Clark County
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.
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).
Northern and Intermountain Regions Salmon Wild and Scenic River: Occupancy and Use
This order enacts visitor use restrictions for activities within the 80-mile-long wild segment of the Salmon Wild & Scenic River corridor, including a one-quarter mile buffer from the river, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Road Closure Order (NFSR 40303 Capehorn Burrow Road)
DESCRIBED ROADSBeginning at the junction of Hwy 21 and Forest Service Road (FSR) #40303 (Capehorn Burrow Road) located in Township 12N Range 11E Section 25, going southwest, the entirety of FSR 40303 located in Township 12N Range 11E Section 25.The above-described road is within the proclaimed and…
Newland Ranch Dump Station
The purpose of this Order is to protect Public Health and Safety from unsanitary conditions due to excessive use of disposal facilities (human waste, trash, RV dump) at Newland Ranch Dump Station by those not paying Recreation Enhancement Act fees for those services.
Pony Creek Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is to notify and protect the public from mining work or otherwise impassable construction and restoration activities. The public will be advised when access is restored.
Stoddard Bridge Construction Closure
For safety while construction is happening, portions of Ebenezer Bar Recreation Site, Stoddard Trail Head, and Stoddard Bridge Site are closed to the public.
Road Closure Order (NFSR 40070 Custer Motorway)
DESCRIBED ROADSNFSR 40070 Custer Motorway, from MP 22.5, stating at Township 14 North, Range 17 East, Section 35, continuing Northeast along NFSR 40070 to the junction with NFSR 40642 Keefer Road located in Township 14 North, Range 18 East, Section 28.PURPOSEThe purpose of this Order is to…
Forest Road #40256 (Big Hill Gulch Road) Road Closure
Forest Road #40256 (Big Hill Gulch Road) Road Closure
Forest Road #40303 (Capehorn Burrow Road) Road Closure
Forest Road #40303 (Capehorn Burrow Road) Road Closure
Mosquito Flat Terrace
To provide for public health and safety, using any motorized vehicle is prohibited on NFS road #40600, Mosquito Flat Terrace Road, from the bridge over Challis Creek to its terminus approximately 1 mile North.
Middle Fork of the Salmon Wild and Scenic River
The purpose of the Order is to implement visitor use requirements for activities within the Middle Fork of the Salmon Wild and Scenic River corridor.
Salmon River Road Use and Occupancy
To provide for public health and safety and maintain access for emergency vehicles, camping, fires, and parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions are prohibited on NFS Road #030, Salmon River Road, beginning at the Junction with Highway 93 and ending at its…
Gold Bug Hot Spring Occupancy and Use
To provide for public health and safety and protection of natural resources adjacent to Gold Bug Hot Springs, camping is prohibited within 500 feet of Gold Bug Hot Springs.
Traffic & Alcohol - Occupancy and Use
Occupancy and Use - Traffic and Alcohol
14 Day Stay Limit - Occupancy and Use
Occupancy and Use (14 day stay limit)
FRANK CHURCH-RIVER OF NO RETURN WILDERNESS
The purpose of this Order is to implement visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails.
Salmon River Corridor (Wild and Scenic Section)
This purpose of this Order is to implement visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan.
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.
Ashton Island Park Ranger District Area and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect property and the public during construction activities.
04-15-26-302 Tunnel Fire Closure
The purpose of this Order is to provide public and firefighter safety for the Tunnel Fire.
04-15-25-304 Soda Springs Area and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect property during restoration activities.
04-15-25-219 5 Day Stay Limit Order
To manage high recreation use in the Described Areas, it is prohibited to: Camp within the same 5-mile radius for more than 5 days in any 14 day period from May 1 to Sept. 1 in Described Areas A and B. Camp with in the same 5-mile radius for more than 5 days in any 14 day period year-round in…
04-15-25-218 Teton Basin-Palisades Dog Closure
Starting each winter, dogs are not allowed on or within 200 yards of groomed ski trails in certain areas of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This rule is in place to protect ski trails and winter recreation. See the attached map for specific areas.
04-15-23-216 - Coffee Pot Stay Limit Order
To manage high levels of recreational use within and near Coffeepot Campground, it is prohibited to camp within the same one-mile radius for more than 5 days in any 14-day period.
04-15-23-217 - Food Storage Order
To protect public safety and wildlife, it is prohibited to possess or store food or refuse that is not secured in a Forest Service-approved storage method. It is also prohibited to camp within 100 yards of secured food or within ¼ mile of an unsecured animal carcass.
04-15-23-202 - Wilderness Camping (Grazing)
To protect sensitive Wilderness Lake and basin resources, it is prohibited to: Camp within 200 ft of any lakeshore, or 100 ft of any stream bank. Camp with or graze any pack, saddle or stock areas in described areas. Build or maintain a fire or campfire in described areas. Camping longer than…
04-15-23-215a - Winter Range Areas (Dubois)
To protect wintering wildlife habitat, natural resources, and minimized user conflicts, it is prohibited to possess or use any type of over-snow vehicles off designated routes in Described Area A.
04-15-23-215b - Winter Range Areas (Ashton/Island Park)
To protect wintering wildlife habitat, natural resources, and minimized user conflicts, it is prohibited to possess or use any type of over-snow vehicles off designated routes in Described Area A.
04-15-23-200 Forest 14 Day Stay Limit Order
The purpose of this Order is to reduce displacement of other Forest visitors desiring to utilize a particular area, by reducing the opportunity for one visitor or group of visitors from monopolizing a campsite for long periods of time (in excess of 14 days). It also reduces the environmental…
04-15-23-215c - Winter Range Areas (Teton Basin)
To protect wintering wildlife habitat, natural resources, and minimized user conflicts, it is prohibited to: Possessing or using any type of over-snow vehicles off designated routes in Described Area A. Going into or being on the Described Area B shown on the attached map between Dec. 15 to April…
04-15-23-215d - Winter Range Areas (Palisades)
To protect wintering wildlife habitat, natural resources, and minimized user conflicts, it is prohibited to: Possessing or using any type of over-snow vehicles off designated routes in Described Area A. Going into or being on the Described Area Band shown on the attached map between Dec. 15 to…
04-15-23-214 - Ashton Island Park Ski Trails
For public health and safety, it is prohibited to do the following on groomed ski trails: Allow dogs on described areas and trails. Snowshoeing or pulling sleds. Possessing or using an over-snow vehicle. possessing or using a wheeled motorized or non-motorized vehicle.
04-15-23-201 - Traffic and Alcohol
For public health and safety, it is prohibited to: Operate a vehicle of NFS roads in violation of state law on the operation of motor vehicles. Operating vehicles carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other people. Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of…
04-15-23-213 - Targhee Common Loon
These restrictions are necessary to protect wintering wildlife habitat from the disturbance caused by motorized over snow vehicles, to protect natural resources and separate motorized and non-motorized recreation uses to minimize user conflicts.
04-15-23-203 - Construction Debris Wood Pallets
For public health and safety, it is prohibited to posses or store any materials containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware. This includes wood pallets and construction debris that could be used as firewood.
04-15-23-204 - Crestline Trailhead Stay Limit
To help manage high levels of recreation near the Crestline Trailhead, it is prohibited to camp within the same 5-mile radius for more than 5 days in any 14-day period.
04-15-23-207 - South Fork Snake River Restriction
For public health and safety, and to protect natural resources, it is prohibited to boat or camp longer than one day without a portable sanitary device for all human waste. It is also prohibited to camp overnight in the described area without a self-issue permit.
04-15-23-208 - Big Hole Summer Travel
Having or using any type of bicycle outside of Forest Development roads and trails is prohibited within the described area seen in the attached map.
04-15-23-209 - Big Springs Area Closure
To protect the waterway and stream bank along the Henry's Fork River and protect critical fish habitat, it is prohibited to enter or be in the water or land around Big Springs. See the attached map for specific locations.
04-15-23-210 - Grandview Boat Ramp Order
To prevent damage to the boat launch and erosion on the shore of the Henry's Fork River, it is prohibited to launch a boat in the described area outlined in the attached map.
04-15-23-211 - Sawtell Peak Road Closure
For public health and safety during snow removal activities, Forest Road 024 is closed from the gate at the forest boundary to its end at the Sawtell Federal Aviation Radar Tower from November 1 to June 1, annually.
04-15-23-212 - Mesa Falls Scenic Walkway
For public safety and protection of vegetation outside of the walkway, it is prohibited to enter or use the described area.
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.
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.
Updated Area/Road/Trail Closure for Bobcat Lakes & Sand Creek Fires
The area closure associated with the BOBCAT LAKES and SAND CREEK FIRES has been updated, effective Saturday, September 19th at 6:00 a.m. This modification OPENS the area immediately adjacent to Elkhorn Hot Springs for public access. The remainder of the existing CLOSURE is still IN EFFECT for…
Moose Fire Updated Closure
Road and trail closures associated with the MOOSE FIRE have been updated. The Beaver Creek Road (FS Road # 5060) is still CLOSED from the junction with Ross Fork Road (FS Road #70), north to Stephens Reservoir for public and firefighter safety due to the presence of numerous pieces of heavy…
Road Closure for FSR- 624 Gibbonsville Road
Beginning around August 17th and continuing for approximately 4 weeks, two bridges over Ruby Creek on Forest Service Road (FSR) 624, also referred to as Gibbonsville Road, will be closed for bridge replacements. This project is necessary to maintain long-term safe access and improve road…
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.
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