A new 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.
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prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective March 21, 2018, and will remain in effect until rescinded.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 shown on the order within 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prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective March 22, 2018, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
When provided by the order; the following are prohibited:
Being on or using any type of motorized vehicle upon Forest Service Road # 1335– Guinn Creek Road.
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prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective March 21, 2018, and will remain in effect until rescinded.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, as shown on the order within 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 22, 2018, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
Using any type of vehicle prohibited by the order. [Title 36 CFR 261.54(a)]. 2.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)] Being on or using any type of motorized vehicle upon Forest Service Road # 1314– Quartz Mountain Road, from MP 0.1, National Forest System Lands boundary, to FSR # 1335, Guinn Creek.
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.
The St. Joe Ranger District is issuing a road closure on Forest Service Road #216 on Homestead Creek will be closed in order to perform heavy road reconstruction in preparation for two bridge replacements. The location of the road closure is south of Avery from mile post 6.0 to mile post 7.6 on FRS 216. The road may be closed up to four weeks until construction is complete.
For more information, please contact Shoshana Cooper, Public Affairs Officer, at 208-765-7211.
We have issued temporary road and trail closures on the Sandpoint Ranger District for Forest Service Road (FSR) #275 north of the Huckleberry Campground, FSR #1091, FSR #419 north of the Washout, Forest Service Trails #55, 57, & 526, and Trail #120 north of Trestle Peak. These closures are necessary for public health and safety because of fire activity.
For more information, please contact Shoshana Cooper, Public Affairs Officer, at 208-765-7211.
The Idaho Panhandle and Colville National Forests have issued a temporary closure for Trails #312 (Hughes Fork Trail) and #512 (Shedroof Divide Trail) in Pend Oreille, WA for public health and safety due to the North Fork Hughes Fire in the Salmo Priest Wilderness. The emergency closure impacts these two trails in close proximity to the fire.
These restrictions become effective 13 of July, 2017, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
Being on the trail. [Title 36 CFR 261.55(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 Forest Service Trail 312, from the intersection with Forest Service Trail 311, to the intersection with Forest Service Trail 512.
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 new 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