Colorado River Emergency Closure

Effective immediately, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has issued an emergency closure for all public access and downstream recreation on the Colorado River starting at James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park in Fruita and extending to the Utah state line.  This closure is necessary for firefighter and public safety due to the Snyder Fire currently burning in McInnis Canyon.  Learn more.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife reopens Meeker Area office and two State Wildlife Areas

August 20, 2025

​​Northwest Region
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Adventure with care: Encouraging safe and sustainable summer fun

August 19, 2025

Statewide
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife implements voluntary fishing closures on portions of the White River

August 16, 2025

​​Northwest Region
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife implements a full-day voluntary fishing closure on the Crystal River

August 15, 2025

​​Northwest Region
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet August 21-22, 2025

August 14, 2025

Statewide

CPW, San Juan National Forest rescue unique native cutthroat trout from path of Stoner Mesa Fire

August 13, 2025

Southwest Region

Construction prompts emergency fish salvage at Narraguinnep Reservoir in Montezuma County

August 13, 2025

Southwest Region

Sweitzer Lake boat ramp reopens; Crawford counting down final days of 2025

August 12, 2025

Southwest Region
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Body recovered at Lake Pueblo State Park

August 12, 2025

Southeast Region