YOUR AD HERE »

US Forest Service reminds people to recreate responsibly over Memorial Day weekend

The federal Peak One/Pine Cove campground is seen in March 2020.
Liz Copan / ecopan@summitdaily.com

The White River National Forest sent out a news release reminding people to recreate responsibly over the weekend. While most of the national forest is open, the release noted that developed, designated campgrounds, toilets, trash facilities and permitted areas will remain closed and are not anticipated to reopen until the beginning of June. The national forest is open to dispersed camping, hiking and other recreation.

Because state and local physical distancing guidelines are still in place, White River National Forest supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams recommended finding an alternative location if an area or trailhead seems crowded.

There are currently Stage 1 fire restrictions in the Dillon Ranger District, but campfires are allowed in other areas of the forest. Fitzwilliams stressed the importance of fully extinguishing fires before leaving the campsite.


Support Local Journalism

Support Local Journalism

As a Summit Daily News reader, you make our work possible.

Summit Daily is embarking on a multiyear project to digitize its archives going back to 1989 and make them available to the public in partnership with the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. The full project is expected to cost about $165,000. All donations made in 2023 will go directly toward this project.

Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference.