Alerts
Please check the Alerts & Notices page before your trip to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Simply knowing the Forest Orders, current conditions, alerts, and closures prepares you for a pleasurable outdoor experience with no surprises! This webpage provides current information about restrictions, closures, alerts and advisories. If you have questions regarding any of this information, please contact the appropriate office.
Forest Alerts
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04-15-25-302 Paris Springs Closure Order
For public health and safety to facilitate a temporary closure for road crossing improvements on Paris Creek.
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04-15-25-304 Soda Springs Area and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect property during restoration activities.
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04-15-25-301 Road Closure - Soda Springs
Road closed
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04-15-25-219 5 Day Stay Limit Order
The purpose of this order is to manage high recreation use in the Described Areas.
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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.
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04-15-23-216 - Coffee Pot Stay Limit Order
Reduce the maximum stay in Coffee Pot from 14 days to 5 days.
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04-15-23-217 - Food Storage Order
Updated food storage order
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04-15-23-203 - Construction Debris Wood Pallets
Prohibition on burning construction materials and pallets
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04-15-23-215a - Winter Range Areas (Dubois)
Winter Range Area - Prohibited areas of possessing or using any type of over snow vehicle of National Forest System (NFS) designated routes in described areas.
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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).
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04-15-23-215b - Winter Range Areas (Ashton/Island Park)
Winter Range Area - Prohibited areas of possessing or using any type of over snow vehicle of National Forest System (NFS) designated routes in described areas.
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04-15-23-215c - Winter Range Areas (Teton Basin)
Winter Range Area - Prohibited areas of possessing or using any type of over snow vehicle of National Forest System (NFS) designated routes in described areas.
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04-15-23-215d - Winter Range Areas (Palisades)
Winter Range Area - Prohibited areas of possessing or using any type of over snow vehicle of National Forest System (NFS) designated routes in described areas.
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04-15-23-201 - Traffic and Alcohol
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety.
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04-15-23-202 - Wilderness Camping (Grazing)
Wilderness camping and use restrictions
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04-15-23-214 - Ashton Island Park Ski Trails
Prohibition of dogs, snowshoes, bikes or sleds on groomed ski trails.
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04-15-23-204 - Crestline Trailhead Stay Limit
Camping restrictions for Crestline Trailhead and FR 033
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04-15-23-207 - South Fork Snake River Restriction
River occupancy use and rules
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04-15-23-208 - Big Hole Summer Travel
Mountain Biking restrictions in the Big Holes
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04-15-23-209 - Big Springs Area Closure
Big Spring headwaters closed to boating, rafting, swimming, wading, etc.
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04-15-23-210 - Grandview Boat Ramp Order
Boating restrictions at Grandview and Henry's Fork River.
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04-15-23-211 - Sawtell Peak Road Closure
Seasonal Road Closure Nov. 1- June 1.
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04-15-23-212 - Mesa Falls Scenic Walkway
Areas outside the Mesa Falls walkway are closed to public entry.
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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 minimi