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. See Below for Current Alerts and closures.

Safety

Preparation and safety are of utmost importance while recreating in the national forest.  Please observe safety alerts and notices before your excursion to the forest.  Simply knowing the current conditions, closures and alerts prepares you for a pleasurable outdoor visit, free from any surprise that could deter your fun!

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Regional Orders

Learn more about the Weed Free Hay Order, Explosives and Exploding Targets and Fireworks and Spark Arrestors by clicking on the regional orders button.

District Orders

Cedar City Ranger District

• 0407-22-11 - Camping Restrictions
  Start Date: 7/5/2022     Expires: 7/5/2027

• 0407-10-02 - D2 Yankee Meadow Dispersed Camping Restriction
  Start Date: 4/18/2022   Expires: 6/10/2025

• 0407-23-01 - Off Highway Vehicle Road Restrictions Within Developed Campgrounds
  Start Date: 2/13/2023   Expires: 2/13/2028

• 0407-21-010 - Parking Restrictions Along Hwy 143 and Mammoth Creek Road
  Start Date: 4/5/2021   Expires: 4/5/2026

Escalante Ranger District

• 0407-21-13 - D4 and D3 Campground OHV restrictions
  Start Date: 6/30/2021  Expires: 7/1/2026

Pine Valley Ranger District

• 0407-22-11 - Camping Restrictions
  Start Date: 7/5/2022     Expires: 7/5/2027

• 0407-20-05 - Camping and Fire Restriction
  Start Date: 4/18/2022  Expires: 4/1/2027

• 0407-23-01 - Off Highway Vehicle Road Restrictions Within Developed Campground
  Start Date: 2/13/2023   Expires: 2/13/2028

Powell Ranger District

• 0407-22-03 - Dave’s Hollow Camping Restrictions
  Start Date: 4/11/2022   Expires: 5/1/2027

• 0407-21-12 - D3 East Fork Camping Restrictions
  Start Date: 6/30/2021  Expires: 7/1/2026

• 0407-21-13 - D4 and D3 Campground OHV restrictions
  Start Date: 6/30/2021  Expires: 7/1/2026

• 0407-22-04 - Powell Ranger District Seasonal Road Closure
  Start Date: 4/15/2022  Expires:  4/16/2027

• 0407-21-19 - Tom Best Area Camping Restrictions
  Start Date: 5/15/2021  Expires:  5/15/2026

Forestwide Orders

• 0407-20-04 - Occupancy and Use
  Start Date: 5/6/2020  Expires: 5/15/2025

• 0407-21-07 - Cannabis Possession
  Start Date: 5/5/2021  Expires: 5/6/2026

• 0407-21-20 - Camping Restrictions near water sources
  Start Date: 5/15/2021  Expires:  5/15/2026

• 0407-21-01 - Camping and Parking are prohibited at the livestock corrals
  Start Date: 5/1/2021  Expires: 5/1/2026

 

Forest Orders Interactive Map

The viewer linked below depicts Forest Orders on the Dixie 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.