Firefighters are prepared for this increase in fire activity. Percent Containment: 5%.Structures burned: 0. The fire is 5% contained. Fire Update: Strong wind gusts yesterday tested the fire lines constructed by fire crews over the past several days. The Lincoln consists of three ranger districts; Sacramento, Smokey Bear and Guadalupe. Operational Hours: 24/7 : Reservations: None Required. About Us | Our Mission | Contact Us | Helpful Resources | News & Information | Explore our Tourism Website. Gila National Forest. There are 19 developed campgrounds of which 10 met the selection criteria. ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Three Rivers Fire has started to burn in the Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Lincoln National Forest on Monday, April 26. RV Sites: 0. We invite you to come by the Sacramento Ranger District Office or call (575) 682-2551 for information and maps. Many areas of the Lincoln National Forest are open to dispersed camping, meaning that visitors are allowed to drive up to 300' from public roads onto forest lands for camping. Three Rivers Campground remains closed. Isolated smoke from a smoldering log was seen yesterday by firefighters who flew a reconnaissance mission in a helicopter, however, the perimeter of the fire has not grown for over a week. It begins and ends at Us Hwy 82, just north of the Village of Cloudcroft A great beginning hike for all ages. The largest group campsite, Upper Fir Group Campground, can accommodate up to 120 people. Recreation sites on the Lincoln National Forest in the counties of Otero and Lincoln opened Friday for the 2019 season. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. Firefighting crews remain assigned to the Three Rivers Fire. Up to a ½ inch of rain is expected on a portion of the fire. No fire restrictions currently are in effect on the forest, but it is critical all campfires be extinguished appropriately, even in designated campfire rings, Rabon said. Crews continue to focus on the northern, western, and southern parts of the fire. Acres: 6,951. Well maintained trail system located in Lincoln National Forest, less than five minutes outside of Ruidoso, NM The trail head is located in the upper parking lot to Grindstone Lake, and is very easy to find. The Forest Service says crews found a 2-acre fire burning in Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Lincoln National Forest but were able to stop forward progression. The Type-1 Incident Management Team took command of the fire at 6 am this morning. The fire will become more active again as warmer weather returns Saturday. Tune into 1490 AM KRUI - The Mountain for updates. Forest Information The Lincoln National Forest, comprised of 1,103,441 acres, is located in southern New Mexico. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Open for use year-round. The Lincoln National Forest covers 1.1 million acres that attract about 767,000 visitors annual to enjoy outdoor recreation opportunities in southern New Mexico, U.S. Forest Service public affairs officer Laura Rabon said. No. See the links below for additional information on Fire Restrictions, Closures, and maps. Email your photos to reportit@krqe.co… Do not take unnecessary risks by lighting campfires on hot and windy days. Today we will start seeing a warming and drying trend over the fire area. © 2021 ruidosonews.com, All rights reserved. On Sunday, May 9th, the Three Rivers Fire transferred to a Type-4 interagency organization due to continued fire suppression success, which has resulted in limited fire activity. Lincoln National Forest. Acres: 7,119. Forest slash piles are burned in the Lincoln National Forest during the winter to reduce the danger of wildfire once warmer weather and forest users return. Percent Containment: 13%. The much-welcomed rain and snow continued to fall Thursday morning and throughout the day, allowing firefighters to formulate a strategic plan of attack on the Three Rivers Fire. Closed. Smokey Bear District 901 Mechem Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4095 The Lincoln National Forest and Mescalero Apache Tribal lands are currently under Fire Restrictions. Acres: 12,000. The fire has burned 12,000 acres and is currently at 5% containment. Gaze upon cacti, smell the spruce at the top of the Sierra Blanca mountains, and feel the cool water on your skin relaxing at Sitting Bull Falls. This 12,000-acre fire perimeter includes smaller spot fires that have âspottedâ ahead of the main fire, however, unburned terrain remains between the main fire and spot fires. The eastern side of the fire has shown little to no activity over the past few days thanks in part to the rain and snow received last week and also the limited fuel available to burn after the fire entered the Little Bear Fire scar. Located in South Central New Mexico, the Lincoln National Forest is known as the birthplace of the world-famous Smokey Bear, the living symbol of the campaign to prevent forest fires. Yesterday crews completed control lines along the west side of the fire coming down from the Big Bear area. Coronado National Forest. There are no campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds and no smoking outdoors in the forest. Cloudcroft NM and Lincoln National Forest is a little piece of heaven for those who love the outdoors. The current SOPA Report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. This is a great place to enjoy Nature in a pristine environment. The Lincoln National Forest implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective Friday, April 16, 2021, due to high fire danger and ongoing drought conditions. If you have fire questions, please contact the Smokey Bear Ranger District at (575) 257-4095. The Lincoln National Forest is the birthplace of “Smokey the Bear,” the national symbol most of us grew up with creating awareness of forest fire prevention. For more fire information visit inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7440, tune into 1490 AM KRUI - The Mountain, and sign up for emergency notifications at CallMeRuidoso.com, Evening update from NMFireInfo.com on the Three Rivers Fire. A portion of the site is designed for Group Camping. The trail system generally loops around Grindstone Lake, and includes many miles of new trails that opened in Read or Share this story: https://www.ruidosonews.com/story/news/local/community/2019/05/17/recreation-sites-open-lincoln-national-forest/3710890002/, A beautiful hike, new friends: Argentina Trailhead to Bonito Lake, Business briefs: Physicians join Presbyterian Medical Group in Ruidoso, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Baca Campground, a no-fee area, is open year around, Cedar Creek Camoground is open year around, Oak Grove Campground is open May 15-October (weather dependent), Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground is open May 15-October (weather dependent), Three Rivers Campground, a no-fee area, is open year-round, Black Bear Group Campground, open May 17- Sept. 3, Deerhead Campground, open April 19-Oct. 15, James Canyon Campground, a no fee area, open year round, La Pasada Encantada Trail, a no fee area, is open May 17- Sept. 3, Lower Fir Group Campground is open May 17- Oct. 1, Pines Campground is open May 17-Sept. 3, Silver and Silver Overflow Campground open April 19-Oct. 15, Silver Amphitheater, open May 17-Sept. 3, Sleepy Grass Campground, open May 17-Sept. 3, Sleepy Grass Family Picnic Area, a no fee area, is open May 17-Sept. 3, Slide Group Campground, open May 17-Oct. 1, Upper Fir Group Campground, open May 17-Oct. 1, Upper Karr Recreation Area, a no fee area, open year-round. For more fire information visit inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7440, tune into 1490 AM KRUI - The Mountain, and sign up for emergency notifications at CallMeRuidoso.com, The Three Rivers Fire is currently 6100 acres and 0% contained. Sitting Bull Falls is on the Guadalupe Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest. Lincoln National Forest is a national forest in Southeast New Mexico in the United States of America. The landscape of the Lincoln National Forest varies from breathtaking peaks and valleys outlined by Ponderosa pines to rugged canyons and gentle sloping foothills dotted with Pinyon … You will need to register before adding a comment. Fire activity is expected to increase later in the day and wind direction is expected to shift, blowing the fire back onto already burned areas. Please be polite. Lincoln National Forest; Photo Gallery. For more fire information visit inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7440, tune into 1490 AM KRUI - The Mountain, and sign up for emergency notifications at CallMeRuidoso.com, After more accurate data was assessed, the Three Rivers Fire is estimated at approximately 12,000 acres. Lincoln National Forest has it all...camp sites, great trails, wonderful views. Considerable progress was made yesterday increasing and strengthening control lines along the perimeter of the fire, particularly on the north/northeast side of the fire. This rustic style campground has 12 sites set at the base of southern New Mexico's tallest mountain. Questions and comments regarding projects listed in the SOPA should be directed to the Project Contact shown in the SOPA. Camp, RV, and Explore Outdoors. All previous road closures have been lifted. This resulted in a slight increase in the overall acreage burned. Sign Up. Increased moisture and humidity have slowed spread through grasses; dead and downed fuel is currently smoldering. Open Season: January - December: Usage: Heavy: Best Season: Summer: Busiest Season: Summer: Closest Towns: Ruidoso, NM : Water: No: Restroom: Vault Toilet (2) Operated By: Forest Service Most campgrounds and day-use picnic areas in the Sacramento around the town of Cloudcroft and Smokey Bear around the village of Ruidoso are open from mid-spring through mid-fall and are closed in winter in response to low visitation and freezing temperatures. (Photo: FILE). Only propane camp stoves or grills with an on/off switch were permitted. Recreation.gov is your gateway to explore America's outdoor and cultural destinations in your zip code and across the country. Although the precipitation assisted in slowing the fireâs growth, warmer temperatures and winds are expected starting Saturday and over the next several days, potentially rekindling interior portions of the fire. Large group picnic and campsites also are available. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking. Acres: 12,000. Open flame campfires were prohibited in Lincoln National Forest prohibited since April 15. Village Hall facilities are closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Crews plan to continue with the ongoing 16 Springs Prescribed Burn on the Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest starting as early as Tuesday, April 20, 2021, if conditions allow. To contact the Lincoln National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Alamogordo, please call (575) 434-7200. There are 3 campgrounds in a row--Silver, Saddle and Apache with a total of approximately 75 campsites plus an overflow area at the entrance. The Forest Service says crews found a 2-acre fire burning in Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Lincoln National Forest but were able to stop forward progression. The Lincoln National Forest will hold community meetings July 16-19, 2019, in Ruidoso, Carlsbad, Cloudcroft, and Alamogordo to provide opportunities for input on the recently released Forest Plan Revision Need for Change and Preliminary Draft Forest Plan. Home to the real-life Smokey Bear, Lincoln National Forest stretches from cacti-covered Chihuahuan desert, to the sub-alpine forest of the Guadalupe, Sacramento, Sierra Blanca, Capitan and Gallinas mountain ranges. Fire Update: Cooler Weather Slows Three Rivers Fire Growth. Login. Area Status: Open Partially developed picnic and dispersed camping area nestled next to the waterfalls called Bluff Springs. When the campground is open, reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. The increased fire danger is due to insufficient moisture and dry fuel conditions across the forest. Firefighters will focus on a site about two miles north of Mayhill near Lantham Gap and Burnt Canyon next week. Visit www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 to make a reservation. Lincoln National Forest. A closure order has been issued for the White Mountains Wilderness and Three Rivers Campground and Trailhead. Percent Containment: 13%. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. The cost to camp at an established campground site varies between $6 and $22 per single camp unit. There are no reported injuries, and no structures have burned. We’re on the way to a forest plan revision for Lincoln National Forest. Additional smoke is predicted, and with the southwest winds, the public may see and smell smoke, especially in the northeast area of Ruidoso. Acres: 7,033 acres Containment: 40%. Smokey Bear Ranger District (575) 257-4095 Argentina/Bonito Trailhead: Open year-round. Lincoln National Forest. They continue to work each day, extinguishing any hotspots they discover and monitoring the fire area in case the fire does try to progress. Personnel had been working to keep Sitting Bull Falls open to provide recreation opportunities during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and since March the number of visitors continued to increase as other recreation sites were closed, the release indicated. This type of primitive camping is free and does not require a permit. Containment: 19%. I suggest visiting one of the Ranger Stations at one of the entry points to the forest. The scattering of the multiple smaller fires inside the perimeter continues to burn. The original bear is buried in Capitan, New Mexico. Lincoln National Forest is a delight for the senses! Southwest Type 1 Team 2, led by Incident Commander Dave Bales, assumed management of the fire this morning. Area Amenities: Tent camping,Camping trailer,Toilets,Drinking water: Fees: None. There are a number of developed and dispersed campsites in these two areas. The original bear is buried in Capitan, New Mexico. As fuels dry out due to warmer temperatures and increasing winds from the southwest, smoke from the fire may be visible from the west side of the Crest Trail. Open at full capacity. Those oppotunities include hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, wilderness area, and scenic driving in three ranger districts, the Smokey Bear, the Saramento and the Guadalupe. The purpose of the Order is to protect public health and safety during the Three Rivers Fire. There are no reported injuries. Continue to be vigilant and prepared to be evacuated again from these areas or additional areas if there are any increases in fire behavior. Firefighters continue to make progress in their work to contain the Three Rivers Fire that has been active over the past week. Percent Containment: 5%.Structures burned: 0. Please be advised that ALL National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the exterior boundaries of the White Mountain Wilderness of the Lincoln National Forest, as depicted on the attached map, are part of a RESTRICTED AREA. Containment: 23%. First come, first serve. IR flights use infrared technology to pick up heat, which can then be used to map out the fire perimeter and the perimeter of any additional spot fires. The remaining Three Rivers firefighting crews continue to work on extinguishing any hotspots they discover and monitoring the fire area in case the fire does try to progress. Lincoln National Forest from Mapcarta, the open map. The fire is still burning in the Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Lincoln National Forest. The Smokey Bear Ranger District on the Lincoln National Forest plans to conduct a prescribed burn near Baca Campground starting Monday, April 12, 2021, as conditions allow. The Lincoln National Forest covers over 1 million acres and spreads across parts of four counties and three separate ranger districts. The largest group picnic site, Cedar Creek Picnic Area, can accommodate 40 people. Fees for these sites vary depending on the number of people. Visitors to the national forest can go online to the www.Recreation.gov website, select the name of the facility or call the reservation service at 1-877-444-6777. Read More Precipitation and higher humidity levels around 30 percent will slow the fire, however, winds are still expected to be erratic along the mountain ridges. (Photo: Courtesy/USFS), More: A beautiful hike, new friends: Argentina Trailhead to Bonito Lake, More: Smokey Bear's message relevant today. Click on a forest-level unit on the map above, or select from the following units in New Mexico: Carson National Forest. Smokey Bear District 901 Mechem Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-257-4095 (Photo: FILE). Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Municipal Website of the Village of Ruidoso, NM, Three Rivers Fire Update â May 11, 2021, Three Rivers Fire Update - White Mountains Wilderness and Three Rivers Campground Closure Order, Three Rivers Fire Update â April 30, 2021, Three Rivers Fire â April 28, 2021 Evening Update, Three Rivers Fire Morning Update: April 28, 2021, Three Rivers Fire Evening Update: April 27, 2021, Three Rivers Fire Afternoon Update: April 27, 2021, Three Rivers Fire Morning Update: April 27, 2021, Three Rivers Fire Evening Update: April 26, 2021, Lincoln National Forest in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Fire Managers to Proceed with Prescribed Burn North of Mayhill For Week of April 20 if Conditions Allow, Baca Prescribed Burn Scheduled for the Week of April 12, 2021. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Cooler, wetter weather resulted in minimal fire growth today. An infrared (IR) flight has been requested to fly over the fire tonight. Acres: 7,033 acres. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. The Guadalupe is near Carlsbad at a lower elevation and offers more year-round opportunities. Recreation sites on the Lincoln National Forest in the counties of Otero and Lincoln opened Friday for the 2019 season. The fire perimeter changed slightly due to a small spot fire that had been burning and smoldering for days and eventually burned together with the main fire. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open April 19 through September 3 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $22 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. Multiple lingering fires inside the perimeter continue to burn. Lincoln National Forest is open for recreational uses, such as hiking, biking, dispersed camping outside designated campgrounds and other activities that promote social distancing. A reconnaissance flight, which entails aircraft equipped with infrared (IR) sensing technology can map wildfires, providing firefighters with an accurate assessment of the fire perimeter. No structures have burned. The Smokey Bear Ranger District station is at the corner of Mechem and Cedar Creek drives in Ruidoso. Fire Update: Crews Continue to Work After Rain Douses Fire Overnight. "We were trying to … The Three Rivers Fire, was transferred to a Type-3 interagency organization after limited fire activity was observed for seven days. The five national forests in New Mexico, including the Lincoln National Forest, will begin the orderly closure of developed recreation sites as early as Monday, March 23, to protect public health, and align with state and local measures already in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Recreation The Lincoln National Forest is open for recreation use such as hiking, biking, dispersed camping and other activities that support social distancing and small groups. Trail guide map for the Osha Trail, T10 on the Sacramento Ranger District. Trail #10: The Osha trail is 2.2 miles long. This means warm temperatures, very low humidity, and stronger winds will combine to increase fire danger risk. However, the perimeter of the fire has not grown for several days. The opening of this campground for the season is delayed because of the COVID-19 virus. Located in South Central New Mexico, the Lincoln National Forest is known as the birthplace of the world-famous Smokey Bear, the living symbol of the campaign to prevent forest fires. Widespread scattered precipitation yesterday and last night has kept fire spread minimal. Three Rivers is a great place to go to get away from the crowds and is located at a much lower elevation than our other campgrounds (around 5000'). Mountain biking trails were created through the Smokey bear Ranger District, including around Grindstone Lake. There was no fire growth and remains at 7,020 acres with 23% containment. The Lincoln consists of three ranger districts: Sacramento, Smokey Bear, and Guadalupe. Three Rivers Campground. Acres: 5,557. Sign up for emergency notifications at CallMeRuidoso.com. Forest Service officials report that command of the fire remains under a Type-4 interagency organization. For more fire information visit inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7440, tune into 1490 AM KRUI - The Mountain, and sign up for emergency notifications at CallMeRuidoso.com, As of 1:00 pm April 27, 2021, the listed evacuations have been lifted: Please be aware that while these areas are allowed to be repopulated after 1:00 pm on April 27th, 2021, THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE due to fire activity levels and weather. Many campsites in developed campgrounds on the two districts in the Sacramento Mountains are available on a first come-first served basis, but some can be reserved in advance. .Rain and snow are falling again today, which is lessening fire activity. The Forest Service has an RV dump station and showers available. A short trail exists just beyond the bridge that will take you up … The Lincoln National Forest in the Smokey Bear and Sacramento district includes over 70,000 acres of forest for outdoor recreation. Please be advised that ALL National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the exterior boundaries of the White Mountain Wilderness of the Lincoln National Forest, as depicted on the attached map, are part of a RESTRICTED AREA. The Lincoln National Forest campgrounds open May 6th and close October 8. Fire Update: A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for today. There are no reported injuries, and no structures have burned. Containment: 30%. 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