Nez Perce County
Freeze Warning issued August 29 at 8:50PM PDT until August 30 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible in Wallowa Valley. * WHERE...Wallowa County. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Salmon and Olive Butte Fire Area Closure
Closed for the protection of public health and safety.
McCully & North Pole Fire Closure
This closure is necessary to provide protection for forest users, firefighting personnel and natural resources from the current fire hazards associated with existing and predicted wildfire activity.
Burnt Creek Fire Area Closure
Area closed for the protection of public health and safety.
Anthony Fire Area Closure
Area closed for the protection of public health and safety.
PHASE C FIRE RESTRICTIONS Wallowa-Whitman NATIONAL FOREST
The following acts are prohibited in all National Forest System Lands within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon except for the area within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon Dam, River Mile 247.5, downstream to the Oregon-Washington border at Snake River Mile…
Anthony Fire Area Closure
Closed for the protection of public health and safety.
PHASE B FIRE RESTRICTIONS WALLOW-WHITMAN NATIONAL FOREST
Following acts are prohibited in all National Forest System Lands within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon, except for the area within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon Dam, River Mile 247.5, downstream to the Oregon-Washington border at Snake River Mile…
PHASE A FIRE RESTRICTIONS Wallowa-Whitman NATIONAL FOREST
following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Lands within the boundaries of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
14 DAY STAY LIMIT
Camping on the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests for a period longer than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period.
Occupancy and Use of Wild and Scenic Snake River Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Prohibitions on all National Forest System Lands with in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho within a 1/4 mile of the Snake River Between Hells Canyon Dam, river mile 247.5, down stream to the Oregon-Washington boarder at river mile 176.0.
Hells Canyon Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts are prohibited within the Hells Canyon Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest: Hitching or tethering of horse(s) or other saddle or pack animal(s) to trees at campsites in the Hells Canyon Wilderness except for the purposes of loading or…
Eagle Cap Wilderness Occupancy and Use
To provide for resource protection, the following acts, listed in the forest order below, are prohibited within the Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Snake River Fire Restrictions - 06/01 -09/30
Pursuant to 36 CFR, Sec. 261.50(a), building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire is prohibited on all National Forest System Lands (within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, in the State of Oregon and Idaho) within a ¼ mile of the Snake River between Hells Canyon…
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…
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