Fire Restrictions, Notices and Closures

Fire Ban Information: Depending on weather, Jefferson County may issue fire bans which impact Denver Mountain Parks. 


Prescribed Pile Burning: Winter - Spring 2026

NOTICE 12/3/2025 | Prescribed Pile Burning: DPR is preparing for prescribed pile burning on open space lands beginning this week and continuing into the spring of 2026. Piles of woody debris (slash) are burned to help reduce hazardous fuels. As conditions allow, prescribed burning of slash on the administrative unit will take place at various locations. Find full details.

Burn Area Advisory: Elephant Butte Conservation Area

REMAIN ON TRAIL: The Elephant Butte Tract is restricted to use by trail only due to potentially hazardous off-trail conditions caused by the 2020 Elephant Butte fire.