Cottonwood Pass opens April 11 – Garfield County, Colorado
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Cottonwood Pass opens April 11

Will remain open through the fall, conditions permitting

EAGLE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
April 11, 2026

Cottonwood Pass in Eagle County, which runs from Gypsum to the Roaring Fork Valley, opens Saturday, April 11, 2026. Conditions permitting, it will remain open through the fall.

Cottonwood Pass drivers are urged to use caution when driving this road. Traffic and weather can significantly impact road conditions. Furthermore, portions of the road are not paved, there are many sharp turns, and steep drop-offs.

Be advised that regulations prohibit travel on portions of Cottonwood Pass for oversized vehicles without permits. Any vehicle that exceeds 8 feet six inches in width, 14 feet six inches in height, and 35 feet in length will require a permit to travel over Cottonwood Pass.

An announcement will be made when Cottonwood Pass closes. For more information, contact the Eagle County Road & Bridge Department at 970-328-3540.