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  • East Rosebud Road Closure Order #01-11-82-25-03

    The Custer Gallatin National Forest announces a temporary closure of the East Rosebud Road (National Forest System Road (NFSR) #2177) from mile marker 0.3 to the road’s terminus, including all NFSR spur roads connected on the Beartooth Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: August 25th, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-11-82-25-03
  • West Fork Fire Road and Trail Closure Order 01-11-07-25-0 2

    The purpose of this Order is to provide for public safety in the area of the West Fork Fire.

    Alert Start Date: August 20th, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-11-07-25-02
  • Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Summer Interim Travel Order and Map

       Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area Summer Interim Travel Order and Map.

    Alert Start Date: May 21st, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-11-00-25-02
  • Food Storage Order

    Starting March 1, the food and attractant storage order is back in effect on the Bozeman, Hebgen Lake, Gardiner, Yellowstone, and Beartooth Ranger Districts of the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: March 1st, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-11-00-23-02
  • Pallet Possession Ban Order Number: #01-11-06-25-03

    The Bozeman Ranger District is implementing a new ban on the possession of pallets on National Forest System lands within the district. The pallet possession ban is an important step in protecting the district's natural resources, developed infrastructure, and ensuring the safety of the public.

    Alert Start Date: January 1st, 2025
    Forest Order: #01-11-06-25-03
  • Hyalite Drainage Recreational Target Shooting Restriction

    The final permanent order prohibiting recreational shooting in the Hyalite Creek Drainage in the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: August 21st, 2024
    Forest Order: #01-11-06-24-13
  • East Rosebud Road/Trail Use Restriction Trail 15_Restrictions 01-11-82-24-04

    This order from the U.S. Forest Service prohibits the use or travel by stock on National Forest System Trails (NFST) in the Beartooth Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: July 12th, 2024
    Forest Order: #01-11-82-24-04
  • McConnell River Fishing Access

    PURPOSE: The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety. The McConnell Fishing Access Area is in close proximity to private residences, US Highway 89, and the Gardiner Airport. The closure is a permanent closure as described under Section 4103 the John D. Dingell, Jr.

    Alert Start Date: November 10th, 2021
    Forest Order: #01-11-22-03-22-01
  • Beattie Gulch Area Shooting Closure

    The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety. The closed area is in close proximity to private land and residences and the frequently traveled Old Yellowstone Trail South county road. The closure is a permanent closure as described under Section 4103 of the John D.

    Alert Start Date: November 10th, 2021
    Forest Order: #01-11-03-22-02
  • Road #3089, Closure, Sioux Ranger District

    This closure of National Forest System Road #3809  is necessary, due to naturally occurring damage to the road, portions of the apparent on-the-ground road footprint have migrated outside of the existing right of way across private property.

    Alert Start Date: September 29th, 2021
    Forest Order: #01-11-83-22-01
  • Winter Bicycles Order

    Using a bicycle or other wheeled vehicle between December 1st and April 15th of each year is prohibited on ski/snowshoe trails as depicted on the current Gallatin National Forest Over Snow Vehicle Use Map.

    Alert Start Date: December 16th, 2020
    Forest Order: # 01-11-00-21-02
  • Trapping Closure Order and Map

    Prohibited Act(s): Placing, or maintaining any mechanical device, snare, deadfall or pit or device capable of capturing any wildlife or domesticated animal within certain areas on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: December 11th, 2013
    Forest Order: #01-11-00-13-05
  • Rendezvous Bicycle Closure Order

    Prohibition of using a bicycle or other wheeled vehicle between October 15th and June 15th of each year on Rendezvous Ski/Snowshoe Trails on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin N

    Alert Start Date: February 6th, 2013
    Forest Order: #01-11-07-13-02
  • Hebgen District (Boundary Trail) Shooting Closure Order

    Pursuant to 36 CFR Section 261.50 (a) the following acts are prohibited on the Gallatin National Forest, Hebgen Lake Ranger District:

     

    Alert Start Date: December 19th, 2012
    Forest Order: # 01-11-07-13-01
  • Hyalite Area Occupancy Order

    Prohibitions apply to National Forest System lands in Hyalite Canyon beginning at the Forest Boundary in T.

    Alert Start Date: July 16th, 2012
    Forest Order: #12-11-06-04
  • Chestnut Mountain Trail Bicycle and Stock Restriction Order and Map

    Bicycle and stock use restrictions on Chestnut Mountain Trail # 458 on the Bozeman Ranger District.

    Alert Start Date: April 15th, 2011
    Forest Order: #11-11-00-01
  • Greater Yellowstone Area Wilderness Restrictions Order

    Prohibited as activities within the designated Wilderness boundaries of the Greater Yellowstone Area National Forests.

    Alert Start Date: April 16th, 2009
    Forest Order: #GYCC-7
  • Dispersed Camping Parking Order

    36 CFR 261.56 – Use of Vehicles Off National Forest System Roads When prohibited by an order, it is prohibited to possess or use a vehicle off National Forest System Roads. For the purpose of this order, “motorized vehicles” do not include snowmobiles. 

    Alert Start Date: June 24th, 2008
    Forest Order: #08-11-00-02
  • Bicycle Use Restriction (Bozeman Area Time Share)

    This order implements the “time share” component for mountain bikes prohibited on the Bozeman Ranger District.

    Alert Start Date: June 19th, 2008
    Forest Order: #08-11-00-01
  • Livestock Use Restriction Order

    Livestock use restrictions across the forest.

    Alert Start Date: September 11th, 2007
    Forest Order: #07-11-00-12
  • Bicycle Use Restriction Order 07-11-00-10

    Trails where the use of bicycles is prohibited yearlong.

    Alert Start Date: July 29th, 2007
    Forest Order: #07-11-00-10
  • Aircraft Use Restriction Order

    The restriction of aircraft use on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: July 13th, 2007
    Forest Order: #07-11-00-07
  • Lava Lake (Lee Metcalf Wilderness) Campfire Restriction

    Prohibition of Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire (except camp stoves) in areas of Lava Lake-Lee Metcalf Wilderness.

     

    Alert Start Date: April 27th, 2000
    Forest Order: #00-11-06-03