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.
8-3-2018 Stage 1 restrictions implemented in Southern Idaho including Boise National Forest.
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 This order will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2020, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.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).
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 VIEW NEW CLOSURE (0402-04-78) Closure will remain in effect through December 31, 2020 unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor.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to 36 CFR 261.54 (e), this order is in effect when signed and will remain in effect throughDec. 31, 2020, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.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
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.
6-15-2018 - BE AWARE OF LOGGING TRUCKS TRAVELING ALONG NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ROADS 385, 385H AND IDAHO STATE HIGHWAY 21 THROUGH JULY.
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. Both closures are due to road failures.
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.
Revised orders 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)
1-1-2018 - Idaho City Ranger District has temporarily closed Grayback Gulch road due to bridge failure
Grayback Gulch Road - NFS road 347 and Mores Creek Bridge were damaged by high water flows from 2017 spring run-off. The road has been closed to provide for public safety.
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, through Dec. 31, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-83)
5-25-2017 Lowman Ranger District has temporarily closed trails within Pioneer Fire burn area
The closure is effective 5-25-2017 and will remain in effect through 12-31-2018 or until rescinded by the Forest Supervisor. Trails are closed to provide for public safety from hazards associated with Pioneer Fire.
7-16-2018 - Emmett Ranger District - AREA CLOSURE - closed roads and trails within Lodgepole Fire
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 closure order will be in effect from July 16, 2018, through October 31, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-06-38).
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.
This order was terminated effective Friday morning, September 11, 2015, at 12:01 a.m.
With the threat of wildfire danger increasing throughout southwest Idaho, local wildland fire management agencies will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, effective August 21, 2015 beginning at 12:01 a.m. They will remain in effect until further notice. These restrictions are intended to decrease the chance of any preventable fires in the designated areas. VIEW THE ORDER.
The Emmett Ranger District has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) roads and trails to provide for public safety due to hazards associated with the Lodgepole Fire area. This closure order will be in effect from July 16, 2018, through October 31, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-06-38).
The Payette National Forest and the Boise National Forest (Cascade Ranger District) will temporarily close portions of NFS roads 474 and 674 to all motor vehicle for public safety during the 4 Summit Challenge bike event on July 28, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. and shall remain in effect until July 28, 2018 at 2:30 p.m for public safety. 0412-518
The Idaho City Ranger District has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) roads and trails within Whoop-um-up timber sale area to provide for public safety and to facilitate hazard mitigation operations. This closure order will be in effect from July 9, 2018, through Oct. 9, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-03-89).
7-2-2018 - The Emmett Ranger District has temporarily closed roads and trails within Lodgepole Springs prescribed burn area
The Emmett Ranger District has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) roads and trails to provide for public safety due to hazards associated with a prescribed fire in the area of the Lodgepole Springs prescribed burn area. This closure order will be in effect from July 2, 2018, through Aug. 3, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-06-37).
8-30-2017 - The Mountain Ranger District has temporarily closed National Forest System (NFS) road 121H (Village Area) for public safety because the trees in the area were affected by a wildfire. The order will be in effect from Aug. 30, 2017, until June 30, 2018,unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. (0402-01-81)
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)
The Boise National Forest is temporarily closing National Forest System (NFS) road 545 (Long Creek Road) to all motor vehicles. The order goes into effectWednesday, May 23, 2018, and shall remain in effect through July 10, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. The segment of road will be closed is to all motorized access to provide for public safety during the roadside hazard tree removal project. (0402-05-76)
The Boise National Forest is temporarily closing National Forest System (NFS) road 582 (Clear Creek Road) to all motor vehicles between NFS roads 545 and 510. The order goes into effect Monday, May 21, 2018, and will expire July 15, 2018, unless rescinded earlier by the Forest Supervisor. The segment of road that will be closed is to provide for public safety during the roadside hazard tree removal project.(0402-05-75)
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