Alerts
Forest Alerts
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Nature Grove Fire Update: Forest Service Road 75 Open
The 75 Road has reopened due to the improved conditions from recent moisture and reduced temperatures in the fire area. Travelers and recreators are still advised to exercise caution when they are near the Nature Grove Fire perimeter as firefighters and heavy equipment will be traveling on nearby… -
Nature Grove Fire Community Meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Grange #116, at 1436 S 1st
Nature Grove FireBitterroot National Forest Local Type 3 Incident Command Team; Incident Commander: David TingleyFire Information Phone: 406-420-3096 Email: 2026.naturegrove@firenet.gov Key Message: A Community Meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Rocky Mountain Grange #116, at… -
Nature Grove Fire Evacuation Warning Notice
Bitterroot National Forest Local Type 3 Incident Command Team; Incident Commander: David TingleyFire Information Phone: 406-420-3096 Email: 2026.naturegrove@firenet.gov Size: 175 acresLocation: Approximately one half mile above Black Bear Campground, south of Highway 38 (Skalkaho highway)… -
Hwy 38 (Skalkaho Hwy) reopens Aug. 12
Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38) is open. The reopened section is from mile marker 13 to 17. -
Road Closures associated with Nature Grove Fire
Forest Service Road 75 is closed from Highway 38 to the junction of Forest Service Road 720. FS Roads 720 and 711 remain closed. -
Blackbear Fire Closure
Aug. 5, 2026: Closures are in place on Forest Service Road 711 and Forest Service Road 75 from Junction with Highway 38 to the Junction of Forest Service Road 720 due to fire activity associated with the Black Bear Fire. For more information and other fire updates, visit the… -
Forest Order Nature Grove Road Closure
Order Number: 01-03-02-26-09 Nature GroveU.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBitterroot National ForestDarby Ranger DistrictNational Forest System Road ClosureRye-Skalkaho Rd (NFSR 75) and Two Bear Road (NFSR 720).PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b),… -
Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.