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Forest Alerts

  • Hwy 38 (Skalkaho Hwy) reopens Aug. 12

    Skalkaho Highway (Highway 38) is open. The reopened section is from mile marker 13 to 17.  
    Alert Start Date: August 21, 2026

  • Stage 2 Fire Restrictions start Friday, August 7, 2026

    Stage 2 Fire Restrictions begin at 12:01 am, Aug. 7, 2026 in all Bitterroot National Forest lands in Ravalli Co. and Missoula Co., MT, including within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.
    Alert Start Date: August 7, 2026
    Forest Order: #26-BRF-02

  • 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…
    Alert Start Date: August 5, 2026
    Forest Order: #26-D2-04

  • Road Closures Related to North Fork Fire

    Road closures are in place on Lost Horse at the Lick Creek Road (FS 5621) junction. Lick Creek Rd. remains open.
    Alert Start Date: July 27, 2026
    Forest Order: #26-BRF-01

  • Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
    Alert Start Date: March 1, 2025
    Forest Order: #25-BRF-01
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