Uncompahgre Field Office

The Uncompahgre Field Office (UFO) manages nearly 680,000 acres of public land in BLM Colorado's Southwest District, including four river systems — the Gunnison, San Miguel, Dolores, and Uncompahgre — as well as over 910,000 sub-surface acres of federal minerals. The topography ranges from lowland riparian along the Dolores River (at around 4,700 feet) to red rock desert to a moonscape of highly erodible Mancos Shale badlands to the piñon-juniper woodlands of the Uncompahgre Plateau.

Within the UFO boundary, the diverse landscape of the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (GGNCA) encompasses an awe-inspiring black granite and red sandstone canyon formed by the Gunnison River. The southern portion of the spectacular Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area also lies within the UFO boundary.

Public Room

Visit the Public Room for BLM Colorado maps, brochures, and information.

Southwest District Fire

Find current fire restrictions and notices for the BLM Colorado Southwest District.

Seasonal Closures

Review maps of locations in the Uncompahgre Field Office closed seasonally.

The BLM is beginning the travel management planning process for the Naturita area route network.

Naturita Travel Management Planning Process

The BLM is beginning the travel management planning process for the Naturita area route network.

Singletrack route in the Uncompahgre Field Office, CO.

The UFO manages this spectacular 62,844-acre NCA just north of Montrose, CO that encompasses a deep granite canyon formed by the Gunnison River.

Visit Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area

The UFO manages this spectacular 62,844-acre NCA just north of Montrose, CO that encompasses a deep granite canyon formed by the Gunnison River.

Rafting the Gunnison River through the Gunnison Gorge NCA, CO.

A technical report evaluating ACECs in the Uncompahgre FO planning area nominated in 2010 and 2024 for potential relevant and important values.

Areas of Critical Environmental Concern Report - 2024 Update [12/4/2024]

A technical report evaluating ACECs in the Uncompahgre FO planning area nominated in 2010 and 2024 for potential relevant and important values.

Paradox Valley in the Uncompahgre Field Office, CO.

Uncompahgre Field Office is preparing to implement new fees for overnight camping approved in the 2024 Recreation Business Plan.

Uncompahgre Field Office approves new fees for overnight camping

Uncompahgre Field Office is preparing to implement new fees for overnight camping approved in the 2024 Recreation Business Plan.

Campsite in Caddis Flats Campground, Uncompahgre Field Office, CO.

FIELD OFFICE SPOTLIGHT

^NEW!Areas of Critical Environmental Concern Evaluation Report

2024 Update for the Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment

The BLM Uncompahgre Field Office is pleased to provide the final Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) Evaluation Report for the Uncompahgre Field Office planning area. This technical report evaluates ACECs nominated in 2010 and 2024 for potential relevant and important values in conformance with BLM Manual 1613 – Areas of Critical Environmental Concern. Note that evaluation of the need for special management attention for proposed ACECs will be included as part of the Uncompahgre Field Office RMP Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement.

Fuelwood Permits

The Uncompahgre Field Office offers the purchase of fuelwood permits online. To purchase a permit, visit forestproducts.blm.gov to answer a few questions and review the terms and conditions. Payment information is collected through a secure government payment site. Please print and keep a copy of your permit for BLM officials to check.