Alerts
The Lolo National Forest is included in several orders that cover Forests in the Northern Region or substantial portions of them. Please be sure to click on the plus (+) symbol to view Region Alerts to learn about what you can and can't do while visiting the Lolo National Forest and other Forests in the Region.
Forest Alerts
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Ward Creek Road Closure
What’s closed: Ward Creek Road, NFSR #889Where: at milepost 4.534 at the junction with NFSR 16568 to its end at milepost 11.91 at thejunction with NFSR 1185 & NFSR 1180.When: September 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous flood… -
Deer Creek Road and Snowmobile Trail Closure
What’s closed: Deer Creek Road and Snowmobile Trail, NFSR #236 and NFST SNO-70.10Where: The following NFS Roads:1. Deer Creek Road, NFSR 236, from milepost 2.37 at the Deer Creek Campground to the end of the road.2. Deer Creek Loop Snowmobile Trail.When: September 11, 2026 through December 31,… -
Lee Creek Road Closure- FS Road #699
What’s closed: Forest Service Road #699Where: Lee Creek Road from milepost 0.24 at the end of the pavement to milepost 3.61 at gate at end of NFSR #699. When: August 31, 2026  Why: Protect public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions. -
Gilbert Creek Road Closure- Forest Service Road 34
What’s closed: Gilbert Creek Road, NFSR #34 Where: From milepost 0 to the National Forest Boundary at milepost 1.86. When: August 22, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions -
Cabin City Campground Area, Roads & Trail Closed for Public Safety (May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027)
Cabin City Campground and Roads 9117, 9117-A, 9117-B and Trail 703 are closed for public safety May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027. -
West Fork Dry Creek Road and Trails 274 and 572 Closure
Road and trail access in the West Fork Dry Creek area is closed through Nov. 30, 2026, due to hazardous blowdown. Only authorized personnel and exempt landowners may enter. -
East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to recent weather, East Fork Big Creek Road (Forest Service Road  428) is closed from milepost 1.35 junction with 16046 (lodgepole) to milepost 1.85 seasonal gate closure turnaround. This closure is for public health and safety due to hazardous conditions resulting from flood and wind damage… -
Forest, Regional and Other Regulations
Enjoy Lolo National Forest safely. Learn rules for camping, fires, wildlife, vehicles, and staying prepared in bear country.