The public affairs staff of the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland maintains this official account.

Northern Colorado
Joined April 2011
Thanks to volunteers from Backbone Adventures and Big Thompson 4x4 Club for supplying materials and replacing almost 300 feet of fencing in the Johnny Park area. The fencing helps to protect the surrounding forest from damage by clearly defining the access roads and parking area.
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Access Update: The Buckhorn Bunkhouse and Assistant Ranger Cabin, located at the Buckhorn Ranger Station on Canyon Lakes Ranger District, are now available for reservation. Find information and make reservations here: recreation.gov/camping/camps…
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Reservations for the Red Feather Assistant Ranger Cabin, Stub Creek Cabin and Buckhorn Ranger Cabin go live Friday, March 14 on recreation.gov. Reservations begin in late May and are available through Sept. 28 with a 2 night minimum stay.
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Pierson Park Road, south of Estes Park, is temporarily closed for fuels treatment work on 269 acres. Although the road is typically closed this time of year, this is for all uses on the road and 500 feet on either side for public safety. Learn more at fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-….
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
Crews worked on containment line with help from aircraft and a dozer. Resources plan to continue working on containment in the morning. #Deadhorsefire At 5 p.m. crews responded to another fire start northwest of Black Mountain. Air resources were sent and little heat remains.
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USFS fire crews are responding to a 2 acre wildland fire near Forest Service Roads 182 and 315B. Additional resources from Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Albany County, and Livermore Fire Protection District, air resources and heavy equipment are en route. #DeadhorseFire
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Thanks to incredible work by Forest Service employees, volunteers, and contractors, numerous roads and trails on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District impacted by the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire have reopened; other areas are closed for project work. Learn more: fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
The #PearlFire is estimated at 78 acres, 0% containment. 50 personnel are working the fire & more have been ordered. Current air resources include 3 air tankers & 3 helicopters. manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
09-16-2024 11:55:29 Larimer County, CO - Wildfire Mandatory Evacuations ordered for Crystal Lakes, south of Black Mountain and north of Lake Erie. EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY. Text LCEVAC to 888777 for updates. Go to nocoalert.org for a map of the ev manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
If you’ve been impacted by the #AlexanderMountainFire & need help navigating services, call 866-760-6489 or visit 211colorado.org to connect with 211-Colorado. Multilingual assistance is available. manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
Structure damage confirmed in #AlexanderMountainFire. Read more: larimer.gov/spotlights/2024/…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
Smoke from the #AlexanderMountainFire, #StoneCanyonFire, and #QuarryFire impacting the Front Range, plus smoke from out-of-state impacting Eastern Plains. Details: tinyurl.com/3f8kcz6e And high ozone expected from Ft Collins->Pueblo. More info: tinyurl.com/mrnpuutf
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
07-29-2024 12:53:41 Larimer County, CO - Wildfire - Voluntary Evacuations ordered for citizens off of CR86C, north of Rustic and citizens off of Glade Rd from HWY 34 north to Indian Creek, and citizens off CR18E from CR31 to CR 29. GATHER ESSENTIAL manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
07-29-2024 12:47:36 Larimer County, CO - Mandatory Evacuations ordered for Alexander Mountain Fire. Citizens previously on Voluntary Evacuation status including Waltonia Rd, Sylvan Dale to Ellis Ranch, and Eden Valley to Sunrise Ranch are now under manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
#AlexanderMountainFire update. Evacuation Centers have been set up at Namaqua Elementary School - 209 N Namaqua Ave and at the Estes Park Events Complex in Estes Park 1125 Rooftop Way. Evac location for animals is The Ranch 5290 Arena Circle. manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
07-29-2024 12:12:23 Larimer County, CO - Voluntary Evacuations ordered for a wildfire near Storm Mountain. Citizens in the area of Waltonia Road, Eden Valley to Sunrise Ranch, and Sylvan Dale to Ellis Ranch please GATHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS AND PREPARE manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
07-29-2024 11:53:46 Larimer County, CO - Mandatory Evacuations ordered for wildfire near Storm Mountain. Drake to Dam Store along Highway 34 including Storm Mountain and Palisade Mountain need to EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY. Text LCEVAC to 888777 for upd manager.everbridge.net/pub/1…
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
Highway 34 is currently closed between County Road 29 and County Road 43 due to the wildfire west of Sylvandale Ranch, named the Alexander Mountain Fire. Please avoid the area. (1/2) #AlexanderMountainFire
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The Canyon Lakes Ranger District is excited to announce the Redfeather Assistant Ranger Cabin is now available for reservation on Recreation.gov, with reservations beginning July 18. Learn more at fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/news-….
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Canyon Lakes Ranger RD retweeted
Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in effect for portions of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. Stage 1 restrictions limit where fires are allowed and what type of fires visitors can have in those places. For more info fs.usda.gov/alerts/arp/alert…
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