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Columbine Road Closure
Restrictions on camping, campfires, and access in the restricted area
Alert Start Date: June 4, 2015
Alert End Date: N/A
Order Number: ARP-CCRD-2015-02
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Closure of the Area in the Vicinity of Columbine Road, Columbine Campground and Pisgah Road to Dispersed Camping, Fires and Use after Sundown or before Sunrise Pursuant to Title 16 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 551 and 36 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) § 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within the Clear Creek Ranger District of the Arapaho National Forest that are located in Clear Creek County herein referred to as the “Restricted Area”. The restricted area is defined as within one-quarter mile of National Forest System Road (NFSR) #176.1 (Columbine Road) and NFSR #185.1 (Columbine Sale Road). The closure is located in T3S, R73W, sections 3, 4, and 10, 6th P.M. as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. The purpose of this Order is to ensure visitor safety; assure the protection of resources; address sanitation; and preserve the visual quality of the area.
PROHIBITIONS: 1. Camping within the Restricted Areas. 36 CFR § 261.58(e). 2. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire within the Restricted Area. 36 CFR § 261.52(a). 3. Being in the Restricted Area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR § 261.58(l).
EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this ORDER: 1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited 2. Persons who have a permit allowing them to camp or otherwise occupy the Columbine Campground. 3. Any Federal, State or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. This Order will be in effect when signed and will remain in effect until rescinded.