> Canonical: https://colorado-parks.com/guides/fire-rules-and-forest-work > Content revision: 2026-10-21T20:26:47.739Z THE FIELD GUIDE # Check fire rules for the park you are visiting Separate fire-use restrictions from forest-work closures and avoid carrying one county’s rules into another park. Reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Colorado Parks ## A restriction level needs its local instructions Boyd Lake's reviewed notice reports Stage 1 restrictions through November 3, 2026 and links to detailed county guidance. Mancos reports a ban on wood-burning campfires until the county lifts its restriction, with charcoal and gas grilling confined to designated facilities. Read the current rule for your destination and appliance. A familiar restriction name alone does not establish that a particular fire or stove is permitted. [Official visitor information](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/boyd-lake-state-park) · [Official visitor information](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/mancos-state-park) ## Some campsites prohibit fires as a standing rule Lory's backcountry sites prohibit fires and permit small camp stoves. The same camping information says there is no water at the sites and everything needed must be carried in and out. These are campsite-specific arrangements, separate from a temporary county ban. Check the operator's requirements before packing fuel or choosing a cooking method, and follow any stricter instructions in effect when you arrive. [Official visitor information](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/lory-state-park/lory-state-park-camping-lodging) ## Forest work can close access without a wildfire Meyer Ranch is fully closed for forest-health work, with an estimated completion in spring 2027. At State Forest, mitigation work closes Michigan Ditch Trail and portions of American Lakes Trail through late fall. These notices describe work areas and access restrictions; they do not say an active wildfire is burning. Respect the affected boundaries and choose another destination or route where the managing agency permits access. [Official visitor information](https://www.jeffco.us/1304) · [Official visitor information](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/state-forest-state-park) ## Check the source again before departure The Boyd Lake notice has a stated end date, while the Mancos wood-fire ban remains tied to an official lifting of the ban. Treat those time descriptions differently. A date on this directory records the reviewed evidence; it does not confirm that a restriction ended, that a road reopened or that conditions are safe. Follow the official park and county links for the decision that applies to your visit. [Official visitor information](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/boyd-lake-state-park) · [Official visitor information](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/mancos-state-park) ## Documented current impacts These notices are shared with affected park pages. Regional guidance is labeled separately. Visitor advisoryFire & land management ### Mancos State Park: Wood-fire ban Park-specific information - Wood-fire ban CPW reports a county fire ban covering Mancos: no wood-burning campfires until the ban is lifted. Charcoal and gas grilling must use designated rings or grills. Check the current official notice before lighting any fire. [Read the official notice: Colorado Parks and Wildlife visitor directory ↗](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/mancos-state-park)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 [Mancos State Park ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/mancos-state-park) Visitor advisoryFire & land management ### Boyd Lake State Park: Stage 1 fire restrictions Park-specific information - Stage 1 fire restrictions CPW reports Stage 1 fire restrictions through November 3, 2026. Consult the linked park and county instructions for the permitted appliances and designated fire locations before lighting a fire. [Read the official notice: Colorado Parks and Wildlife visitor directory ↗](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/boyd-lake-state-park)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 [Boyd Lake State Park ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/boyd-lake-state-park) Visitor advisoryFire & land management ### Rocky Mountain National Park: Stage 1 fire restrictions Park-specific information - Stage 1 fire restrictions Stage 1 restrictions limit campfires to designated rings in approved picnic and frontcountry camping areas. Fireworks are prohibited. Check the official rules for stoves and any stricter restrictions before use. [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 [Rocky Mountain National Park ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park) Visitor advisoryFire & land management ### Colorado National Monument: Year-round Fire Restrictions in Effect Park-specific information - Year-round Fire Restrictions in Effect Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle. Fireworks and wood fires are always prohibited. Charcoal fires only allowed in designated grills. Visit our Fire Safety page for more info. [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/colm/park-alerts-colm.json)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 [Colorado National Monument ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/colorado-national-monument) Visitor informationFire & land management ### Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve: Great Sand Dunes Currently at Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Park-specific information - Great Sand Dunes Currently at Stage 1 Fire Restrictions As of August 18th, Great Sand Dunes is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. All wood and charcoal fires must be in established fire rings in designated campsites or picnic sites. No other open fires are allowed. Fires MUST BE put out COLD before leaving your site and must not be left unattended. camp stoves and other pressurized gas devices allowed. [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/grsa/park-alerts-grsa.json)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 [Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/great-sand-dunes-national-park-and-preserve) ## Sources & further reading - [cpw.state.co.us: boyd lake state park ↗](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/boyd-lake-state-park) - [cpw.state.co.us: mancos state park ↗](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/mancos-state-park) - [cpw.state.co.us: lory state park camping lodging ↗](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/lory-state-park/lory-state-park-camping-lodging) - [www.jeffco.us: 1304 ↗](https://www.jeffco.us/1304) - [cpw.state.co.us: state forest state park ↗](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/state-forest-state-park) [Suggest a correction](https://colorado-parks.com/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://colorado-parks.com/guides/fire-rules-and-forest-work.md)