Current Conditions

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District (Saratoga, Wyo.)

as of 9/24/2025

Lost Creek campground doesn't have water or trash.
Trash services are only available for the Brush Creek Visitor Center, Bottle Creek campground and Lake Marie.
Jack Creek campground is open, but doesn't have water.
Blackhall Lookout is open and reservations can be made at recreation.gov.
The Brush Creek Visitor Center is open Thursday - Monday, 9-5, and will be open through the first weekend in October.
Jack Creek Guard Station and Crew Quarters and Sandstone Cabin are open.
Six Mile trailhead, Hog Park Boat Dock, Ramp and Picnic Area and Mirror Lake Picnic and Fishing are open.
WYO 70 (Battle Pass) and WYO 130 (Snowy Range) are open for the season.
Brush Creek Work Center Barracks is closed for the summer season.

Douglas Ranger District (Douglas, Wyo.)

Laramie Peak

as of 9/24/2025

Please be advised after a significant rain, the switchbacks from Glendo on Horseshoe Creek to Esterbrook should not be driven with a camper.
All campgrounds and the LaPrele Guard Station are open and reservations can be made at recreation.gov.
During the Memorial Day weekend and in late September/early October, you may encounter cattle drives on Cold Springs Road and Fetterman Road, and cattle in the Esterbrook campground.
Do not attempt to drive on Black Mountain Lookout Road.

Thunder Basin National Grassland

as of 9/24/2025

A vault toilet has been installed at East Iron Creek Reservoir.
Conditions in many places are rough. The main roads, Dull Center, Steinle and Lynch, are in good shape, but many side roads have deep ruts and are not passable.
In the mining areas, County Roads 4, 69 and 83 have been relocated and are not accurately depicted on current maps. Use GPS or web-based mapping solutions to determine your current location.

Hahns Peak/Bears Ears District (Steamboat Springs, Colo.)

as of 9/25/2025

Hinman Park and Meadows campgrounds are closed.
The Slavonia trailhead, or the Zirkel Circle, has a $5 day use fee, but no permit is required. Please pay for the number of days that you are in the area and be aware camping is not allowed within 1/4 mile of Gilpin Lake, Gold Creek Lake and Three Island Lake.
All Day Use Areas are open and have a $5 parking fee.
Open Seasonal Gate Closures: 42, Seedhouse, 550, Buffalo Pass, and Elk Park. Keep in mind that some roads on the forest are inaccessible due to snow and other conditions.

Laramie Ranger District (Laramie, Wyo.)

as of 9/30/2025

Lake Owen, Nash Fork, Yellow Pine, Libby Creek Pine, Willow and Pelton Creek campgrounds are closed for the season.
Barber Lake and Fir picnic sites are closed for the season.
Lake Owen Boat Ramp and Lake Owen Trailhead are closed as fee sites (no fee, restrooms or trash), but still accessible.
Portions of FSR 543 will be closed temporarily due to culvert replacement. See press release for more information.
The North loop of North Fork campground, the Pole Mountain Unit roads and WYO 130 are open.
Lewis Lake and Libby Lake picnic sites are open.
Rob Roy campground and Boat Ramp are open.
The Centennial Visitor Center is open.
Libby Flats Observation Point is now a fee area, $5/day.

Parks Ranger District (Walden, Colo.)

as of 9/24/2025

All campground sites will be moved to first come, first served as of September 15.
Logging projects in the Snyder-Willow Creek, Teller City and Jack Park area are currently on hold until Winter, resuming in January 2026.
Single Track Trail Sections 1226, 1226.1B and 1226.1C will have a seasonal motorized vehicle closure, including e-bikes, starting September 7 - November 16.
There will be Motorized Vehicle Restrictions in place starting August 31 - November 16 on Forest Roads 730 and 735.
Grizzly Guard Station is closed under further notice.
There is potable water at Aspen Campground.
Big Creek and Teal Lake campground water systems are closed for the year.

Yampa Ranger District (Yampa, Colo.)

as of 9/30/2025

Crosho Lake has re-opened to the public.
ROAD CLOSURES: Intersection of Routt County Rd 15 and Routt County Rd 17 to Crosho Lake and Allen Basin Reservoir is closed.
Bear lake, Lynx and Blacktail campgrounds are closed for the season, and the gates are closed.
Horseshoe and Cold Springs campgrounds do not have water available.
The Scenic Byway/Dunckley Pass (CTY Rd 8) is now open.
The boat launch at Yamcolo Reservoir is not accessible due to lower water levels and shoreline receding approximately 30 yards.
Forest Service Road 900/Stillwater Trailhead is open to hikers and campers and is not part of the fire closure.