure. The restrooms will remain open, but the picnic tables may be inaccessible during construction.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

National Park Service

Vegetation crews will be removing encroaching plants along Rim Rock Drive to increase roadside visibility for drivers. Crews will start at the west entrance headed eastbound, and traffic will be reduced to one lane in sections where the crew is working. Vehicles may be stopped temporarily, but delays should last no mor…

Updated Jun 16, 2026

National Park Service

Monday-Thursday and some Fridays, 7 am to 4:30 pm, mid-May through August, expect trail maintenance on lower Monument Canyon Trail. Work will take place on the lower 2.5 miles of the trail, from the lower trailhead up to the Wedding Canyon intersection at Independence Monument. No closures are currently scheduled, thou…

Updated May 15, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Wildfires are occurring in the region. Water scooping airplanes are using the reservoir. Please use caution and stay clear of areas where water scooping operations are occurring.

Updated Jul 14, 2026

National Park Service

Entrance fees and pass purchases must be made with a credit/debit card or payment app on a mobile device. Electronic payment reduces transaction times, saves money, and improves accountability.

Updated Dec 28, 2023

National Park Service

The following locations shall be closed to public entry: 20 yards on both sides or shorelines of Sand Creek from the junction of the creek and the Music Pass Trail, downstream to where the Music Pass Trail connects to the Sand Ramp Trai from 12:00 a.m. on July 26th, 2026 and remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on August…

Updated Jul 21, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

The water line to the dump station is broken. Rinse water and potable water not available at RV dump station in the park. Estimated date of water service restored will be late July 2026.

Updated Jul 7, 2026

National Park Service

Speed limits for the park include 30 MPH near the park boundary and Great Sand Dunes Sign, and as low as 10 MPH near the Headquarters and Entrance Station. Speed limits are in place to protect park visitors, pedestrians, and wildlife in the park. Please drive carefully and responsibly.

Updated Feb 17, 2026

National Park Service

Sand boarding and sand sled rentals are located in local communities surrounding the park. Visitors are encouraged to arrange rentals BEFORE coming to the park.

Updated Dec 22, 2025Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Due to the need for improvements in Piñon Flats Campground, sites can be reserved 3 months in advance beginning in 2026.

Updated Sep 10, 2025

National Park Service

The voicemail for the main park phone line (970-562-4282) is not functioning reliably. People are advised to call during business hours in order to speak with a ranger.

Updated Jan 22, 2026

National Park Service

The park now accepts only mobile or electronic payments for entrance & camping fees. You can reserve campsites and buy entrance passes on Recreation.gov, or only use debit/credit cards to pay in person.

Updated Jul 3, 2024Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Far View Sites and Cedar Tree Tower are closed for road improvements. Road work along the first four miles of the park road from the entrance station will begin in early summer. Delays of up to 30 minutes are possible - please check the park map before your visit. Wetherill Mesa Road has compacted gravel for 30 feet; m…

Updated May 26, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Due to some unexpected technical issues that are impacting recent transponder sales and renewals, Rocky Mountain National Park is temporarily pausing the sale and renewal of transponder devices. Updates will be posted on the park webpage.

Updated Jun 29, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

All visitor Services are available at the Historic Site, 23 miles northeast of Eads, Colorado. The Center for Sand Creek Massacre Studies located in Eads, Colorado is available for appointment only research requests.

Updated Nov 24, 2025Official notice ↗

National Park Service

In order to reach the Sand Creek Massacre Site, visitors must travel on at least 8 miles of unpaved roads. We are not able to guarantee road conditions of county roads 54 or W after spring storms.

Updated Nov 24, 2025Official notice ↗