Temporary Trail and Parking Closure at Oil Well Flats

Colorado

Media Contact

BLM Colorado

BLM Office:

November 6, 2026

CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management has temporarily closed a portion of the MOOve Over Trail, from the creek to the trailhead parking area, along with the associated parking area at Oil Well Flats Recreation Area north of Cañon City.

Crews are working to service the nearby Park Center Well. The closures provide a safe work area for contractors and help keep visitors away from equipment and ongoing operations.

The trail and parking area will remain closed until further notice. Signs are posted along the trail, and cones and tape will mark the closed parking area. Visitors are asked to respect the closures while work is underway.

For questions about the trail closure, contact the BLM Royal Gorge Field Office at 719-269-8500.

Bureau of Land Management map of Oil Well Flats Recreation Area, north of Cañon City, Colorado. The map shows designated motorized and non-motorized trails, access roads, parking areas, camping sites and trail difficulty ratings. Part of the MOOve Over Trail and its parking area, located in the southwest portion of the recreation area, near County Road 9 (Red Canyon Road), are highlighted in red.

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.