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Alerts & Notices
Please check the Alerts & Notices page before your trip to the Caribou-Targhee 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, alerts and advisories. If you have questions regarding any of this information, please contact the appropriate office:
- Dubois
- Ashton/Island Park
- Teton Basin
- Palisades
- Soda Springs
- Montpelier
- Westside
- Curlew National Grassland
Forest Orders Interactive Map
The viewer linked below depicts Forest Orders on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This map is intended to be used as a supplement to the signed Forest Orders listed below. The signed Order document remains the authoritative source. Please use the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox or Safari.
Official Forest Orders: Alerts and Closures
Below are the official forest orders for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
| Forest Order Name and Number | Date | Expires |
Districts |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fish Haven Canyon Road #143 and Hogs Back Trail #3-133 Closure 04-15-535 |
6/15/21 |
7/13/21 |
Montpelier Ranger |
Closes the Fish Haven and Hogs Back Trail for heavy road maintenance. |
|
Trail #200 Closure (Rush Hour Trail) |
5/17/21 |
10/31/21 |
Teton Basin |
Temporary Closure of Rush Hour Trail during construction of the Centennial paved pathway |
|
Trail #109 Closure (Lead Draw) |
3/30/21 |
7/31/21 |
Westside Ranger |
Temporary closure of the Lead Draw trail |
|
7/17/20 |
7/17/21 |
Forestwide |
||
|
Regional Fireworks |
7/17/20 |
7/17/21 |
Forestwide |
|
|
Occupancy and Use |
6/05/20 |
05/01/30 |
Forestwide |
14- day stay limits on the Forest |
|
Area Closure |
1/9/20 |
4/15/30 |
Palisades Ranger |
Dogs prohibited from groomed x-country ski trail in Kelly Canyon |
|
Area Closure |
2/14/20 |
4/15/30 |
Teton Basin Ranger District |
Dogs prohibited from groomed routes on the South Valley Trail System from Dec. 15- April 15 |
|
Crestline Trail |
6/15/20 |
1/30/30 |
Westside Ranger |
Camping restrictions for Crestline Trailhead and FR 033 |
|
Construction Debris | Wood Pallets |
3/13/15 |
Until Rescinded |
Forestwide |
Prohibition on burning construction materials and pallets |
|
Aquatic Invasive |
6/04/12 |
Until Rescinded |
Forestwide |
Prohibition on possessing, storing and transporting aquatic species |
|
Aquatic Invasive |
6/04/12 |
Until Rescinded |
Forestwide |
Prohibition on possessing, storing and transporting aquatic species |
|
Maple Creek |
4/04/12 |
Until Rescinded |
Montpelier |
Camping closure along Maple Creek |
|
Occupancy and |
6/30/11 |
Until Rescinded |
Forestwide |
|
|
Grandview Boat |
5/7/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Ashton/Island Park |
Boating restrictions at Grandview and Henry's Fork River |
|
Mink Creek |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Westside |
Prohibition on discharging firearms in Mink Creek area |
|
Sheep Creek |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Palisades |
Overnight camping and firearm restrictions from April 15- July 15 |
|
Wilderness |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Forestwide |
Wilderness camping and use restrictions |
|
Teton Basin |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Teton Basin |
5-day stay limits in certain high-use areas |
|
Sawtelle Peak Road Closure |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Ashton/Island Park |
Seasonal Road Closure Nov. 1- June 1. |
|
Palisades Camping Limits |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Palisades |
5-day stay limits in high use areas near Palisades Reservoir | May 1- Sept. 1 |
|
Groomed Ski Trail Restrictions |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Ashton/Island Park |
Prohibition of dogs, snowshoes, bikes or sleds on groomed ski trails |
|
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Westside |
Use and time restrictions at Cherry Springs Nature Area |
|
|
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Soda Springs |
Camping prohibited within the Blackfoot Narrows |
|
|
Big Springs Area Closure |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Ashton/Island Park |
Big Spring headwaters closed to boating, rafting, swimming, wading, etc. |
|
Mesa Falls |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Ashton/Island Park |
Areas outside the Mesa Falls walkway are closed to public entry |
|
Big Hole Travel Restrictions |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Teton Basin and |
Mountain Biking restrictions in the Big Holes |
|
Reckless Driving |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Forestwide |
Prohibition on careless/reckless driving |
|
Bear Food |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Teton Basin. |
Food storage order from March 1 - Dec. 1 |
|
S. Fork Snake River Rules |
1/27/10 |
Until Rescinded |
Palisades Ranger Distric |
River occupancy use and rules |
|
Winter Travel Restrictions |
11/17/09 |
Until Rescinded |
Dubois,Ashton/Island Park, Palisades and |
Winter Travel Plan |
Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations 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.
Current Conditions
Fires and Emergencies
Idaho Fire Info - www.idahofireinfo.com
Utah Fire Info - www.utahfireinfo.gov
Nevada Fire Info - https://www.nevadafireinfo.org/
California - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF)
Wyoming - www.tetonfires.com
The National Interagency Fire Center posts an updated copy of the Situation Report (SIT) on a daily basis. This national report captures specific information regarding large fires, an outlook for the day, the total number of fires and acreage burned, as well as the current number of committed resources. National Incident information is also available by accessing Inciweb, a national website that captures all risk management situations in the U.S. You can access this national site at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
Water
USGS posts updated water information regarding water droughts, streamflow maps, and flood and high flow information, as well as a number of other items.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides national water and climate information. Here is where you can find water supply, snowpack, precipitation, and reservoir reports, as well as streamflow forecasts and data.
Safety
The most effective way to prevent mishaps is to adequately prepare for your trip. Knowledge of the area, weather, and limitations of your body can help ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
Weather
Current weather conditions from the National Weather Service for Idaho Falls, Idaho are updated continually.
Weather information is derived from National Weather Service data. The Forest Service is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
Avalanche Danger
The Caribou-Targhee NF uses two areas to access avalanche danger
Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center
Utah Avalanche Center