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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CPW removes invasive carp species from Arvada pond

May 13, 2024

Northeast Region

CPW continues fight against aquatic nuisance species in Colorado’s lakes and reservoirs; provides ANS media kit

May 10, 2024

Statewide

Construction project to start May 14 at Sweitzer Lake State Park

May 10, 2024

Southwest Region

Respect nature and mothers in the wild, leave young wildlife alone

May 09, 2024

Statewide

Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) app adds new wildfire alert feature for outdoor recreationists

May 09, 2024

Statewide

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting recap for May 1 - 2

May 08, 2024

Statewide

Paonia State Park now wakeless on Tuesdays

May 08, 2024

Southwest Region

CPW implements public fish salvage at Lake Avery ahead of rehabilitation project

May 07, 2024

​​Northwest Region

Hunters invited to shooting range demonstration of non-lead ammo

May 06, 2024

Northeast Region