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Food Storage Requirements on Bonners Ferry, Priest Lake & Sandpoint Districts
Date(s): May 28, 2019

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.

Closures

Hume Ridge Road 1950 Closure No. 01-04-02-19-002
Date(s): Jul 16, 2019

Hume Ridge Road 1950 Closure

Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50 (a) and (b) the following acts are prohibited on the areas, roads, and trails described in this order and as shown on the map, within the St. Joe 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prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective July 15, 2019, and will remain in effect until rescinded.

1. Being on the road. [Title 36 CFR 261.54(e)].

2. 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 Road 1950 (Hume Ridge Road), T43N R2W Section 9 BM.
Hayden Lake Divide Road 406 Closure
Date(s): Jul 5, 2019

Closed Road: Road #406 Hayden Lake Divide from the intersection of Road #612 (Deception creek road) at Windy Ridge to the junction with Road #206 (Railroad grade road) at Burnt Cabin Summit.

These restrictions are in addition to those general prohibitions in Title 36 CFR, Part 261, Subpart A, become effective July 8, 2019, and will remain in effect until rescinded.

Read the full order and see the map of the road closure.
North Gold Creek Trail 111 Closure No. 01-04-06-19-001
Date(s): Jun 20, 2019

North Gold Creek Trail 111 Closure Order

Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 261.50(b) the following acts are prohibited on designation portions of National Forest Service Roads and Trails (see map). These restrictions are in addition to those in Title 36 CFR, Part 261m Subpart A, become effective June 24, 2019 and will remain in effect until rescinded.

1. Being on the trail [Title 36 CFR 261.55 (a)]. 2. 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 Trail 111 North Gold Creek from the junction with Trail 677 Dixie Queen in T53N R1W Section 1 to the junction with Road 1073, North Branch Gold Greek Road, in T54N R1E Section 21. When provided in an order, 36 CFR 261.54€ and 36 CFR 261.55 (a), it is prohibited to go into or be upon road and trail closed for the protection of public health or safety.
Brush Lake Campground Closure No. 01-04-07-16-003
Date(s): May 28, 2019
Brush Lake Campground Closure Order

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 attached map, 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 August 1, 2016, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
1. Being on the road. [Title 36 CFR 261.54(e)].
2. 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 in the Brush Lake Campground located in T64N, R1E, Sections 21 and 22.

Being on or using Forest Service Road 2493 located in T64N, R1E, Sections 21 and 22.
Bonners Ferry Trail Closure 01-04-07-17-11
Date(s): May 28, 2019

ORDER

Being on or using Trail #377 from 0.25 miles North of Brush Lake Road #1004 to the 2 mile point or the Northern apex of the Trail loop. It is prohibited to go into or be upon any area (trail) which is closed for the protection of public health or safety. This closure is necessary for public safety due to road work and harvest activities that will occur on access routes to Trail # 377. This closure becomes effective on June 07, 2017 and will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked
Kit Price Campground Closure No. 01-04-01-18-002
Date(s): May 28, 2019

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.
Firewood Cutting Closure Forest Service Road 332
Date(s): May 28, 2019

Firewood cutting is prohibited on Forest Road 332 (Bunco Road) from milepost 0.00 to the intersection of Forest Road 332 and Forest Road 205. For more information, click here.
Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas and Research Natural Areas
Date(s): May 28, 2019

Order No. 01-04-00-15-001

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.