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The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests-"Hidden Gem" of the Western Slope! Check us out!
Western Slope of Colorado
Joined August 2009
All lands managed by the GMUG will be under stage 1 fire prohibitions beginning July 3 at 12:01 a.m. through December 31, unless rescinded. See details here:
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The GMUG announces temporary closure of a short section of Cottonwood Road (National Forest System Road 504), from the intersection of Lockhart Road (NFSR 507) to the intersection of NFSR 504.1E, for public safety starting July 7. See full details here:
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Snowshed Fire Final Update. (June 25, 6 p.m.) — Fire officials have confirmed that the Snowshed Fire, which began on June 22, is now 100% contained thanks to the diligent efforts of local and federal firefighting crews. See full announcement here:
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June 24, 6 p.m., Snowshed Wildfire update. See full details here.
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June 24, Snowshed Wildfire update. See full details here.
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The GMUG's Norwood Ranger District announce temporary closure of Alta Lakes Road, National Forest System Road 632, due to deteriorating road conditions beginning June 13. See full details here
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The GMUG’s Grand Valley Ranger District announce Trickel Park road rehabilitation scheduled to begin Monday, June 2. For full details of this announcement, please visit
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The GMUG's Grand Valley Ranger District announces temporary closure of Little Bear Campground and the Island Lake day-use area for reconstruction and rehabilitation starting June 2. For more information visit:
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The GMUG’s Grand Valley Ranger District announces summer reopening of the Grand Mesa Visitor Center starting May 23. For visitor center hours and the full details of this announcement, please visit
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The Gunnison Ranger District with the GMUG announce updated occupancy and use regulations for the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness area. The district would like to highlight, in addition to the original regulations, campfires are now prohibited above 11,000 feet in elevation.
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Outfitters and guides interested in fishing and off-highway vehicle special use permits are encouraged to participate in the forest’s public request for information. Visit our special use permits page for details and required documents at
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GMUG National Forests announce temporary closure of Bear Creek National Recreation Trail for reconstruction efforts from May through October. The trail will be closed Monday through Friday but will remain open on weekends. For more details, visit:
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GMUG National Forests announce temporary closure of the Blue Lakes area for trailhead construction and restoration efforts, beginning June 2. The closure is expected to remain through August 2025 and will be lifted as soon as it is safe to access the area.
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GMUG National Forests announce two projects at the Gunnison Ranger District, which are expected to bring minor traffic delays and limited closures on National Forest Service Road (NFSR) 744, beginning early May. For press release and full details, visit:
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#SteamboatRocksRX Update - On April 23,.Fire managers were able to successfully treat 175 acres today thanks to joint agency resources including the Skyway Suppression Module, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team, the Sentinel Suppression Module and GMUG fire managers.
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GUNNISON, Colo. (April 22, 2025) — Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests are planning a prescribed fire, projected to start as early as April 28, depending on weather, ground and vegetation conditions.
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GMUG NFs are planning a prescribed fire, projected to start as early as April 21. The prescribed burn will be located south of Lands’ End Road and east of National Forest System Road #101, 20 miles east of Grand Junction, Colorado, within Mesa County. See website for more.
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