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Alerts

Forest Alerts

  • Heavy Log Truck Traffic

    On the Council Ranger District, there is heavy log truck traffic on the Middle Fork Weiser Road (FSR #186), from White Licks to Highway 95 and from Mica Saddle out the Middle Fork Weiser Road (FSR #206) to Highway 95. Please use extreme caution when traveling in these areas.

    Alert Start Date: July 16th, 2025
  • Big Flat Campground Area Closure

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety prior to and during reconstruction of Big Flat Campground, which was severely damaged during the 2024 Lava Fire.

    Alert Start Date: June 10th, 2025
  • Wilderness Camping and Grazing Restrictions

    The purpose of this Order is to protect fragile, high elevation, water-based natural resources within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness from stock and user impacts.

    Alert Start Date: June 10th, 2025
  • Lost Valley Reservoir Log Hauling

    Log hauling near Lost Valley Reservoir on the New Meadows Ranger District will occur throughout the rest of the year. The main haul route will be on Forest System Road #089 out to Pineridge. The road will remain open to Forest users.

    Alert Start Date: May 19th, 2025
  • Goose Creek Road Closure

    The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during culvert replacement and road reconstruction operations.

    Alert Start Date: April 25th, 2025
  • Big Creek Area Boating Restrictions

    The purpose of this Order is to protect Chinook Salmon and steelhead.

    Alert Start Date: April 24th, 2025
  • South Fork Salmon River East Trail Prohibitions

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety due to unsafe creek crossings on the Described Trail.

    Alert Start Date: April 24th, 2025
  • Lost Valley Closure Area

    The purpose of this order is to protect a federally listed, threatened species and its occupied habitat.

    Alert Start Date: March 26th, 2025
  • Calf Pen Area Closure

    The area adjacent to NFS Road #50073 has been identified as a sensitive area for a federally listed, threatened species.

    Alert Start Date: March 20th, 2025
  • South Fork Salmon Road Weight Restrictions

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and prevent potential resource damage during spring thaw conditions.

    Alert Start Date: March 8th, 2025
  • Commercial Hauling

    The purpose of this order is protect public safety and National Forest resources. 

    Alert Start Date: March 8th, 2025
  • Bridge Load Limits

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety.

    Alert Start Date: March 8th, 2025
  • Over-Snow Vehicle Closure

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and natural resources.

    Alert Start Date: December 11th, 2023
  • Public Safety- Occupancy and Use

    This order is in place for public health and safety.

    Alert Start Date: July 15th, 2022
  • Payette Occupancy and Use- 14 Day Stay Limit

    The purpose of this order is to address competition for campsites and to protect public safety and natural resources.  

    Alert Start Date: May 16th, 2022
  • Frank Church Wilderness Occupancy and Use

    The purpose of this order is to implement 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). 

    Alert Start Date: February 8th, 2022
  • Brundage Mountain Resort Snowcat Route Closure

    The closure of the snowcat routes to over-snow vehicles provides for the safety of persons recreating or using the area. 

    Alert Start Date: January 31st, 2020
  • Gordon Titus Upper Elevation Parking Lot Winter Restrictions

    To provide for public health and safety related to noise and to reduce user conflicts at high use
    winter recreation areas.

    Alert Start Date: October 31st, 2019
  • South Fork Salmon River and Big Creek Float

    The purpose of the order is to implement permit requirements for float boating on the South Fork of the Salmon River and Big Creek as required by the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan. 

    Alert Start Date: March 31st, 2006
  • Chamberlain Aircraft Restrictions

    The purpose of this order is for resource protection.

    Alert Start Date: June 7th, 1996
  • Chamberlain Airstrip Campground Restriction

    The purpose of this order is to protect the resources, quality, and wilderness character of the area.

    Alert Start Date: July 10th, 1992