Boise Forest Interactive Map of Road, Trail and Area Closures

 

 

Regional Orders

Weed Free Hay / Regional Order: 04-2021-03

• Start Date: 8/2/2021 Expires: 7/17/2026

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor / Regional Order: 04-2020-01

• Start Date: 7/16/2021 Expires: 7/17/2026

• Map 

Explosives and Exploding Targets / Regional Order: 04-2020-02

• Start Date: 7/16/2021 Expires: 7/17/2026 

• Order and Map 

Forest Orders

14-day Occupancy and Use on all NFS lands within the Boise National Forest as designated in the Order / Forest Order: 0402-00-62

• Start Date: 07/31/2022 Expires: 07/31/2027
• Map

Renewed - Public Saftey and Occupancy on all National Forest System (NFS) lands and Roads in the Boise National Forest / Forest Order: 0402-00-61

• Start Date: 7/15/2022 Expires: 7/15/2027

• Map

Revised- Reinstating the Over-Snow restrictions that are not covered by the Motor Vehicle Use Map. / Forest Order: 0402-00-56

• Start Date: 1/15/2020 Expires: 4/30/2023 

• Boise NF Winter Travel Map 

 

District Road, Trail and Area Closures  

 

Cascade Ranger District Closures 208-382-7400

Four Corners Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure  (Public Safety) / Forest Order: 0402-04-94

• Start Date: 08/29/2022 Expires: 09/30/2022
• Map

Rice Creek road Closure (NFS Road 478) / Forest Order: 0402-04-62

• Start Date: 8/13/2014 Expires: Until Further Notice 

• Order and Map 

 

Mountain Home Ranger District Closures  208-587-7961

Rainbow Basin Occupancy & Use / Forest Order: 0402-01-99

• Start Date: 3/9/2022 Expires: 3/1/2025

• Map

Wilson Trail System temporarily closed to motor vehicle use / Forest Order: 0402-01-98

• Start Date: 10/1/2021 Expires:  6/15/2026 

• Map

Additional Trail Closures ( portions of Roaring River and William Pogue) / Forest Order: 0402-01-59

• Start Date: 4/6/2015 Expires: Until Further Notice

• Closure and Map 

 

Idaho City Ranger District Closures  208-392-3700

Grimes Creek Closure (NFS road 364 and 261) / Forest Order: 0402-03-108

• Start Date: 8/31/2022 Expires: 9/1/2023

• 2020 Original News Release

• Map

China Basin road closed (NFS Road 205) / Forest Order: 0402-03-53.

• Start Date: 8/13/2014 Expires: Until Further Notice
• Order and Map

Flint Creek Spur C road has closed (NFS Road 207C) / Forest Order: 0402-03-54

• Start Date: 8/13/2014 Expires: Until Further Notice
• Order and Map

 

Emmett Ranger District Closures  208-365-7000

Four Corners Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure  (Public Safety) / Forest Order: 0402-04-94

• Start Date: 08/29/2022 Expires: 09/30/2022
• Map

National Forest System Trail 390 in the Sage Hen area / Forest Order: 0402-06-50

• Start Date: 5/27/2022 Expires: 8/15/2022
• Map

 

Lowman Ranger District Closures  208-259-3361

Kirkham Hot Springs is open for DAY USE ONLY from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. No Overnight Camping Allowed./ Forest Order: 0402-05-85

• $5.00 fee per-vehicle / per-day use fee / parking outside of the closed gate. 

• Start Date: 12/31/2020 Expires: Until Further Notice

• Original Closure  (Order has been updated - currently day use only)

• Map

 

Information about Fire Restrictions throughout Idaho  

• www.idahofireinfo.com/

• BNF DESIGNATED CAMPING AREAS

• Frequently asked questions concerning implementation of fire restrictions

 

Floating South Fork Boise River 

Alert - Use Caution - Floating South Fork Boise River

Please use caution if you plan on floating the South Fork Boise River.  The South Fork Boise River, located in a large roadless area, is a changing river due to mud slides and rock deposits following large fires. Rafters need to be aware and prepared for changeable rapids. The Buffalo Creek rapid, which used to be a Class 3, is now a Class 5 Rapid.  Please view the video and use extreme caution!

 

Burn Permits

• Free and required under Idaho law for any burning outside city limits statewide (excluding campfires) from May 10 through October 20.  Please review website. http://burnpermits.idaho.gov/
• For questions regarding burn permits, contact the Idaho Department of Lands Fire Management Bureau at this Contact link. If after hours or no answer, please contact your local Fire Department or Sherriff's office.

 

Do Not Fly Drones In or Near Wildfires

IF YOU FLY WE CAN’T! 

 

 

 

 

Alerts

• 8-2-2021 - 7-17-2026  Regional Weed Free Hay Order

  Date(s): Aug 3, 2021

  Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Restricted Areas, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated is prohibited. While in the Restricted Areas, this certification must be demonstrated by either: the state's required identification on each individual bale or container, or possession of original and current documentation of the state certification. 36 CFR § 261.58(t)

  This Order will be effective on August 2, 2021 and shall remain in effect until July 17, 2026 or until rescinded, whichever event occurs first. 04-2021-03

  VIEW THE ORDER

   

   

• 7-16-2021 - 7-17-2026 - Exploding Targets and other explosives Order

  Date(s): Dec 13, 2018

  7-16-2021 - 7-17-2026  EXTENDED ORDER - Fireworks and Spark Arrestors

  Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited on National Forest lands administered as National Forests with the Intermountain Region. 

  Operating or using any internal or external combustion engines without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order are prohibited on National Forest lands. (Order number: 04-2020-01)

  Attached is the regional order prohibiting exploding targets and other explosives. This Order will be effective on July 16, 2021 at 12:01 AM and shall remain in effect until July 17, 2026, or until rescinded, whichever event occurs first. (Order number: 04-2021-01)

  VIEW THE ORDER AND MAP

• 12-14-2017 Boise NF Withdraws Over-Snow Vehicle Use Map

  Date(s): Dec 14, 2017

  Effective - December 14, 2017--The Forest Service is withdrawing the Over-Snow Vehicle Use Map (OSVUM) for the Boise National Forest that was published on February 11, 2016 under 36 CFR § 212 Subpart C, effective immediately.  The OSVUM shall have no further force or effect.

  VIEW THE ORDER. - 0402-00-54

• 3-15-2016 Cascade RD SFSalmon River Road Weight Restrictions Order # 0402-04-54

  Date(s): Mar 15, 2016

  The Boise and Payette National Forests road weight restrictions on the South Fork Salmon River Roads. (NFSR #474  and   NFSR #674) 

  VIEW the original order.

  VIEW the map.

• 6-28-2013 Lowman RD Road Restriction on Portion of NFSR #594A.

  Date(s): Jun 28, 2013

  A restriction on Portion of NFSR #594A.  No vehicle travel greater than 50 inches in width on the section of the road described in the order : #0402-05-47.

  Purpose is to provide public safety due to a fill slope failure and road damage.

  VIEW the ORDER

• 7-11-2012 Davey's Bridge Replacement

  Date(s): Jul 16, 2012

  Construction is beginning on the Davey’s bridge replacement project located where the Banks-Lowman highway crosses the Middle Fork of the Payette River just south of Crouch.  While this project is not on Forest Service lands, it will impact travel on the Forest.  The bridge will be constructed a half lane at a time and will not result in long term road closures, however delays should be expected.

  VIEW - More Information.

• Advisory: Scriver Creek Road Restration Project

  Date(s): Jun 27, 2012

   

  The Emmett Ranger District of the Boise National Forest will be conducting road maintenance activities along approximately 8 miles of National Forest System Road #693 within the Scriver Creek drainage, located 6 miles north of Crouch, Idaho. Work is expected to begin on July 9, 2012 and be completed by September 1^st. Work includes: blading, ditch cleanout, spot road surface aggregate placement and ditch armoring to reduce surface erosion and potholing, and replacement of deteriorating drainage structures (culverts).  Drivers can expect delays during road maintenance activities of up to 2 hours. For more information contact the Emmett Ranger District at 208-365-7000.

• Advisory: Third Fork Road Resurfacing Project

  Date(s): Jun 27, 2012

   

  Gem County Road & Bridge Department, in cooperation with the Boise National Forest, will be conducting an aggregate resurfacing project on Third Fork Road, Forest Road 618, from Dodson Pass to Mill Creek Summit.  The funding for this 8mile long section of roadway was made possible by two Resource Advisory Committee grants authorized from the Secure Rural School and Community Self-Determination Act.

  Work is expected to begin in August 2012 and finish by mid-September 2012. Work to be done is roadside brushing; borrow ditching for better drainage, and reshaping the roadway before final aggregate is placed.  Drivers are asked to use caution on this road while the work is being conducted.

  Drivers should expect minor delays during this project, for more information contact Gem County Road Department at (208)-365-3305.

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Closures

• 3-09-2022 Mountain Home Rainbow Basin Occupancy & Use Order

  Date(s): Mar 11, 2022

  3-09-2022 Mountain Home Occupancy & Use Order

  The Mountain Home Ranger District is re-emphasizing an occupancy and use order prohibiting the following acts on National Forest System lands, waters, and trails within the Rainbow Basin to protect natural resources. (0402-01-99).

  This order will be in effect March 09, 2022, and shall remain in effect until March 1, 2025. 

  VIEW THE ORDER

  VIEW THE MAP

• 12-7-2021 Idaho City RD closes NFS 327

  Date(s): Dec 7, 2021

  12-7-2021 - The Idaho City RD has temporarily closed NFS road 327 (Granite Creek/Rabbit Creek)

  The Idaho City Ranger District of the Boise National Forest has temporarily closed access to using any motor vehicle, except for an over snow vehicle designed for use over snow and that runs on tracks or skis. Order 0402-03-104

  The restricted road is temporarily closed to all motor vehicles (passenger cars, vans, SUVs, pickups and trucks) to protect public safety by preventing vehicles that are not designed for over snow use from becoming stuck and stranded. This Order will be in effect December 7, 2021 and will remain in effect until 12:01 a.m. March 1, 2022.

  VIEW THE CLOSURE ORDER

  VIEW THE CLOSURE MAP

• 10-5-2021 Mountain Home RD has temporarily closed motor vehicle on Wilson Trails

  Date(s): Oct 6, 2021

  10-5-2021 Mountain Home Ranger District has temporarily closed motor vehicle use to the Wilson Trail System

  The Mountain Home RD of the Boise National Forest has temporarily closed the use of any type of motor vehicle use on the Restricted Trails within the Wilson Trail System.

  The purpose of this Order is to protect big game during critical life stages. (0402-01-98)

  This Order will be in effect beginning October 1, 2021 and shall remain in effect until June 15, 2026 or until rescinded by the Forest Supervisor.

  VIEW THE CLOSURE

  VIEW THE MAP

   

   

• 9-9-2021 Emmett RD temporarily closes a portions of NFS road system 696

  Date(s): Sep 10, 2021

  9-9-2021 Emmett Ranger District has temporarily closed portions of NFS 696 system roads

  The Emmett RD of the Boise National Forest has temporarily closed access to all public entry, along portions of National Forest System road (NFS) road 696 (OLD), NFS road 696 (West Fork Scriver) and NFS road 696D.

  The purpose of this Order is to provide for public safety during the West Scriver Stewardship Timber Sale logging operations.

  This Order will be in effect Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7 a.m. MST and will remain in effect until Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 5 p.m. MST unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-06-49)

  VIEW THE CLOSURE

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• 9-3-2021 Idaho City RD RENEWS CLOSURE OF NFS road 364 (Grimes Creek) and 261

  Date(s): Sep 7, 2021

  9-3-2021 Idaho City Ranger District closes NFS road 364 (Grimes Creek) and 261  

  The Idaho City RD of the Boise National Forest renewed the closure for another year of access to all public entry along National Forest System road and area 364 (Grimes Creek.)

  The area and roads are closed to all public entry to provide resource rehabilitation and address ongoing human sanitation issues.  (0402-03-103)

  This Order will be in effect from September 3, 2021 and shall remain in effect until September 01, 2022 at 00:01 A.M. Unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.

  VIEW 2020 ORIGINAL NEWS RELEASE

  VIEW RENEWED CLOSURE ORDER

  VIEW CLOSURE MAP

• 4-12-2021 – The Mountain Home RD has temporarily closed NFS road 159B

  Date(s): Apr 12, 2021

  The Mountain Home Ranger District of the Boise National Forest has temporarily closed access to motorized vehicles along National Forest System road and area 159B. (0402-01-96)

  This Order will be in effect beginning April 9, 2021 and shall remain in effect until March 31, 2022, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.

  The Road must be closed to all motorized access to provide for public safety due to road failure.

  VIEW THE CLOSURE

  VIEW THE MAP

   

   

• 5-21-2020 – Lowman RD has temporarily closed Kirkham Campground and Hot Spring

  Date(s): May 21, 2020

  The Lowman Ranger District has temporarily closed Kirkham Campground and Hot Spring area to all public entry.  The purpose of the order to provide for public safety due to hazards associated with the COVID-19 virus.

  This Order will be in effect beginning at 5:00 P.M. on May 21, 2020 and shall remain in effect through June 30, 2020, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.  (0402-05-85)

  VIEW THE CLOSURE

  VIEW THE MAP

• 5-29-2015 Revised Elk and Pony Fires - Area and Trail Closure - VERSION #7

  Date(s): May 29, 2015

  The Mountain Home Ranger District has revised the Elk and Pony Fires Area and Trail Closure.  VIEW THE REVISED CLOSURE AND MAP.    Version #7.

  Order Number:  0402-01-60

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