Kite Lake Campground

National Forest Service Road 8 closure

This order affects the South Park Ranger District. The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public health and safety from roadway construction that will be occurring along the entire road prism.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service

Pike-San Isabel National Forests &

Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

South Park Ranger District

Temporary Road Closure

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(b) the following is prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) roads on the South Park Ranger District, Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Road”):

Being upon the National Forest System Road (NFSR) #8. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED ROAD

The Described Road is National Forest System Road 8, starting at Kite Lake and extending South and Southeast 1.15 miles to the forest boundary in the town of Alma.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to is to protect public health and safety from roadway construction that will be occurring along the entire road prism.

IMPLEMENTATION

This Order shall be in effect from June 4th, 2026 at 12:01 am through July 31st 2026 at 12:01 am, unless rescinded.
A map identifying the Described Road is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/psicc/alerts-notices.
Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Contact the South Park Ranger District in Fairplay, Colorado, (719) 836-2031, and Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Supervisor’s Office in Pueblo, CO (719) 553-1400, for more information about this Order.

/s/

Ryan Nehl

Forest and Grassland Supervisor

Pike-San Isabel National Forests &

Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Kite Lake Campground is located 5.5 miles northwest of Alma, Colorado, on County Road 8. It has five campsites, which are not recommended for trailers. Facilities include fire rings, tables and outhouse toilets, but there is no water or trash service.

Rules

Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. Maximum of eight people per site. Facility roads are not paved. No more than a 14-night consecutive stay. Dogs, including service dogs, must always be leashed. No discharge of firearms or fireworks Quiet hours from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.

Directions

From Fairplay travel North on Highway 9 to the town of Alma. Turn right onto Buckskin Gulch Road and travel 8 miles to the campground. This is a high clearance route please exercise caution.