Moraine Park Campground Reopens
Incident: Fern Lake Wildfire
Released: 10/19/2012
Moraine Park Campground has reopened in time for the weekend. The Fern Lake Fire forced an evacuation of the area on October 9. Park managers put a temporary closure in place to protect the safety of all park visitors. A reduced area closure is still in effect. This closure will be in effect for the duration of the Fern Lake Fire.
Please obey all closure notices. Violating the terms of these fire restrictions is subject to criminal prosecution.
- Cub Lake Trail, Fern Lake Trail, and Fern Lake access road (beyond the winter parking) are closed.
- The Ute Trail is closed from Upper Beaver Meadows.
- Lower Odessa Gorge is closed to all use. You will not be able to hike beyond Odessa Lake.
- Other trails leading into the fire area are closed and are posted.
