Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland open some developed recreation sites

On June 1, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, located along Colorado’s northern Front Range and Grand County, began reopening some developed recreation sites. For up-to-date information on re-openings, visit the forest recreation website. Fire restrictions remain in effect.

The Forest Service is reopening its sites in a phased approach, allowing us to remain responsive to our local conditions. We are committed to maximizing public access to the national forests and grasslands while ensuring employee and visitor safety. In some cases, employees need additional time to prepare facilities and to ensure the necessary personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies are readily available with a sustainable supply. Those areas not opening June 1 are identified on our recreation conditions report. For a full list of campground status, check dates on our campground table. Open campgrounds will have restroom facilities available to campers.

“While we understand there may be some excitement to return to recreation areas on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, there may be limited services or spaces available,” said Forest Supervisor Monte Williams. “We ask that visitors please continue to follow local, state and federal guidelines to stay safe and practice social distancing.”

Visitors may experience some changes at developed recreation sites, including some first-come, first-served campgrounds adding reservation options, closed individual sites within campgrounds to provide for social distancing, the closure of all group sites through June 30 at a minimum and a few select locations closed for the 2020 season.

Visitors are asked to stay as local as possible when choosing a site to visit and to pack out everything they bring, especially trash and human waste. Certain services may still be unavailable, so visitors are asked to plan accordingly and to remain flexible. Visitors are also urged to take the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) along with local health and safety guidance. Tips for preventing illnesses like the coronavirus are available from the CDC website. If an area is crowded, please find another location.

Fire restrictions are in place until rescinded to enhance public and firefighter safety, protect natural and cultural resources and help minimize human-caused wildfires. It is important to check with the local county you plan to visit as many also have fire and recreational shooting restrictions in place.








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