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Is target shooting allowed in Pike & San Isabel National Forests right now?
Check source Unclear right now: check the official source
Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go.
Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go.
Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 3:37 PM MT
Official source: Pike & San Isabel National Forests →
Verify before you go. Fire restrictions and closures can change daily. Confirm with the managing agency and follow posted signs. This page is not legal advice.
Status signals we checked
- GIS layer: no fire restrictions
- news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded): Stage 1 fire restrictions
Mapped ranges, closures and restriction zones
| Name | Type | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffee County Shooting Range | Shooting range | Open | USFS recreation site status: open. source |
| Shooting Range (Pike-San Isabel National Forests) | Shooting range | Open | USFS recreation site status: open. source |
| Cimarron Ranger District (Cimarron National Grassland) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go. source |
| Comanche Ranger District (Comanche National Grassland) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go. source |
| Leadville Ranger District (San Isabel National Forest) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go. source |
| Pikes Peak Ranger District (Pike National Forest) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go. source |
| Salida Ranger District (San Isabel National Forest) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go. source |
| San Carlos Ranger District (San Isabel National Forest) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go. source |
| South Park Ranger District (Pike National Forest) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go. source |
| South Platte Ranger District (Pike National Forest) | Fire restriction zone | Check source | Official sources disagree: GIS layer says no fire restrictions; news release 2026-08-21 (through 2026-11-14 unless rescinded) says Stage 1. Verify with the forest before you go. source |
General rules
- Target shooting is allowed on national forests unless an area is closed or restricted by order.
- No shooting within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation area or occupied area.
- No shooting across or on a forest road or body of water, or into caves.
- No tracer or incendiary ammunition. Exploding targets are restricted or prohibited on many forests.
- Use a safe backstop, don't attach targets to trees or structures, and pack out all targets, cans, bottles and brass.
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