Ferris Fire area closure in effect

Multiple roads and trails are closed until further notice due to an active wildfire

Dolores, CO, June 28, 2026 — For the safety of firefighters and the public, the San Juan National Forest Dolores Ranger District has implemented a fire area closure in the vicinity of the Ferris Fire, approximately 30 miles northwest of Dolores and 10 miles east of Cahone, CO. Find the full closure order and map here San Juan National Forest | Ferris Fire Area, Trail and Road Closure | Forest Service. The closure restricts public access to all lands, roads, and trails within the described area (see map), including:

All access points to the Bradfield Bridge campground

All campgrounds upriver to the base of McPhee Dam.

Dry Canyon recreation area and NFSR 510 are open, but the public should avoid lands, roads, and trails west of the NFSR 510.

Violations of the closure order are punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.

For updated information on the Ferris Fire, visit the Ferris Fire InciWeb page or Facebook page. You can also contact the incident public information team with specific questions at 661-990-4727 or [email protected].

Alerts

Red Flag Warning

RED FLAG WARNING in effect for Tuesday, June 30

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon- 9:00 pm on Tuesday.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

Please help protect our county by staying fire aware and using extra caution.

Fire Restrictions by Jurisdiction

Unincorporated Montezuma County: Fire ban in effect as of May 28.
Unincorporated Dolores County: Stage 2 Restrictions- effective June 19.
Town of Dolores: Burn ban in effect as of May 28.
- Ordinance 536 – Open Fires (PDF)
Town of Mancos: No open fires or fireworks.
City of Cortez: Open fires by permit only. Contact Planning & Building Department at (970) 564-4016.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe: Stage 1 Restrictions- effective May 22.
Southern Ute Tribe: Stage 2 restrictions- effective June 19.
San Juan National Forest: Stage 1 Restrictions, forest-wide effective June 12.
BLM – Tres Rios Field Office: Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect as of May 29.
Mesa Verde National Park: Stage 1 Restrictions

Please use caution when using anything that could cause a spark or fire, even when no restrictions are in effect. Fire danger is currently HIGH in Montezuma County.