Fire restrictionsColorado

San Juan National Forest

Campfire and fire-use rules for this area, with each localized order the land manager has published.

Campfires allowed.

Allowed

The San Juan National Forest page states it currently has no fire restrictions, effective September 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. The page lists fire danger as Moderate. It gives no localized fire-use restrictions, stove-specific rules, or order number. The page was last modified September 15, 2026, about a month before the retrieval date, so current status should be verified.

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Active wildfire

Active wildfire nearby, 9.8 mi from this area.

Fire Distance Size Contained Discovered
Gold Mountain 2 Miles N from Ouray, CO 9.8 mi 39,747 ac 92% Jun 27

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San Juan National Forest

Campfires allowed.

Allowed

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Shapes are approximate planning aids, not legal boundaries.

Current orders 2

Where Fire use Dates Source
La Plata Canyon Camping and Fire Restrictions La Plata Canyon; camping allowed only in Forest Service designated camping areas (Darby, La Plata City, Bay City, Miners Cabin, and Madden Creek) and developed campgrounds Since Sep 4, 2024 San Juan National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service
La Plata Canyon Camping and Fire Restrictions La Plata Canyon, outside Forest Service designated camping areas (Darby, La Plata City, Bay City, Miners Cabin, and Madden Creek) and developed campgrounds Since Sep 4, 2024 San Juan National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service

Standing rules 0

No standing localized rules.

Before you go

We track each forest's orders and alerts. Every rule links to its source. Rules change fast in fire season, so check with the forest before your trip. Posted signs and official orders always win.