Latah County
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
RESCINDED: R1-2025-02 Use of Vehicles Off Road
Order terminated 7/7/2026: Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Additional Selway River Trail Closure
Forest Service Trail # 4 from Wilderness Boundary (T31N R10E S8 / 46.045657, -115.241604) to Big Rock Trail # 693 (T32N R12E S11 / 46.123786, -114.934325).
Sixty-Two Ridge Trail Closure
Sixty-Two Ridge Trail # 606 – Forest Service Trail # 606 from its junction with SelwayRiver Trail # 4 (T32N, R11E, SENW Sec 22) in its entirety.
Three Link and Saddle Ridge Trail Closure
Three Links Trail # 405 – is closed from its junction with Selway Trail # 4 (T32N, R11E, SENW Sec 22) north to its junction with Big Rock Trail # 693 (T33N, R11E, NENE Sec 30). Saddle Ridge Trail # 455 – From its junction with Three Links Trail # 405 (T32N, R11E, SWNE Sec 4) north to its…
Moose Mountain Area, Road, and Trail Closure
The Moose Mountain Fire has grown, requiring additional closures
Moose Creek Ranger District Trail Closures
Jims Creek Trail NFST #601- Forest Service trail #601 from its junction with Otter Butte Trail #623 (T31N R10E S11 / 46.03407, -115.16858) to its junction with Highline Ridge Trail #626 (T31N R11E S5 / 46.05037, -115.11062). Highline Ridge Trail NFST #626 - Forest Service trail #626 from its…
Little Weitas Trail Closures
NFST 103 and NFST 173 Are Closed Due To Fire Danger and For Public Safety
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Central IdahoKAMIAH, Idaho – Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be in effect for both the East and West Zones of the Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area until further notice. Fire Restrictions apply to all lands managed or protected by the U.S. Forest…
Selway River Trail Extended Closures
NFS Trail #4 - Selway River Trail – Is closed beginning at the intersection with NFST 607 at Cupboard Creek (T32N, R10E, NENW Sec 35 / 46.077834, -115.171062) and ending at the intersection with NFS Trail 693, Big Rock Trail (T32N, R12E, SWSW Sec 11 / 46.123786, -114.934325).
Extended Selway River Trail Fire Closure
Due to an active wildfire and associated hazardous conditions, NFS Trail #4 – Selway River Trail – is closed beginning at its intersection with NFS Trail 607 at Cupboard Creek (T32N, R10E, NENW Sec 35) and ending at its intersection with NFS Trail 693, Big Rock Trail (T32N, R12E, SWSW Sec 11).…
Multiple Trail Closures in the Grotto Fire Area
Due to active wildfire activity and hazardous conditions, multiple trails in the Rhoda Creek, Eagle Mountain, Fish Lake, and Wounded Doe areas are closed, including Rhoda Creek Trail #620 from Wounded Doe Creek Trail #465 to Eagle Mountain Trail #206; Eagle Mountain Trail #206 from Upper Rhoda…
Sixty‑Two Ridge Trail #606 Fire Closure
Due to an active wildfire and associated hazardous conditions, Sixty‑Two Ridge Trail #606 is closed in its entirety beginning at its junction with the Selway River Trail #4 (T32N, R11E, SENW Sec 22). This closure is in effect to ensure public safety while fire activity continues in the area.
NFSR 250 Fire Closure
Due to active wildfire activity and associated conditions, NFSR 250 is closed beginning at its junction with NFSR 255 at the Kelly Forks Work Center (T39N, R10E, SWSW Sec 15) and ending at the intersection with NFSR 255 and the Deception Saddle Road (T40N, R11E, NESE Sec 6). This closure is in…
Three Links and Saddle Ridge Trail Fire Closure
Due to active wildfire activity and associated conditions, Three Links Trail #405 is closed from its junction with Selway Trail #4 (T32N, R11E, SENW Sec 22) north to its junction with Big Rock Trail #693 (T33N, R11E, NENE Sec 30). Saddle Ridge Trail #455 is also closed, beginning at its junction…
NFSR 520 Reconstruction and Timber Harvest Closure
Temporarily closure order for National Forest System Road 520 on the Lochsa‑Powell Ranger District to protect public safety during road reconstruction and timber harvest operations. The closure is in effect from July 27 to August 28, 2026, with exemptions for permitted users, authorized…
Selway River Trail Fire Closure
Due to an active wildfire and associated conditions, NFS Trail #4 - Selway River Trail – Is closed beginning at the intersection with NFST 607 at Cupboard Creek (T32N, R10E, NENW Sec 35) and ending at the intersection with NFS Trails 405 and 438 at Three Links Creek (T32N, R11E, CENT Sec 22).
Dry Creek Culvert Replacement--Closure of NFSR #768
NFSR #76 will be closed from July 18-July 24from Mile Post 1.00 at SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of T42N, R2W, Section 30 to its junction with NFSR 1427
NFSR 247 Road Closure
NFSR 247 is closed from the junction with with Idaho State Highway 11 at Headquarters, ID (T38N, R05E, SWSE Sec 15) to Mile Post 5.15 (T39N, R05E, SESE Section 27) for a timber sale from July 7-September 30, 2026
Roads Closed on North Fork Ranger District (French Larch Project)
Closure order restricting public access to Roads 547, 660, 5215, and 5218 on the North Fork Ranger District for safety during road work and timber operations.
Lockout Trails Closure
FS Trail 228 – is closed from the junction with the 1423 road (T 43N, R 02 W, SWSW Sec 34) to the intersection with FS Trail 319 (T 43N, R 02 W, SESW Sec 34). FS Trail 319 – is closed from the junction with FSR 1423 (T 42N, R 02 W, NENW Sec 03) to the junction with FSR 73729 (T 43N, R 02 W,…
O'Hara Bridge Closure
Hamby Fork NFSR #651 – Is closed from the junction with O’Hara Bar Campground entrance NFSR #651A (Section 25, T32N, R07E) approximately 0.25 miles to the end of the construction boundary (Section 25, T32N, R07E)
Grangeville Salmon Road Closure Extension
NFSR #221, Grangeville Salmon Road is closed weekly Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; from the Cold Springs Subdivision approximately MP 9 in (T27N R03E S36) ending at MP 30.61
White Pine Fire Scar Closure
This order is to protect public safety as the forest remediates the impact of the white pine fire
NFSR #1803 Road Closure
NFSR #1803 Will be closed from May 22 through June 12 for the Dead Post Timber Sale
Barnyard Timber Sale Road and Trail Closures
The closure applies to the following areas NFSR #680 – Closed from the Forest Service boundary to the JCT with NFSR 246. NFSR #681 – Closed from Sheep Saddle to Swanson Saddle.NFSR #683 – Closed from Deadhorse Saddle to Sheep Mtn Saddle.NFSR #5323 – Closed from Sheep Mtn Saddle to the end…
Selway Falls Campground Closure
The Selway Falls Campground is closed due to the impact of the Island Creek Fire on possible erosion and debris flow
O'Hara Beach Area Closure
This closure order applies to O'Hara Beach, Bbginning at, but not including, CCC Camp Trailhead, extending north to include the entirety of the Trombetta Flats administrative area, continuing east to administrative road #233 C, extending south to and including the shoreline of the Selway River,…
Knife Edge Camping Partial Closure
Sites 3, 4, and 5 at Knife Edge Campground will be close during whitewater boating season, April 15-June 30th
Laird Park Water Unavailable For 2026 Season
Forest Service staff have labored diligently to ensure potable water is available for campers at Laird Park this season. Unfortunately, water system tests have come back negatively and the water is not up to our safety standards. We are working to reengineer the water system for future recreation…
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
Upper Smith Fire Closure - Pyramid Pass Trail
The purpose of this order is for public and firefighter safety due to active fire and suppression activities as part of planned operations for the Upper Smith fire burning in the area. The order temporarily closes the Pyramid Pass Trail #13 from Forest Service Road 634 (Trout Creek) to the junction…
Upper Smith Fire Closure - Fisher Peak Trail
The purpose of this temporary closure is for public and firefighter safety due to active fire and suppression activities as part of planned operations for the Upper Smith fire burning in the area.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for Bonner Ferry, Priest Lake, and Sandpoint Ranger Districts
The purpose of this Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Order is to provide for the public's health and safety and to protect National Forest System lands, resources, and facilities during the current period of high fire danger. An emergency exists due to the fire danger, indices, and extreme weather…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Coeur d Alene River and St. Joe Ranger Districts
The purpose of this Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order is to provide for the public's health and safety and to protect National Forest System lands, resources, and facilities during the current period of Very High Fire Danger. An emergency exists due to the fire danger, indices, and extreme weather…
Upper Smith Fire Closure - Parker Ridge Trail
The purpose of this order is for public and firefighter safety due to active fire suppression activities occurring on the Westside Road as part of the planned operations for the Upper Smith Fire burning in the area. Area Closed: Trail #221 Parker Ridge National Recreation Trail from the trailhead…
Heavy Truck Traffic on FS Road 209
Forests visitors are urged to use caution when traveling and recreating on Forest System Road 209, along the Little North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River. Two active timber sales in the area are hauling at least 50 loads per day, Monday through Friday. Hauling will occur primarily from early…
Upper Smith Fire Closure - Forest Road 281 and Trail 16
The purpose of this Order is for public and firefighter safety due to active fire suppression activities on Upper Smith fire burning in the area.
Forest Roads 265, 422 and 911 Closure
The purpose of this order is for the protection of public and contractor safety during log hauling activities. We can expect 30 or more loaded log trucks per day leaving the Lamb Chop and Bigfoot timber sale areas.
Black Mountain / Forest Road 274
The purpose of this order is for public safety due to heavy recovery equipment and unsafe conditions during the recovery of a 4x4 light truck that is located 800 feet below FSR 274.
Catspur Creek Garnet Site Road and Area Closure
The purpose of this order is to close the Catspur garnet unauthorized dig area and access road FSR-361A, a 1.2-mile-long road, to protect public health and safety, as well as resource/property protection, including a rare area of geologic interest. This area is closed to mineral entry and no…
Grizzly Ridge Road / Road 260 Closure
The purpose of this order is to provide public and logger safety due to active logging operations occurring along roadway. This closure order prohibits all methods of travel (i.e. foot, mechanized, motorized, and stock) on NFS Road 260.
Norton Trail / Road 1900 Closure for Construction
The purpose of this order is for public and contractor safety due to trail maintenanceactivity, including a culvert replacement, along 4.5 miles of trail on the St. Joe Ranger District.
Hudlow Meadows Restoration Project Area Closure
The purpose of this order is to ensure the safety of contract personnel and the public during heavy equipment operations associated with stream and meadow restoration activities, to prevent resource damage to the restoration area from persons and/or vehicles, and to prevent damage and/or removal of…
Trestle Creek Road / Forest Road 275 construction
Western Federal Lands and its General Contractor, MJ Hughes, will begin road construction work along Trestle Creek Road (Forest Road NF-275), between Mileposts 100.0 to 103.7, starting May 21, 2026 and running until November 5, 2026. The road remains open to local traffic. During active…
Canfield Mountain Fire Restrictions
The purpose of this order is for public and firefighter safety to mitigate human-caused wildfires in peak wildfire danger during Idaho’s “Closed Fire Season”
Rose Lake Area Closure
The purpose of this order is to close the Rose Lake Informal Recreation Site beach areafor public health and safety, to protect the public from potential adverse effects causedby the presence of anomalously high levels of lead found across the area, in the soils,sand and dust.
Emergency Road Closure Lightning Creek / Forest Road 419
The purpose of this order is for public safety due to road damage associated with flooding in theLightning Creek drainage and prohibits all motorized methods of travel on this portionNFSR 419.
West Fork Eagle Creek/Forest Road 805
The purpose of this order is for public safety due to extensive flood damage on FSR 805 (West Fork Eagle Creek) on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District and prohibits any motorized methods of travel on FSR 805 beginning at the National Forest Boundary north to the intersection of FSR 805 (West…
Emergency Road Closure Forest Road 225, Slate Creek
The purpose of this order is for public safety due to road damage associated with flooding in the Slate Creek drainage and prohibits all methods of travel (i.e., foot, mechanized, motorized, and stock) on the described portions of FSR 437, FSR 1530, and FSR 225.
Emergency Road Closures on Forest Roads 437, 1530, 406
The purpose of this temporary closure is for public safety due to road damage associated with flooding in the East Fork Hayden Creek drainage and prohibits all methods of travel (i.e., foot, mechanized, motorized, and stock) on the described portions of FSR 437, FSR 1530, and FSR 406.
Evans Landing Trail 64 Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to hazardous conditions due to impacts from recent wildfire events.
Abandoned Mines Area Closure
This order is in place for public safety and prohibits going into any abandoned underground opening, including but not limited to, mine adits, drifts, tunnels, caves and shafts that are the result of past mining activities within the forest boundaries as identified on the attached map.Contact Nira…
IPNF Glass Container Restrictions
This order prohibits possessing, using, or depositing glass containers in certain beaches, day use areas, and along certain rivers and bodies of water for the protection of public health and safety and for environmental concerns.
Idaho Panhandle Seasonal Food Storage Order
Food storage requirements on portions of the Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake and Sandpoint Ranger Districts from April 1 to December 1 every year. The order requires appropriate food storage practices to reduce the potential for human-wildlife conflicts.
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