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 provides wolf update to Parks and Wildlife Commission

July 17, 2025

Statewide
Bull moose surrounded by trees

Join Colorado Parks and Wildlife for a fun wildlife viewing event, and possibly see a moose

July 17, 2025

​​Northwest Region
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides update on fishing closures for sections of the Yampa River

July 16, 2025

​​Northwest Region

Partnered effort Breeds Hope for Colorado’s Endangered Amphibian

July 15, 2025

Southeast Region
Wildfire smoke covers a mountain landscape with fire flames in the background

Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) app gives wildfire alerts to outdoor recreationists

July 14, 2025

Statewide
Bear gets into a campsite at Buckhorn Lakes near Montrose, Colorado. Keep your cooler secured when camping in Colorado to prevent conflicts with bear. Courtesy of CPW.

Watch out for bears while camping, hiking and backpacking in Colorado bear country

July 11, 2025

Statewide
Alpine Lake at State Forest State Park in Colorado

State Forest State Park announces trail closures for Michigan Ditch Mitigation project

July 11, 2025

​​Northwest Region
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet July 17-18, 2025

July 10, 2025

Statewide

Emergency fish salvage enacted at Summit Reservoir

July 10, 2025

Southwest Region