Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Please check the Alerts & Notice 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, fire conditions, alerts and advisories.

Current Conditions

Fires and Emergencies

Idaho Fire Info - w ww.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

U SGS 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 Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center

Utah Avalanche Center

Alerts

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Bear Food Storage Order
Date(s): Jul 20, 2010

This order is intended to reduce adverse human-grizzly bear interactions, thereby promoting human safety and the protection of bears and other wildlife species in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Your Safety is Important to Us
Date(s): Oct 22, 2009

Idaho state law currently allows individuals under 16 years old to operate off-highway vehicles (OHV) on National Forest System roads whether or not they have a driver's license. When traveling on National Forest System roads to or from your favorite camping or hunting spot, you may encounter other drivers of all ages with varying experience levels and different types of motorized vehicles. Please take extra care to watch for all kinds of traffic to avoid life-altering collisions on roads managed by your national forest.
Current Road Conditions
Date(s): Jun 7, 2010

Check with local Ranger Districts for conditions and road reports before heading to the forest.

Closures

Area Closure on Groomed Nordic Trails for Dogs in Heise Area
Area(s): Hawley Gulch Trail, Kelly Canyon Foot Trail, Kelly Canyon Road, Kelly Canyon Ski Area, Pine Creek Trail

Date(s): Jan 22, 2020

Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b) the following act is prohibited within the area described in this Order, all within the Palisades Ranger District, Caribou Targhee National Forest. This area is closed from December 15 through April 15th, annually.

1. Allowing dogs in the area. 36 CFR 261.53(e).

AREA DESCRIBED:

All Groomed ski trails and area depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A., in the Kelly Canyon area on the Palisades Ranger District, Caribou Targhee National Forest.

Public Notices

Special Orders Enacted on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Special Orders

Alerts & Notices