Alerts
On this page are our Forest Alerts and Forest Orders. Please be aware of these alerts because many unexpected situations can present difficult challenges for forest visitors.
Be well informed and prepared for your next visit to the forest. Know Before You Go.
Check out our Current Conditions page to view our interactive Closure Map, find links to fire information and Road and Weather Conditions.
To report an emergency, please call 911.
Forest Orders
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors.
These rules are available to you online below or at any Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest office. Please take time to read and understand them. If you have additional questions, please call your local Forest Service Office for clarification.
In addition, the Forest Supervisor may issue Special Orders and Closures that will close or restrict the use of certain areas if the need arises. Emergency closure orders will be posted as an Alert so visitors to the Forest can reasonably be expected to be familiar with them.
Forest Alerts
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Park Falls Office Closed for Paving Project Starting May 26
Starting May 26, 2026, the Park Falls District Office will be closed to the public for a parking lot paving project. For safety, please do not drive into the parking lot during this time. Neighboring offices that can provide passes, permits, and other services include the Medford Office, David R.… -
Prescribed Burning Planned in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Prescribed burning is planned this week in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. All operations are pending weather and outcome of initial test burns.Forest visitors can expect to see smoke and fire management personnel in the areas of Moquah Barrens north of Highway 2 in Bayfield County and… -
Elevated fire danger expected across Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is experiencing elevated fire danger conditions that are expected to persist for the coming week and beyond. Forest officials are asking visitors and residents to exercise increased caution to help prevent wildfires. View the News Release -
Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Begins Prescribed Fires Spring 2026
The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations for spring 2026. We estimate this work to continue through the summer as weather conditions allow.View the Schedule and Maps -
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands, roads, and trails on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Ashland, Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Langlade, Oconto, Oneida, Price, Sawyer, Taylor, and Vilas Counties,… -
Forest Order 09-13-25-01 Pipeline Trail Closure
On Trail 55552, the Pipeline 4x4 Challenge Trail, motorized use other than snowmobiles, is prohibited to ensure the integrity of the ANR Pipeline Company's high pressure natural gas pipeline. -
Forest Order 09-13-09-02 - Firewood Restrictions
Firewood restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Emerald Ash Borer. This invasive beetle loves to travel on firewood so please leave firewood at home, unless you live within 25 miles of your National Forest destination.The firewood restriction is one way of slowing the spread of Emerald Ash…