San Juan County Colorado Reduced to Stage 1 Fire Restriction as of Saturday August 1, 2026

San Juan County, Colorado, Silverton, and the US Forest Service (San Juan National Forest) have reduced Fire Restrictions to Stage 1, which means wood fires are allowed in metal fire rings, but not rock or dirt fire rings. BLM Gunnison office stated that they will remain in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions which means no wood or charcoal fires of any kind. Propane grills, fire rings with shut off valves …