Fire restrictionsColorado

White River National Forest

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

Campfires allowed.

Allowed

The page says the White River National Forest will lift fire restrictions beginning Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, and lists an alert saying the forest is lifting fire restrictions on that date. It states there are no fire-related closures. Restrictions could be reinstated if conditions change. No localized camping fire-use rules are supported by the text.

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Active wildfire

Active wildfire nearby, 1.3 mi from this area.

Fire Distance Size Contained Discovered
Willow 6 Miles W from Leadville, CO 1.3 mi 7,259 ac 92% Jun 28
Dry Creek 3 Miles S from Rifle, CO 2.9 mi 316 ac 100% Jun 23

Fire data updates at 8 AM and 8 PM Pacific time. Fire locations are planning context, not an evacuation or safety tool. Follow official emergency alerts and closures.

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Fire restrictions · Colorado

White River National Forest

Campfires allowed.

Allowed

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Shapes are approximate planning aids, not legal boundaries.

Localized rules

No localized fire-use rules are published for this area. Check the official source before you go.

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.