Current Conditions

Alerts

Danger

• Water Quality Advisory - Toxic Algae on Blue Mesa Reservoir

  Alert 1 , Severity ,danger ,, Water Quality Advisory - Toxic Algae on Blue Mesa Reservoir NPS water quality staff have found more locations with toxic blue green algae. Originally found in the Iola Basin of Blue Mesa Reservoir, it's now also in Cebolla Basin. People and pets should avoid exposure to the reservoir water for now.
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Park Closure

• Low Water Levels Have Caused Early Boat Ramp Closures

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Low Water Levels Have Caused Early Boat Ramp Closures Iola and Lake Fork boat ramps are closed as it is no longer safe or feasible to launch at those locations. Elk Creek Boat Ramp is OPEN

Caution

• Low Water Navigational Hazards

  Alert 1 , Severity ,caution ,, Low Water Navigational Hazards Blue Mesa Reservoir may be depleted to a historical low level this fall. Boaters, please use extreme caution when navigating the reservoir as new hazards are being revealed daily.

Information

• East Portal Road

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, East Portal Road East Portal Road is OPEN.

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Updated October 12, 2018

Campgrounds

Elk Creek: OPEN, but water is NOT available.
Lake Fork: OPEN, but water is NOT available.
Stevens Creek: OPEN, but water is NOT available.
Cimarron: OPEN, but water is NOT available.
Red Creek: OPEN, but water is NOT available.
Dry Gulch: OPEN, but water is NOT available.
Ponderosa: OPEN, but water is NOT available.
East Portal: OPEN, but water is NOT available.

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Water is available at the Elk Creek Picnic Area (boat inspection station) throughout the year.