Please check the Alerts & Notices page before your trip to the Boise 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, fire conditions, alerts and advisories.
For more information about fire restrictions throughout Idaho:
The fire burn permit is free and required under Idaho law for any burning outside city limits statewide (excluding campfires) from May 10 through October 20. However, some cities and other jurisdictions - including local or county fire departments, Idaho DEQ, Tribal Reservations, and others - may have additional or alternate permit systems in place. 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.
7-5-2017- 7-5-2020 - ALERT - All explosives and exploding targets are prohibited on National Forest Service lands administered as National Forests within the Intermountain Region.
Attached is the regional order prohibiting exploding targets and other explosives. (Order number: R4-2020-01)
12-14-2017 - ALERT - The Forest Service is Withdrawing the Over-Snow Vehicle Use Map for the Boise National Forest (0402-00-54)
The Forest Service is withdrawing the Over-Snow Vehicle Use Map (OSVUM) for the Boise National Forest that was published Feb. 11, 2016, under 36 CFR 212 Subpart C, effective immediately. (12-14-2017) The OSVUM shall have no further force or effect.
FOREST ROAD, TRAIL and AREA CLOSURES BY DISTRICTS (5)
Cascade Ranger District Closures
208-382-7400
1-1-2018 - Cascade Ranger District has temporarily closed Yellow Jacket Trail - NFS trail 101
Effective 1-1-2018 - Order #0402-04-77 replaced expired Order 0402-04-73.
The Cascade Ranger District has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) trail 101 to motorized vehicles for public safety due to a failed bridge. This order will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2020, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-04-77).
8-5-2019 – Cascade Ranger District has temporarily closed segments of National Forest System (NFS) roads 427 and 489.1
The Cascade Ranger District has temporarily closed segments of NFS roads 427 and 489 (during specific times) to all motor vehicles in order to provide for public safety during road construction work. This order will be in effect from August 5, 2019 at 8 a.m. and shall remain in effect through December 1, 2019, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-04-82).
Please view closure for times and dates for northern and southern segments.
The Boise National Forest is temporarily closing National Forest System (NFS) Road 474 from the Warm Lake Highway (NFS Road 22) to the junction of NFS Roads 474 and 427 for public health and safety. Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.54 (e), this order is in effect when signed and will remain in effect throughDec. 31, 2020, or until rescinded,whichever occurs first. High snowpack and increased precipitation saturated the roadway causing it to give way in three places above the South Fork of the Salmon River. The largest slide is approximately 50 feet long and will require extensive work to repair.
Mountain Home Ranger District Closures
208-587-7961
1-1-2018 - Mountain Home RD has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) road 159B
Effective 1-1-2018 - Order #0402-01-83 has replaced expired Order 0402-01-71.
The Mountain Home Ranger District has temporarily closed NFS road 159B for public safety due to a road failure. This order will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2020, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-01-83).
7-2-2019 – Idaho City RD has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) trail 586
The Idaho City Ranger District has temporarily closed NFS trail 586 to all public entry in order to provide for public safety during timber operations along the Trail. This order will be in effect from July 8, 2019 through September 30, 2019 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-93).
6-4-2018 – Idaho City Ranger District temporarily closes NFS roads #311K and 311K1
The Boise National Forest is temporarily closing National Forest System (NFS) roads 311K and 311K1 to all motor vehicles. The order goes into effect June 4, 2018, and shall remain in effect through Sept. 15, 2019, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. The road is temporarily closed to all motorized vehicles to provide for public health and safety due to work activity in the area. (0402-03-88)
1-1-2018 - The Idaho City Ranger District has temporarily closed segments of National Forest System (NFS) road 385 along Banner Creek due to road failure.
Effective 1-1-2018 - Order #0402-03-82 - (385) closure replaced expired Order 0402-03-76.
Revised order will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2019, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-82)
Temporary closures planned for roads to Red Mountain and within the Rock Creek area of the Lowman Ranger District
The Boise National Forest wants to inform the public that a number of roads in the Lowman Ranger District will have temporary closures planned for hazard tree felling beginning the second week in September through the end of the month. The worked will be completed by a private contractor.
The contractor is expected to begin the felling work on National Forest System (NFS) 515 and then move into the Rock Creek area. They will work on NFS road 594 and then continue through the Rock Creek road system and end with NFS road 551. When a road is completed the Forest is expected to reopen it for public access.
Temporary National Forest System road closures scheduled include:
TERMINATED 9-12-2019 - NFS road 515 which leads to the Red Mountain trailhead north of Lowman: Sept. 9 - Sept. 23
The road closure will also temporarily restrict access to the west end of the Red Mtn. trailhead. / VIEW THE MAP - Road open 9-12-2019
NFS roads 594, 594A road system and 551 within the Rock Creek drainage west of Lowman: Sept. 9-Sept. 30. Work is expected to begin on NFS road 594 first. VIEW CLOSURE ORDER / VIEW THE MAP
The Boise National Forest - (Lowman Ranger District) wants to let visitors know that Forest road 579 is scheduled to have a temporary closure from Sept. 16 – Sept. 29, 2019 to replacing an existing culvert with a larger one called an Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) structure. The planned AOP will accommodate post fire flows or runoff as a result of the Bearskin Fire. When awarded, the work will be managed by Valley County and a local contractor.
7-22-2019 – Emmett RD has temporarily closed Sage Hen Gravel Pit
The Emmett Ranger District temporarily closed Sage Hen Gravel Pit to all public entry in order to provide for public safety due to hazards associated with rock crushing operations.
This order will be in effect from August 4, 2019 through November 15, 2019 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-06-42). View details of the closure on the Alerts and Notices page.
ALL LARGE WILDFIRE INFORMATION WITHIN THE BOISE NATIONAL FOREST IS POSTED TO: INCIWEB.
INCIWEB is used for information about wildfires primarily over 100 acres in size. To locate Boise National Forest fire information click on the State dropdown link and then choose Idaho. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov
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!
Additional 2014 - 2019 ROAD CLOSURES:
Alert - A few roads that were washed out in 2014 may still be closed and may not be repaired in the future.
Check with the Ranger District before heading to the areas shown in the news release.
Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulation 261.50 (a) gives each Forest Supervisor the authority to issue orders which close or restrict use of the of described areas within the area over which he/she has jurisdiction. An order may close an area to entry or may restrict the use of an area by applying any or all of the prohibitions authorized in Title 36, Part 261, Subpart B, of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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.
9-17-2017 - TERMINATED - Effective Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions within Boise National Forest are terminated. VIEW THE TERMINATION.
Fire Restrictions to be Implemented Boise National Forest effective Aug. 11, 2017
The Boise National Forest will be entering Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Aug. 11 at 12:01 a.m. Campfires will only be allowed in the designated sites as shown on the attached list.
This order will remain in effect until further notice Oct. 1, 2017, at 12:01 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. Order #0402-00-52
With the reduced risk of wildfires due to cooler temperatures and precipitation in the area, state and federal wildfire officials will lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions within the West Central Idaho Mountains effective Thursday, Sept. 15, at 11:59 p.m.
Fire Restrictions to be Implemented in Treasure Valley and West Central Mountains
With the threat of wildfire danger increasing throughout southwest Idaho, local wildland fire management agencies will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective August 1, 2016 beginning at 12:01 a.m. They will remain in effect until further notice. Order #0402-00-41
The Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be lifted on both the Boise National Forest and the Payette National Forest effective Friday morning, September 11, at 12.01 a.m.
The Emmett Ranger District has temporarily closed Hardscrabble Campground to all public entry due to hazards associated with refurbishing the Campground facilities. This order will be in effect from May 8, 2019, until August 1,2019 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-06-40).
The Cascade Ranger District has temporarily closed segments of NFS roads 427 and 489 (during specific times) to all motor vehicles in order to provide for public safety during road construction work. This order will be in effect from August 5, 2019 at 8 a.m. and shall remain in effect through December 1, 2019, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-04-82). Please view closure for times and dates for northern and southern segments.
7-22-2019 – Emmett RD has temporarily closed Sage Hen Gravel Pit
The Emmett Ranger District will temporarily closed Sage Hen Gravel Pit to all public entry in order to provide for public safety due to hazards associated with rock crushing operations.
This order will be in effect from August 4, 2019 through November 15, 2019 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-06-42). View details of the closure on the Alerts and Notices page.
The Boise National Forest is temporarily closing National Forest System (NFS) road 393 to all motor vehicles. The order goes into effect May 17, 2018, and will expire Oct. 31, 2019, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. The road that will be closed is to provide for public safety and safety during logging operations.(0402-03-86)
The Emmett Ranger District has temporarily closed a portion of National Forest System (NFS) road 653 to all motor vehicles to provide for public safety due to a Road Failure and subsequent repair work. This order will be in effect from May 20, 2019, until Aug. 1,2019 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-06-41). The road is the route to Rammage Meadows just north of Sage Hen Reservoir.
The Idaho City Ranger District has temporarily closed NFS trail 586 to all public entry in order to provide for public safety during timber operations along the Trail. This order will be in effect from July 8, 2019 through September 30, 2019 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-93).
The Mountain Home Ranger District has temporarily closed NFS roads 128,129, 118 and 103 to all motorized access (wheeled vehicle users and snowmobilers) to provide for public safety, prevent road damage and protect wintering wildlife on roads typically inaccessible while the Elk Complex Fire Reforestation efforts are in process.
This order will be in effect from April 2, 2019 through June 15, 2019, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-01-88).
The Idaho City Ranger District has temporarily closed a portion of National Forest System (NFS) road 386 to all motor vehicles to provide for public safety due to a Road Failure and subsequent repair work. This order will be in effect from May 20, 2019,until further notice, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-92).
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