Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Gold Mountain Fire prompts Ouray Ranger District closures

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.

The closure area applies to all National Forest System lands within Ouray, Gunnison, and Hinsdale counties east of Hwy 550, south of Hwy 50, west of Pinnacle Ridge, north of Matterhorn Peak and Northeast of Cascade and Bridalveil creeks. A map of the area and full order details can be found here.

The closure restricts public access to all lands, roads and trails within the described area (see map), including:

* Big Cimarron Campground
* Beaver Lake Campground
* Silver Jack Boat Ramp
* Silver Jack Campground
* Jackson Guard Station

A violation of this closure order is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581



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