Lewis and Clark County

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 29 at 2:43PM MDT until October 30 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense freezing fog. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Cascade County below 5000ft, Eastern Glacier, Western Toole, and Central Pondera, Eastern Pondera and Eastern Teton, Northern High Plains, and Southern High Plains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some roadways or bridges could be frost covered and slippery.

From Recreation.gov

Sorry for the inconvenience. Our construction window has been moved, and our water system lines will be replaced in July at White Sandy now. Construction is scheduled to take place from July 6th to July 31st. We understand this is not ideal timing. There may be camping opportunities available during this closure period at Devil’s Elbow, Holter Lake or Log Gulch. For other alternatives look at Montana FWP or Bureau of Reclamation Canyon Ferry. For additional information you may call (406) 233-1098.

From Recreation.gov

Sorry for the inconvenience. Our construction window has been moved, and our water system lines will be replaced in July at White Sandy. Construction is scheduled to take place from July 6th to July 31st. We understand this is not ideal timing. There may be camping opportunities available during this closure period at Devil’s Elbow, Holter Lake or Log Gulch. For other alternatives look at Montana FWP or Bureau of Reclamation Canyon Ferry. For additional information you may call (406) 233-1098.

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.

R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order

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.

Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions

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…

Prescribed Fire Notice

Please be aware that we have a number of prescribed burns planned southwest of the Helena community this fall. Visit: https://linktr.ee/hlcfireinformation to find maps and current information.

Grasshopper Campground closure

Closure order for Grasshopper Campground

Park Lake closure

Park Lake campground and day-use area will be closed for repairs to the earthen dam and road regrading.

FS Road #8998 closure

Closure order for Forest Service Road #8998 on the Rocky Mountain Ranger District

Crazy Mountain (North Half) Food Storage Order

A Food Storage Order impacting the north half of the Crazy Mountains

Food storage order in effect

Please be aware that food storage orders are in effect on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. This helps ensure bears do not get habituated to human food and helps to keep people and bears safe.

From Recreation.gov

Campground closure dates have changed! **Holter Lake will temporarily close from** **Oct. 12 to Nov. 8 **for water system replacement. Reservations are now available Aug. 20 - Sept. 12, when construction was originally scheduled. This project will modernize the water system to ensure safe, reliable potable and irrigation water services for years to come. Campsites may be available at nearby Devil’s Elbow, White Sandy, Holter Dam or Log Gulch during the closure. For more information, call (406) 233-1098.

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.

R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order

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.

Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions

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…

Bear Creek Road 5398 closed for reconstruction through Nov. 1, 2026

Bear Creek Road 5398 in the Swan Lake Ranger District is closed to the public for public safety from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1, 2026 during road reconstruction work.

Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure

The Spotted Bear Ranger District has updated the trail closure for the Camp Creek Fire to include only those trails directly impacted by the fire. The trail closure includes Ayres Creek Trail #273, Basin Creek Trail #267, and Stadler Creek Trail #271.

FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026

The area known as the FK&L Dispersed Camping Area (as shown on Exhibit A, attached below), west and south of Emery Bay Campground, is closed to public access from July 22, 2026 to July 22, 2027 for planned construction.

Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 Closure for Emergency Repairs

Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 closed to motorized travel during 2026 repair work. See details and authorized access info.

Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure

4.4 miles of National Forest System Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.

Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order

From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .Camping or otherwise occupying a designated site for over three consecutive days within a calendar year.

Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure

NFS Road 1625 is closed between milepost 2.84 and 5.08 for public safety  due to road substrate slumping. This closed segment is from the junction with Rd #9881 at milepost 2.84 to the end of Rd #1625 starting 8/13/2025 - 8/12/2027 unless rescinded sooner.

Water Vessel Prohibitions

Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.

Three Forks of the Flathead River Regulations

Jewel Basin Hiking Area Regulations

Jewel Basin Hiking Area Regulations

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.

R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order

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.

Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions

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…

Ward Creek Road Closure

What’s closed: Ward Creek Road, NFSR #889 Where: At milepost 6.41 at the junction with NFSR 437 to its end at milepost 11.91 at the junction with NFSR 1185 & NFSR 1180.When: October 27, 2026 through October 27, 2027 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous flood damage…

Kreis Stay and Limit Order

What: Camping or otherwise occupying a campsite for more than 2 nights in any 7-dayperiod.Where: Kreis Pond Campground.When: October 21, 2026 through December 1, 2027 unless rescinded Why: Protect public safety and allow equal access to recreation facilities.

Temporary Administrative Pasture Firearms Closure

What’s closed: Area Closed to All Hunting and Firearms Year RoundWhere: All National Forest Land within the Ninemile Administrative Sites on the Ranger Station compound, the Grand Menard Day Use site and Nature Trail, as well as in the following administrative pastures.When: September 27, 2026…

Deer Creek Road Closure- NFSR 236

What’s closed: Deer Creek Road, NFSR #236 Where: From milepost 2.37 at the Deer Creek Campground to the end of the road.When: September 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions

Gilbert Creek Road Closure- Forest Service Road 34

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

Cabin City Campground Area, Roads & Trail Closed for Public Safety (May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027)

Cabin City Campground and Roads 9117, 9117-A, 9117-B and Trail 703 are closed for public safety May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027.

East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District

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…

Forest, Regional and Other Regulations

Enjoy Lolo National Forest safely. Learn rules for camping, fires, wildlife, vehicles, and staying prepared in bear country.

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.

R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order

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.

Montana BDR Alternative Route

Montana Backcountry Discovery Route Riders: Due to recent rain events on the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest, a small section of the Montana BDR has become nearly impassable.  The Forest has received multiple reports of riders getting stuck, and we even received word of an injury occurring.…

Lost Creek Area - Road Closure

DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILSThe closure applies to approximately 1 mile of NFS Road 78175 where it goes through NFS land in the western edge of Section 14, Township 5 North, Range 11 Wes, as depicted in the attached map.

Delmoe Lake Area/Road Closure

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestButte Ranger DistrictArea/Road Closure

Elkhorn Mine Area and Road Closure

The purpose of this Order is for public safety, the mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the adit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.

Road/Trail Prohibitions, Off-Road Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas

This order describes the off-road prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness.

Off-Road Prohibitions in Wilderness Study Areas

Possession and operation of motorized vehicles off any National Forest System roads within Wilderness Study Areas, as described and depicted on the attached order and maps, are prohibited. The order covers the Sapphire and West Pioneer Wilderness Study Areas.

Annual Food Storage Order

Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.

Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District

The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as…

Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Restrictions

A package of restrictions for the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests regarding travel and camping with stock, campfires, group size, and mandatory party/individual registration.

From Recreation.gov

The irrigation and potable water systems at Clark’s Bay are being replaced to improve water quality and reliability. Construction is scheduled for June 24–30, during which the site will be temporarily closed for public safety. Day‑use opportunities may be available at Devil’s Elbow, White Sandy, Holter Lake, or Log Gulch. For more information, call (406) 233‑1093.

From Recreation.gov

Campground closure dates have changed! **Log Gulch will temporarily close from Sept. 14 to Oct. 11 **for water system replacement. Reservations are now available Aug. 4-14, when construction was originally scheduled. This project will modernize the water system to ensure safe, reliable potable and irrigation water services for years to come. Campsites may be available at nearby Devil’s Elbow, White Sandy, Holter Dam or Holter Lake during the closure. For more information, call (406) 258-0276.

From Recreation.gov

Construction to replace the potable water and irrigation lines at Devil’s Elbow will occur June 8–23. To ensure visitor and contractor safety, the site will be temporarily closed during this period. This upgrade will provide visitors with more dependable water service, reduce maintenance downtime, and support long‑term recreational use. Alternative camping may be available at White Sandy, Holter Lake, or Log Gulch. Additional recreation options may be found through Montana FWP or the Bureau of Reclamation at Canyon Ferry. For more information, call (406) 233‑1093.