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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.
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!
Camping in an undesignated area or site, leaving campers or other vehicles used for camping unattended in a deispersed campsite for over 72 hours are prohibited in the area discribed in the linked order and attached map all within the Yankee Meadows and Bobery Creek Drainage area on the Cedar City Ranger District.
The following acts are prohibited in the areas described in this Order, all within the Pine Valley Ranger District, Dixie National Forest until further notice.
1. Camping in the areas described below.
2. Building, maintaining, attending or using fires in the areas described below.
Lion's Mouth Closure.
West of FS road 009: The boundary extends from the Lion's Mouth trailhead located along FS 009 south to the creek next to FS road 3432. Boundary is 200' south and west of the seasonal creek. The creek crosses from the east side of the road to the west, marking the northwest comer of the closure area. The closure area then extends east up and over a saddle and back to FS009 and south to the trailhead. This area also extends east from FS 009 to include a triangle of recently-masticated meadow. See Forest Order
The following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest described below and shown on the linked Closure Order and map
1.Camping in an undesignated area or site.
2.Camping within 10 miles of the same location for more than 16 consecutive days, or for more than 16 days in a 60-day period.
3.Leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours in a designated area or site without permission of an authorized Forest Officer.
This purpose of this Order is to facilitate resource protection and proper management of National Forest Lands and the adjacent private and National Park Service lands from recreation impacts associated with camping in the Dave’s Hollow area and to provide recreational opportunities to more members of the public.
Camping and building, maintaining, attending, or using fires in the areas described are prohibited in the linked closure order and shown on the maps. Closure Notice| Lion’s Mouth Closure – Map | Leeds Kiln – MAP
The purpose of this closure order is to protect the archaeological site/panel at Lion’s Mouth and the Leeds Kiln heritage site for generations to come and manage according to their irreplaceable, non-replicable, and non-renewable qualities.
Camping in an undesignated area or site, and/or leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours in a designated area or site without permission of an authorized Forest Officer are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands (“Restricted Area”) within the Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. See Forest Order
Camping in an undesignated area or site and /or leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours in a designated area or sitewithout permission of an authorized Forest Officer are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands (“Restricted Area”) within the Powell Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest. See Forest Order
Possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substancederived from a cannabis plant are prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Dixie National Forest. See Forest Order
The following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order (the “Restricted Areas”):
Possessing or storing any food or refuse, except when the food or refuse is:
Possessed or attended by a person who is physically within 100 feet, awake, and within line-of-sight of the food or refuse; or
Stored in bear-resistant container or in a closed vehicle where the storage compartment is constructed of solid, non-pliable material; or
Suspended at least 10 feet clear of the ground at all points and 4 feet horizontally from any supporting tree or pole.
Camping in the restricted area is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands (“Restricted Area”) within the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest described shown on the linked map and Order.
Camping in the restricted area is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands (“Restricted Area”) within the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest described shown on the linked map and Order.
Using any motor vehicle on a road or motorized trail, or a portion thereof, that is posted as closed is prohibited on the Powell Ranger District, Dixie National Forest. See Closure Order
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(b), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System land within the Dixie National Forest’s Tom Best Area. The restricted areas are the 150 feet on either side of the portions of Forest Service Roads 117, 130 and 646, which would otherwise be open to dispersed camping designated by posted signs and shown in the linked closure order and map.
Camping
Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instruction
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(b), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System land within the Dixie National Forest’s Powell Ranger District. See attached Order.
Camping within 300 feet of designated water sources, including ponds, water troughs, springs, and guzzlers, posted with camping restrictions signs.
Parking or leaving a vehicle within 300 feet of designated water sources, including ponds, water troughs, springs, and guzzlers, posted with vehicle restrictions signs.
The purpose of this Order is to protect wildlife habitat, wildlife, soil, water, and vegetation resources from the effects of recreational use and camping.
Camping and/or Parking is prohibited at the livestock corrals on the Cedar City, Escalante, Pine Valley, and Powell Ranger Districts of the Dixie National Forest described in the linked closure notice and maps.
The following acts are prohibited
1. Camping within 300 ft (100 yds) of the Restricted Areas from May 1 to November 15.
2. Parking or leaving a vehicle within 300 ft (100 yds) of the Restricted area May 1 to November 15.
Using any off-highway vehicle, as defined by Utah law in Utah Code Annotated Section 41-22-2, on a road or portion thereof that is posted as closed to off-highway vehicles, to include all “All-Terrain Type I” and “All-Terrain Type II” vehicles, unless they have been modified to meet “street legal” requirements is prohibited on the roads and areas described in linked order.
This order is intended to provide OHV access in campgrounds which have legal access to riding opportunities while also providing a quiet recreation experience in developed campground roads or portions thereof on the Cedar City and Pine Valley Ranger Districts, Dixie National Forest that are listed and described in Linked Order.
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50 (a), Camping in/near Forest Service trailheads, administrative sites and/or other facilities, and areas within one-half mile of developed campgrounds unless designated by the Dixie National Forest as an approved campsite is prohibited in this Order, all within the Cedar City and Pine Valley Ranger Districts, on the Dixie National Forest until further notice. View Linked Order
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