Grand Junction Area Wildfire & Travel Updates

Last Updated: June 28, 2026, at 12:23 p.m.

This page is intended to provide visitor-focused travel information and does not replace official emergency communications from responding agencies.

Status	Current Conditions
Destination Status	Grand Junction area (Mesa County) is open for visitors
Recreation Closures	McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area is temporarily closed
Smoke	Generally minimal; conditions may vary with wind
Roads	Check official resources for the latest local closures – Resources noted below

The Grand Junction Area Remains Open

A wildfire is currently affecting a limited area of western Mesa County near the Utah border.

At this time, the Grand Junction area remains open for visitors. Downtown Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Grand Mesa, Colorado National Monument, local wineries, restaurants, hotels, shops, and most outdoor recreation areas continue operating as normal.

Smoke conditions across the destination have generally remained minimal, although visibility and air quality may change throughout the day depending on wind direction and fire activity.

We encourage visitors to check this page and official agency resources before traveling to recreation areas.

Current Recreation Closures

*Reference "Official Resources" below for complete updates.

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed the entire McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, along with adjacent BLM-managed lands north of DS Road and west of 16½ Road, due to the Snyder Mesa Fire.

The closure will remain in effect until fire officials determine the area is safe to reopen.

Please respect all closure orders and avoid entering restricted areas.

River Updates

Colorado Parks & Wildlife closed boat ramps at the James M. Robb - Fruita Section and Loma Boat Launch State Wildlife Area.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has posted signage at the Blue Heron Boat Ramp advising river users that the Loma Boat Ramp is closed for all launches and take-outs due to wildfire activity downstream. River users should plan to take out in Fruita, which is currently the last available take-out location before the closure.

Trail and/or Road Updates

16 5/10 Road to Glade Park is closed at Monument Road & Rim Rock Drive.

Mesa County Sherriff's Office is extending road closures to the Kokopelli Trail Road between Loma and Mack, Colorado.

Open Attractions

The following currently remain open unless otherwise noted:

Downtown Grand Junction
Colorado National Monument - Both East and West Entrance
Grand Mesa
Palisade
Fruita
Riverfront Trail
Museums
Wineries
Restaurants
Lodging
Shopping
Activity-based businesses
Mesa County is 76% public land. All areas are open except for:
- The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed the entire McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, along with adjacent BLM-managed lands north of DS Road and west of 16½ Road, due to the Snyder Mesa Fire.

Smoke Conditions

Smoke can vary throughout the day depending on wind direction and fire behavior.

Current conditions throughout much of the Grand Junction area have generally ranged from minimal to light smoke, though localized conditions may change quickly.

Visitors with respiratory conditions should monitor local air quality forecasts before spending extended time outdoors.