Forest Service, ARP

Make a difference this summer by volunteering with the Sulphur Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Follow the link to learn more. volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-op…

Get real-world experience during a summer internship through the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland. Learn more about SCA internships and how to apply at thesca.org/join-the-crew.

Overnight permits for Indian Peaks Wilderness go on sale Tuesday, March 3 at 8 a.m. MST. Permits are required for individuals and groups backpacking in Indian Peaks from June 1 – Sept. 15. Find trip-planning resources and information at: fs.usda.gov/r02/arp/recrea…

Permits to harvest Forest Products, including mushrooms, shrub and tree transplants and fence posts/poles for 2026-2027 go on sale starting Monday, March 2. Find more information on pricing and harvesting regulations on our website: fs.usda.gov/r02/arp/permit…

Work is underway in the Gold Lake and Taylor Mountain area to prepare the area for future prescribed burns. Use caution near work zones and follow posted signs. For more info: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/59ba8a…

The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland is hiring seasonal employees for the summer. Local residents are encouraged to apply. Visit USAJOBS.gov to see open positions and check our website for more information: fs.usda.gov/r02/arp/workin…

Summer is just around the corner, start planning for those adventures today! From campground reservations to timed-entry reservations read our Know Before You Go reminders for summer here: fs.usda.gov/r02/arp/newsro…

Magic Feather & Salt Cabin RX Burn Feb. 8, 2026 Safety Update: After monitoring weather forecasts and conditions on the ground, fire managers have decided to postpone ignitions for both prescribed burns until conditions are favorable.

Safety Alert: Firefighters are monitoring conditions to begin prescribed burns in the Roosevelt National Forest. These two project areas are the Magic Feather and Salt Cabin prescribed burns. Find more information about these prescribed burns on Inciweb: inciweb.wildfire.gov

Applications are now being accepted for full-time volunteer positions staffing a remote visitor center on the Roosevelt National Forest for summer 2026. Visit volunteer.gov to learn more and apply: volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-op…

Access Alert: To protect nesting birds of prey during the nesting and breeding season, temporary closure orders will be placed in the Roosevelt National Forest starting February 1. To look at maps and read more about the closure orders visit our website: fs.usda.gov/r02/arp/alerts

Prescribed Fire Update: Crews on the Sulphur Ranger District are snowmobiling into pile burning locations in the St. Louis Creek and Fair Tracts areas. Smoke and flames may be visible from surrounding communities during burning. For more visit Inciweb: ow.ly/s3Am50Y0gYr

Starting January 21, 2026 a temporary closure order for motor vehicles has been put in place for Lake Granby, Willow Creek Reservoir, and Shadow Mountain Reservoir due to inconsistent and unsafe ice levels on the lakes. See the closure order here: fs.usda.gov/r02/arp/alerts…

Ski With a Ranger is starting in Eldora this winter, bringing education on local plants and animals, history and the National Forest system to the slopes. Join us at the top of Alpenglow lift 11:00 a.m. on Saturday Jan. 24.

Prescribed Fire Update: Crews on Sulphur and Canyon Lakes Ranger Districts are assessing conditions for continued pile burning in Larimer and Grand counties this week, with potential ignitions starting today. More information here: inciweb.wildfire.gov/coarf-arapaho-….

ACCESS REMINDER: The majority of seasonal roads on the Arapaho Roosevelt Pawnee are closed to motor vehicles. Seasonal closures help to protect road base and preserve wildlife winter habitat. Please respect posted and gated road closures. fs.usda.gov/r02/arp/maps-g…

PRESCRIBED FIRE UPDATE: Crews on Canyon Lakes Ranger District are evaluating conditions at pile burning locations with adequate snowpack. If conditions are appropriate, burning operations may be visible from Red Feather and Crystal Lakes. More info here: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-infor…

Safety Update – Ice conditions: Due to high temperatures and lack of snow, some lakes within the ANRA have not capped to a safe depth of a minimum of 6 inches of ice consistently throughout. For info on ice safety please see the CPW link: #230548828-773475996" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cpw.state.co.us/fishing/ice-fi…

The trailheads have reopened.

Safety Alert: The following trails and trailheads will be temporarily closed starting today. For more info on this incident: cpw.state.co.us/news Closures: - Garden Gate TH (Crosier Mt Trail 931) - Gravel Pit TH (Crosier Mt /Rainbow Trail 981) - Piper Meadows TH