Due to extreme fire danger, ongoing wildfire activity across Colorado and the extended weather forecast, Rocky Mountain National Park has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions effective June 29 until further notice.
Under the restrictions, all campfires, including charcoal briquette fires, are prohibited throughout the park. Petroleum-fueled stoves and grills that can be turned on and off are still allowed in developed campgrounds, picnic areas and designated wilderness campsites.
Smoking is prohibited except inside an enclosed vehicle or while stopped in a developed paved area with no vegetation within at least 3 feet. Visitors are urged to fully extinguish and properly dispose of smoking materials. Fireworks remain prohibited at all times within the park.
The park normally operates under Stage 1 fire restrictions, which allow campfires only in designated fire rings at front-country campgrounds and picnic areas. Park officials said the last time Stage 2 fire restrictions were implemented was in March 2026.
