The GMUG National Forests are planning prescribed fires during the fall, winter and spring seasons. Each prescribed fire start date will differ based on several factors, such as fuels moisture levels and weather. See updates here: inciweb.wildfire.gov/inciden…

*Forest Service to Temporarily Close National Forest System Road 788 for Bridge Installation* The closure begins Monday, Sept. 28, and is expected to remain in place through Friday, Oct. 2, weather and operations permitting.

*Now Recruiting: Greater Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Committee* Nominations open Sept. 21 – Dec. 20 (90 days) Learn more about how to apply: fs.usda.gov/r02/working-with… Questions? Email [email protected]

The GMUG National Forests have reduced previously established closure areas associated with the Gold Mountain and Elk wildfires. Updated closure boundaries went into effect August 24 at 5 p.m. and remain in place through Dec. 1. See full closure order: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

*Dallas Area closed to public during construction work* The GMUG will temporarily close NFS lands in the immediate vicinity of Dallas Trailhead on County Road 17 beginning Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. See details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts

Lake Irwin Campground and Day Use Area will undergo site modernization starting Sept. 2026, requiring full demolition and reconstruction of facilities. See full details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/recreat…

*Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Move to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting Aug. 20.* Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/… News Release: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/newsroo…

The GMUG will temporarily close Ophir Pass Road (National Forest System Road 630) on weekdays beginning Aug. 24 to ensure public safety during hazardous‑materials removal and construction work at the abandoned New Dominion Mine. Order will be posted here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts

*Island Lake Road Closure Begins for Powerline Burial Project* The west end of Island Lake Road, National Forest System Road 116, has closed to allow crews to bury a powerline beneath a section of the roadbed. See order here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests’ Gunnison Ranger District has reduced the closure area in the vicinity of the Elk Wildfire effective July 29 at 12:01 a.m. See details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

*GMUG National Forests expand Elk Fire closure area* Effective July 15 at noon, Gunnison Ranger District has expanded the closure area in the vicinity of the Elk Wildfire . See full order details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

Elk Fire Prompts Gunnison Ranger District Road Closure, Alpine Road (NFSR 7868) Full order details can be found here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

The GMUG will implement a temporary closure in the Governor Basin area to protect public health and safety during a time‑critical removal action at the abandoned Governor Basin Mine Site. In effect July 13–25 and Aug. 3–Nov. 30. See full details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

GMUG National Forests are responding to a wildfire, named Elk Fire, burning in the Uncompahgre Wilderness, located between the Elk Creek and Little Elk Creek drainages, approximately 3.5 miles west of Highway 149. For more details visit: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/newsroo…

Governor Basin Area to Close for Cleanup Work. The closures will be in effect July 13–25 and again August 3–November 30 unless rescinded sooner. See details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

*GMUG National Forests expand Gold Mountain Fire closure area* See full details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

For the safety of firefighters and the public, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests’ Ouray Ranger District has implemented a fire closure area in the vicinity of the Gold Mountain Fire. See details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

*GMUG National Forests Move to Stage 2 Fire Restiction July 1* Based on persistent severe fire conditions, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests will begin Stage 2 Fire Restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1. See details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…

Gold Mountain Fire Update The fire is currently mapped at 7,103 acres. Firefighters are actively applying multiple suppression tactics. See full details here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/newsroo…

*Gunnison National Forest Moves to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions* See full alert here: fs.usda.gov/r02/gmug/alerts/…