July 20th, 1:33 PM
— 1:45 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce
Tribe
July 20th, 1:33 PM
— 1:45 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been cancelled by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston Nez Perce
Tribe
July 20th, 11:43 AM
— 7:15 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Environmental Protection Agency
* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality
Index is forecasted to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. For the
latest air quality readings, head to https://fire.airnow.gov or
visit the Idaho Smoke Blog at www.idsmoke.blogspot.com.
* WHERE...Boundary County, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah
Counties.
* WHEN...Next update by 12 PM Monday, July 20th.
* IMPACTS...Some members of the public may experience health effects;
members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health
effects.
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
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 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.
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…
What’s closed: Graves Vermillion Road # 367 at milepost 2.78 to milepost 9.95Where: Graves Creek Road When: July 15, 2026 through September 1, 2026Why: Hazardous conditions; closure protects public safety
What’s closed: Oregon Creek Road #7865, from milepost 5.13, at the intersection withRoad 7836 to the end of the roadWhere: Oregon Creek Road #7865When: July 15, 2026 through September 1, 2026Why: Construction activity due to the installation of a bridge on the Parent Gulch crossing; closure…
What’s closed: Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Where: West Fork Fish Crek Trail #101 When: July 14, 2026 through September 1, 2026 Why: Completing the Upper West Fork Fish Creek Trail Bridge Replacement GAOA Project
Cabin City Campground and Roads 9117, 9117-A, 9117-B and Trail 703 are closed for public safety May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027.
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.
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…
Enjoy Lolo National Forest safely. Learn rules for camping, fires, wildlife, vehicles, and staying prepared in bear country.
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.
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.
Savenac Bunkhouse
Savenac Historic Tree Nursery will be completely closed from May 23, 2026, to June 22, 2026, to complete the construction started in 2025 and to address damage from winter storms that occurred in December 2025.
Savenac East Cottage
Savenac Historic Tree Nursery will be completely closed from May 23, 2026, to June 22, 2026, to complete the construction started in 2025 and to address damage from winter storms that occurred in December 2025.
Bitterroot 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
Bitterroot 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.
Bitterroot National Forest
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).
Bitterroot National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
Savenac Cookhouse
Savenac Historic Tree Nursery will be completely closed from May 23, 2026, to June 22, 2026, to complete the construction started in 2025 and to address damage from winter storms that occurred in December 2025.
Flathead 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
Flathead 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.
Flathead 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.
Flathead 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…
Flathead National Forest
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.
Flathead National Forest
Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 closed to motorized travel during 2026 repair work. See details and authorized access info.
Flathead National Forest
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.
Flathead National Forest
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.
Flathead National Forest
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.
Flathead National Forest
Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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
Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Forest Road 111 will be closed at the Riders Cabin (mile post 6.4) for a bridge replacement project. Bridges will be replaced at mile posts 6.8, 7.4, and 11.5. The closure prevents access to Mill Creek Campground and Branham Lakes. The project is expected to take approximately 6 weeks to complete.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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.…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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.
Seeley Lake Lolo Campground
Our Boat Ramp and Boat Parking Area facility is undergoing construction and will be closed. The closure should not impact the availability of Campground and Day-Use amenities and services. Please visit our agency website for additional information.
Seeley Lake Lolo Campground
Our facility will be undergoing construction that could impact the availability of some amenities and services. Please visit our agency website for additional information.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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…
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
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.
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
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
Construction operations are now complete on the Rexford Bench boat launch upgrade and it is now open. The boat launch was closed while the existing asphalt was replaced with concrete. The low water ramp is available but due to the low level of the reservoir, please be aware of muddy conditions…
Kootenai National Forest
A closure order is in now effect for the Big Creek Area on the Rexford Ranger District, which is a known area for peregrine falcon nesting. Peregrine falcons are particularly sensitive to disturbance and activity above their nest or rock climbing in its vicinity. Disturbance during the nesting…
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…
Cabin City Campground
Cabin City Campground will be closed for the 2026 summer season due to extensive storm damage. Please contact Superior Ranger District at 406-822-4233 mid-summer for an update.
Up Up Lookout
During the 2026 season, renters will need to utilize the Ward Creek Road to get to the Up Up Lookout Tower. Please follow the information under the Getting There tab for the Ward Creek Road directions. The Deer Creek Road will not be accessible for the 2026 season. Please contact the Superior Ranger District mid-summer for updated information at 406-822-4233. NOTE: Phone and vehicle GPS mapping directions are not correct. Please use our directions.