RED FLAG WARNINGS: Weather conditions can increase fire danger suddenly and dramatically due to drying winds and high temperatures. A Red Flag Warning means that current weather conditions can cause a fire to ignite and spread explosively due to gusting winds, high temperatures and/or dry fuel.

CRYSTAL PARK FIRE DANGER SIGNS: Two signs are posted at the entrance gate and at the lake in the Upper Park.  Click here to familiarize yourself with what each color/level means.

EL PASO COUNTY ORDINANCE 02-2 FIRE BAN RESTRICTIONS
(Stage 1 and Stage 2 Burn Restrictions Defined--printable)

Stage I Fire Restrictions  (Up to $600 fine)
The following activities are prohibited during Stage I:   

1--Open burning defined as campfires and warming fires(except in permanently constructed fire grates in developed campgrounds and picnic grounds), charcoal grills and outdoor wood burning stoves (except at private residences in areas cleared of all flammable materials), the use of explosives, outdoor welding or use of acetylene or other torch with open flame other than in an area cleared of all flammable materials. Fires contained within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves are permitted.
2--The sale or use of fireworks of all kinds.
3--Outdoor smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials. 

Stage Two Fire Restrictions: (Up to $1,000 fine)
The following activities are prohibited during Stage II:

1--Open burning defined as campfires and warming fires, charcoal grills and outdoor wood burning stoves, the use of explosives, outdoor welding or use of acetylene or other torch with open flame other than in an area cleared of all flammable materials. Fires contained within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves are permitted.
2--The sale or use of fireworks of all kinds.
3--Outdoor smoking except except within an enclosed vehicle or building 

PIKE NATIONAL FOREST FIRE RESTRICTIONS are posted here  /  MAP      

COLORADO FIRE BANS AND DANGER