Partially closed
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests is partially closed.
Why this statusActive wildfire in or next to this forest: Gold Mountain (39,747 acres, 92% contained); +1 more nearby. Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check the forest's alerts & notices page.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
About Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Uncompahgre National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering 955,229 acres in parts of Montrose, Mesa, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Hinsdale, San Juan, and Delta Counties in western Colorado. Its headquarters are in Delta County, in the city of Delta. It borders the San Juan National Forest to the south.
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How we read this status
We derive Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests's status from NIFC wildfire perimeters over this forest's boundary — active fires only, not road, trail, or seasonal closures, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Active wildfire in or next to this forest: Gold Mountain (39,747 acres, 92% contained); +1 more nearby. Area, road, and trail closures are… Full method: how we check park status.