Summer is a great time to explore New Mexico's public lands and wild places. However, summer is also wildfire season, meaning public land managers occasionally close popular hiking trails or recreational sites out of safety concerns.
This page will be your go-to guide for all forest closures and fire restrictions during the 2020 summer season. View the list of closures below before you plan your next outdoor adventure.
Resources
- Fire restrictions are currently in effect at some public lands across New Mexico. Please check here before you go.
- Interactive forest fire map
- BLM New Mexico fire restrictions
Forest Service Closures and Restrictions
New Mexico's northern forests have lifted stage two fire restrictions. Read more.
Carson National Forest
Carson National Forest homepage
Carson National Forest fire management information
Cibola National Forest
Cibola National Forest homepage
Cibola National Forest closures and fireworks restrictions map
Gila National Forest
Lincoln National Forest
Lincoln National Forest homepage
Santa Fe National Forest
Santa Fe National Forest homepage
