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Current Conditions

Alerts

Danger

• Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

  Alert 1 , Severity ,danger ,, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Fires are not allowed. Gas stoves are allowed but must be a minimum of 3 feet away from flammable material. Smoking is only allowed inside an enclosed vehicle or trailer.

Park Closure

• Annual Climbing Closure

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Annual Climbing Closure The annual closure for the protection of nesting raptors is in effect through July 15, 2018.
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Information

• East Portal Road

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

• Curecanti Creek Trail is Open

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Curecanti Creek Trail is Open Our trail crew completed bridge repairs earlier than expected and the trail is entirely open.

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Updated June 14, 2018

Campgrounds

Elk Creek: OPEN, and water is available.
Lake Fork: OPEN, and water is available.
Stevens Creek: OPEN, and water is available.
Cimarron: OPEN, and water is available.
Red Creek: OPEN, and water is available.
Dry Gulch: OPEN, and water is available.
Ponderosa: OPEN, and water is available.
East Portal: OPEN, and water is available.

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