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

• 0407-23-04 - Markagant Aspen Project Closure and Map
  Start Date: June 28, 20231   Expires: August 30, 2023

• 0407-10-02 - D2 Yankee Meadow Dispersed Camping Restriction
  Start Date: April 18, 20221   Expires:June 10, 2025

• 0407-23-01 - Off Highway Vehicle Road Restrictions Within Developed Campgrounds
  Start Date: February 13, 20231   Expires:February 13, 2028

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

Escalante Ranger District

• 0407-21-13 - D4 and D3 Campground OHV restrictions
  Start Date: June 30, 20211   Expires: July 1, 2026

Pine Valley Ranger District

• 0407-20-05 - Camping and Fire Restrictions
  Start Date: April 18, 20221   Expires: April 1, 2027

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

• 0407-23-06 - Temporary Road Restrictions 
  Start Date: July 10, 2023   Expires: July 21, 2023

Powell Ranger District

• 0407-22-03 - Dave’s Hollow Camping Restrictions
  Start Date: April 11, 20221   Expires: May 1, 2027

• 0407-21-12 - D3 East Fork Camping Restrictions
  Start Date: June 30, 20211   Expires: July 1, 2026

• 0407-21-13 - D4 and D3 Campground OHV restrictions
  Start Date: June 30, 20211   Expires: July 1, 2026

• 0407-22-04 - Powell Ranger District Seasonal Road Closure
  Start Date: Apr 15, 20221   Expires:  Apr 16, 2027

• 0407-21-19 - Tom Best Area Camping Restrictions
  Start Date: May 15, 20211   Expires:  May 15, 2026

 

Forestwide Orders

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

• 0407-22-11 - Camping Restrictions
  Start Date: July 5, 2022   Expires: July 5, 2027

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

• 0407-21-01 - Camping and Parking are prohibited at the livestock corrals
  Start Date: May 1, 2021   Expires: May 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.