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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02

This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.

Overview

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is the largest National Forest in the lower 48 states at 6.3 million acres, spanning most of Nevada and portions of eastern California. The forest is currently open and fully accessible for winter recreation, with the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area recently opened for snowmobiling as of December 25, 2025. There are no active fire restrictions forest-wide at this time, though year-round campfire prohibitions exist within one mile of homes in certain Spring Mountains canyons. Notable active closures include the Mahogany Fire Rehabilitation Area (closed until September 30, 2025) and an over-snow vehicle closure on the Carson Ranger District effective December 17, 2025. The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area has reopened some areas that were previously closed due to Tropical Storm Hilary damage. Christmas tree cutting permits are available through December 25, 2025 on several ranger districts. The forest manages seven ranger districts across Nevada and California with offices in Sparks, Austin, Carson City, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Tonopah, Wells, Winnemucca, and Bridgeport. Winter visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions, avalanche risks in backcountry areas, and snow/ice on roads at higher elevations.

Campgrounds

76 Creek Cabin Rental Alum Creek Campground Angel Creek Angel Lake Belmot Campground Berlin-ichthyosaur State Park Campground Berlin-ichthyosaur State Park Group Campground Berry Creek Gs Rental Big Bend Campground Big Creek Campground Big Horn Campground At The Elbow Bird Creek Campground Bob Scott Campground Bootleg Buckeye Camp Draw Trailhead Cathedral Rock Picnic Area Cave Lake State Park Elk Flat Campground Cave Lake State Park Group Use Areas Cave Lake State Park Lake View Campground Centerville Flat Campground Cherry Creek Campground Chris Flat Columbine Campground Crags Campground Crags Group Campground Crystal Springs Desert Creek Campground

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