Lolo National Forest
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
Lolo National Forest
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.
Lolo National Forest
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Lolo National Forest
Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathead…
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Forest Service Road #699Where: Lee Creek Road from milepost 0.24 at the end of the pavement to milepost 3.61 at gate at end of NFSR #699. When: August 31, 2026 Why: Protect public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions.
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Gilbert Creek Road, NFSR #34 Where: From milepost 0 to the National Forest Boundary at milepost 1.86. When: August 22, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions
Lolo National Forest
What’s closed: Monture Creek Road, NFSR 89 Where: From milepost 5.06 at the Forest boundary to milepost 7.00 at the intersection with Road 5405 When: August 13, 2026 through September 4, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Hazardous conditions from construction activity; closure protects public…
Lolo National Forest
What: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Campfires and other fires are PROHIBITED. Liquid petroleum and LGP stoves that can be turned on and off are ALLOWED. Smoking is PROHIBITED outside of vehicles, buildings and developed recreation sites, unless you are in a 3- foot diameter area cleared of all…
Lolo National Forest
Cabin City Campground and Roads 9117, 9117-A, 9117-B and Trail 703 are closed for public safety May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027.
Lolo National Forest
Road and trail access in the West Fork Dry Creek area is closed through Nov. 30, 2026, due to hazardous blowdown. Only authorized personnel and exempt landowners may enter.
Lolo National Forest
Due to recent weather, East Fork Big Creek Road (Forest Service Road 428) is closed from milepost 1.35 junction with 16046 (lodgepole) to milepost 1.85 seasonal gate closure turnaround. This closure is for public health and safety due to hazardous conditions resulting from flood and wind damage…
Lolo National Forest
Enjoy Lolo National Forest safely. Learn rules for camping, fires, wildlife, vehicles, and staying prepared in bear country.
Lolo National Forest
Deer Creek Road #236 and Deer Creek Loop Snowmobile Trail (SNO-70.1) on the Superior Ranger District are closed due to flood and wind damage to the road, bridge crossing, and trail.
Lolo National Forest
Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area.
Magee Rangers Cabin
Magee Rangers Closed for 2026 Season - During the fall of 2025, Forest Service employees identified extensive rot and decay in the foundation and subfloor of the Magee Ranger’s Cabin. At this point, the Forest Service is not offering reservations for the 2026 season.
Little Guard Lookout
Little Guard Lookout Closed - In 2025, Little Guard was closed for extensive restoration work. To date, this work is 70% complete, and requires ~4 week of dry weather to complete. Additionally, since a December 17th, 2025 wind storm, hundreds of trees have fallen across the road that accesses the Little Guard Lookout. The Forest Service expects these fallen trees to take 2-3 weeks, in the snow free months of 2026, to clear. Due to these two delays, the Forest Service is not offering reservations for Little Guard Lookout for the 2026 season.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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).
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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).
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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).
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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).…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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).
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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,…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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)
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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,…
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
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…
Kootenai National Forest
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
Kootenai National Forest
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.
Kootenai National Forest
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Kootenai National Forest
National Forest System Lands inside the updated described area are closed for public and firefighter safety due to active fire suppression and rehabilitation activities on the Skillet Fire. Closure area was updated and reduced on August 28th, 2026.
Kootenai National Forest
Portions of the beach and recreation area at the Rexford Bench Campground and Beach, near Rexford, MT, will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 13th while much need improvements take place on the existing water and wastewater system.The project will replace the 50-year-old water and…
Kootenai National Forest
A temporary road closure will be in effect starting July 1st, 2026 for the Lower Quartz Creek Road #601, near Libby, MT. The area was heavily impacted by the winter wind events, leaving a high volume of blowdown. Forest Service personnel are addressing the blowdown via salvage sale operations to…
Kootenai National Forest
Please use caution and watch for timber harvest activity if utilizing the Alexander Mountain Trail #270 off the FDR Road #228 on the Libby Ranger District. A small portion of the trail passes through a section of the Fleetwood Jack Timber Sale, that has ongoing operations. The trail will remain…
Kootenai National Forest
The Ross Creek Cedars sustained significant damage during the December 2025 flood events. Heavy rains, flooding, landslide, and debris flows that occurred in December 2025 created unstable conditions along NFS Road #398. Significant erosion undercut sections of the road, limiting access to foot and…
Kootenai National Forest
The closure order for Big Creek Area on the Rexford Ranger District, which is a known area for peregrine falcon nesting, has been terminated and the area is now open.The closure was in place as peregrine falcons are particularly sensitive to disturbance and activity above their nest or rock…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is now in effect for the Timberlane Campground on the Libby Ranger District, while it undergoes much-needed improvements. The purpose of this order is for public safety during reconstruction and improvement operations in the campgroundAs you start making your summer plans and…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is now in effect for motorized vehicles on the Three Rivers Ranger District for Forest Service Road #384 (Spar Lake). The closure is to provide for public safety until crews make appropriate repairs to road damage caused by the December 2025 flood event. The road is closed starting…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is now in effect on the Rexford Ranger District for Forest Service Road #7202 (Upper Young Creek Road). The closure is to provide for public safety due to a washout making the road impassable. The road is currently closed at milepost 3.5 to 3.6, just north of its junction with NFS…
Kootenai National Forest
Portions of the Kootenai National Forest have recently experienced heavy amounts of rainfall due to an atmospheric river moving through the area. The rapid increase in rainfall on top of snow in the higher elevations has resulted in localized flooding and increased the risk of landslides, debris…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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”
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to hazardous conditions due to impacts from recent wildfire events.
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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…
Idaho Panhandle National Forests
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 National Forests
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.