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A food storage order enacted in October 2011 requires food storage practices on the Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake, and portions of the Sandpoint Ranger District to reduce the potential for human-wildlife conflicts. For specific information on the new requirements please see the Idaho Panhandle’s Food Storage Web Page.
Persons are prohibited from being on or using any type of motorized vehicle upon Forest Service Road # 2455- Saddle Creek Road, from MP 0.1, to FSR #2455A, Saddle Creek A. (see map from link below).
The road segment described in this closure order is located in Sections 11, 14, 15, and 22 of T.40N. R.3.W, and Sections 21 and 28 of T.40.N. R.4.W (Boise Meridian).
This closure is necessary for the protection of Public Health and Safety.
As provided by this order, the following are prohibited [pursuant to regulation listed]:
• Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order. [Title 36 CFR 261.54(a)]; and
• Prohibited to go into or be upon any area (road with vehicle) which is closed for the protection of Public Health and Safety. [Title 36 CFR 261.53(e)].
To read the closure order and view the map, please click here.
Visitors are prohibited from entering or using campsite 30-34 of the Three Pines Campground located on Kalispell Island within the Priest Lake Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests
This campsite closure of Three Pines Campground sites 030-034 are located on the east end of Kalispell Island (see map from link below). It has been ordered for Protection of Wildlife due to an active eagle’s nest which contains nestling eagles.
The campsite is located in Section 7 of T.60N. R.5.W This closure is necessary to protect an active eagle’s nest located within the site.
This order is pursuant to:
Threatened, endangered, rare, unique, or vanishing species of bird. [Title 36 CFR 261.53(a).]; and
Entering or using a developed recreation site or portion thereof. [Title 36 CFR 261.58(b).].
To read the closure order and view the map, please click here.
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.58(e) the following acts are prohibited on designated portions of National Forest Service lands, roads, and trails described in this order. These restrictions, which are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective June 6, 2018, and will remain in effect until rescinded: Camping. [Title 36 CFR 261.58(e)]; Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. [Title 36 CFR 261.58(g)]; It is prohibited to go into or be upon an area which is closed for the protection of: Public health and safety [Title 36 CFR 261.53(e)]. This closure is necessary for the public health and safety due to hazardous trees in the campground.
Due to recent washouts that have resulted from spring runoff, motorized vehicles are prohibited on Forest Service Road #806 from the junction with Old River Road (County Road 1-C) to the road end (see attached map). The road is located in Sections 7, 8, 17, 18 of T.49N. R.2E. and Sections 1, 2, 11, 12 of T.49N. R.1E. This closure is necessary for the public health and safety due to washouts on Forest Service Road #806. To read the closure order and view the map, please click here
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50(b) the following acts are prohibited on designated portions of National Forest Service Roads and Trails, as described in the order and shown on the attached map, within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, within the Bonners Ferry Ranger District. These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective March 21, 2018, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
Being on the road. Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order. [Title 36 CFR 261.54(a)].
Prohibited to go into or be upon any area which is closed for the protection of Public Health and Safety. [Title 36 CFR 261.53(e)]
Being on or using any type of motorized vehicle upon Forest Service Road # 2190 – Kootenai Ridge Rd from Snow Creek Road FSR 402 to its terminus.
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50(b) the following acts are prohibited on designated portions of National Forest Service Roads and Trails, as described in the order shown on the attached map, within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests., within the Bonners Ferry Ranger District. These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective March 21, 2018, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
Being on the road. Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order. [Title 36 CFR 261.54(a)].
Prohibited to go into or be upon any area which is closed for the protection of Public Health and Safety. [Title 36 CFR 261.53(e)]
Being on or using any type of motorized vehicle upon Forest Service Road # 402 – Snow Creek Road, from FSR 402a to Kootenai Ridge Rd, FSR 2190.
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50(b) the following acts are prohibited on designated portions of National Forest Service, roads, and trails, described in this order as shown on the map, within the Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective March 21, 2018 and will remain in effect until rescinded.
Being on the road. Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order. [Title 36 CFR 261.54(a)].
Prohibited to go into or be upon any area which is closed for the protection of Public Health and Safety [Title 36 CFR 261.53(e).].
Being on or using any type of motorized vehicle upon Forest Service Road #2541 – Placer Creek Connection Rd from the FSR # 435 – Deer Creek Rd to FSR #2540 Deer Ridge Rd.
Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas and Research Natural Areas
This order is necessary for compliance with the Idaho Panhandle National Forests' Land Management Plan- 2015 Revision. It provides for implementation of changes in management of four recommended wilderness areas (Mallard Larkins, Salmo-Priest, Scotchman Peaks and Selkirk) and 23 Research Natural Areas (RNAs). The order specifically addresses use of motor vehicles including over-snow vehicles, mechanized vehicles and motorized equipment. Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50, the described acts (click here) are prohibited in recommended wilderness areas and Research Natural Areas administered by the Forest Service within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Road Conditions will be updated every Friday. We recommend to check road updates and or contact your local Forest Service Office before venturing into the woods.
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A food storage order enacted in October 2011 requires food storage practices on the Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake, and portions of the Sandpoint Ranger District to reduce the potential for human-wildlife conflicts. For specific information on the new requirements please see the