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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.
(Map above is Wapiti Closure Area - Version #2)
9-4-2018 - ALERT - Wapiti Fire Area Closure revised.
Boise and Sawtooth National Forests lands combined into one closure area.
Closure order will remain effect for public safety due to hazards associated with the Wapiti Fire through December 31, 2018 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.
The Grandjean Road is open.
Sacajawea Hot Springs Area is closed.
The area within the outer perimeter of the Wapiti Fire burn scar is closed. (0402-05-79)
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
9-27-2018 - The Cascade Ranger District has temporarily closed Ice Hole Campground
The Campground has been temporarily closed to provide for public safety during reconstruction. This order will be in effect from 9-27-2018 through July 2, 2019, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. 0402-04-80
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 This order will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2020, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.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).
12-19-2017 CLOSURE OF 474 ROAD HAS BEEN REVISED. VIEW NEW CLOSURE (0402-04-78) Closure will remain in effect through December 31, 2020 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.
Cascade Ranger District 474 road to Stolle Meadows WILL REMAIN CLOSED due to damage from mud slides. (Original closure date 3-29-2017)
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. The road is one of two routes leading into Stolle Meadows and snowmobilers can still use NFS Road 427 around Warm Lake to access Stolle Meadows.
Mountain Home Ranger District Closures
208-587-7961
10-19-2018 – Mountain Home Ranger District REVISED temporary closure of Cottonwood II Prescribed Fire Area - Version 2
The Closure area for the Cottonwood RX has been revised to include only the burn area. The Cottonwood Trail and all roads will be accessible and the public will be allowed back into the area.
Effective Oct. 22, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. and shall remain in effect until Oct. 26, 2018 at 11:59 p.m., unless rescinded prior by the Forest Supervisor.
Fire crews plan to monitor the unit every day until significant moisture arrives.
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).
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)
5-17-2018 – Idaho City Ranger District temporarily closes NFS road 393
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)
1-1-2018 -Idaho City Ranger District temporarily closes NFS road 362
The Boise National Forest is temporarily closing National Forest System (NFS) road 362 to all motor vehicles. The order goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018, and will expire Dec. 31, 2018 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-84). Closure replaced expired Order #0402-03-73.
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. (NFS road 312 to Graham is open).
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, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-82 and 0402-03-81)
Currently no road or trail closures within Lowman Ranger District.
Emmett Ranger District
208-365-7000
8-28-2018 - Emmett Ranger District - REVISED AREA CLOSURE - closed roads and trails within Lodgepole Fire - VERSION #2
The District has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) roads and trails to provide for public safety due to hazards associated with the Lodgepole Fire.
This revised closure order will be in effect from Aug. 28, 2018, through November 30, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-06-39).
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 - 2018 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 Cascade Ranger District is temporarily closing Eagles Nest Trail #111 to provide for public safety and protection from hazards associated with the Crawford Prescribed burn. The area will be closed beginning Oct. 17, 2018, and shall remain in effect, until Nov. 1, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. 0402-01-81
1-1-2018 - The Idaho City Ranger District has temporarily closed NFS road #347 to provide for public safety. The Grayback Gulch Road and Mores Creek Bridge were damaged by 2017 high water flows from spring run-off.
Effective 1-1-2018 - Order #0402-03-83 - (347) closure replaced expired Order #0402-03-70.
This order will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2018, until Dec. 31, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-83)
10-19-2019 - Cottonwood 11 Prescribed Fire Closure has been revised – Version 2
The Closure area for the Cottonwood RX has been revised to include only the burn area. The Cottonwood Trail and all roads will be accessible and the public will be allowed back into the area.
Effective Oct. 22, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. and shall remain in effect until Oct. 26, 2018 at 11:59 p.m., unless rescinded prior by the Forest Supervisor.
Fire crews plan to monitor the unit every day until significant moisture arrives.
The Mountain Home Ranger District is temporarily closing Cottonwood II Prescribed Fire Area to provide for public safety during burn activities. The area will be closed beginning Monday October 15, 2018 and 12:01 a.m. and shall remain in effect, until October 25, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. 0402-01-86
10-17-2018 - The closure of NFS road 312 to Graham has been terminated. The closure on NFS road 385 remains in effect. VIEW THE TERMINATION OF 312 RD
1-1-2018 - The Idaho City Ranger District has temporarily closed segments of National Forest System (NFS) road 385 along Banner Creek and most of NFS road 312 to Graham.
Effective 1-1-2018 - Order #0402-03-82 - (385) closure replaced expired Order 0402-03-76.
Effective 1-1-2018 - Order #0402-03-81 - (312) closure replaced expired Order 0402-03-75.
This order will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2018, until Dec. 31, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-82 and 0402-03-81)
The Idaho City Ranger District has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) road 351 to all public entry during timber operations. The purpose of the closure is to provide for public safety and to facilitate hazard mitigation of timber operations along the road. The Road Closure is in effect from Sept. 24, 2018, through Oct. 23, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.
The Cascade Ranger District has temporarily closed Ice Hole Campground to provide for public safety during reconstruction. The order will be in effect from 9-27-2018 through July 2, 2019 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. 0402-04-80
8-26-2018 - The described area is closed as shown on the attached map and closure order is within the Boise National Forest / Lowman Ranger District. Area closure to provide for public safety due to hazards associated with the Wapiti Fire.
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