Some closures remain in the Cameron Peak Fire burn area due to safety hazards and recovery work, but progress continues to be made. Updates to the order include the opening of the Swamp Creek area road system, including FSR 171 and FSR 530. Old Flowers Road was also removed from the closure; however, this road is not open due to its regular seasonal closure.
These roads were removed from the closure thanks to the work of our recreation and fire staff, along with support from local four-wheel drive club volunteers. It is always best to check our road status page online for the latest as many roads seasonally close Dec. 1.
Although most of the Canyon Lakes Ranger District is open to non-motorized travel, the Roaring Creek Trail remains closed to all uses. These closures are in place for the safety of visitors, as well as natural resource protection.
It is important for visitors in the burn area to be aware of safety hazards within the burn scar, including but not limited to, falling trees, flood risks, stump holes and rock fall danger. Be sure to check local weather information. Your safety is your responsibility.
Many factors come into play when determining when an area can reopen and to what uses. Beyond the immediate risk of hazard trees, considerations need to be made for erosion control, road and trail stabilization issues, travel route interconnectivity, damaged infrastructure like bridges, and other recovery efforts. The Cameron Peak Fire burned more than 173,000 acres of National Forest System lands within its 208,913-acre scar.
To help people plan their visit, we recommend everyone checks our Know Before You Go page for helpful tips.
Jeff
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