Please check the Alerts, Notifications, and Closures that are in effect on the Payette National Forest. If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate Ranger District.
Alerts and Notifications
Payette National Forest (208) 634-0700
- no alerts at this time
McCall Ranger District (208) 634-0400
- no alerts at this time
Krassel Ranger District (208) 634-0600
- no alerts at this time
New Meadows Ranger District (208) 347-0300
- Granite Mountain Over Snow Vehicle Closure - for a map and more information click here
Council Ranger District (208) 253-0100
- no alerts at this time
Weiser Ranger District (208) 549-4200
- Woodhead Timber Sale traffic on Seid Creek Road (#50036). Heavy traffic May-July 2023 in the area from Brownlee Creek south on HWY 71 to Cambridge and Weiser.
Current Regional Orders - learn more about the Weed Free Hay Order, Explosives and Exploding Targets and Fireworks and Spark Arrestors.
Forestwide Orders
- Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area / Forest Order: 01/04-00-00-21-02
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Start Date: 7/15/2022 Expires: 7/15/27
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- Public Safety & Occupancy / Forest Order: 0412-570
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Start Date: 7/15/2022 Expires: 7/15/27
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Payette NF Occupancy and Use - 14 Day Stay Limit / Forest Order: 0412-569
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Start Date: 05/16/2022 Expires: 05/31/2027
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South Fork Salmon River Dispersed Campsite Closure / Forest Order: 0412-568
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Start Date: 11/4/2021 Expires: 11/5/2024
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Winter Travel Restrictions / Forest Order: 0412-541
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Start Date: 10/31/2019 Expires: 4/30/2023
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Camping/Vehicle For Threatened Species Protect / Forest Order: 0412-468
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Start Date: 7/9/2015 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Road Weight Restrictions / Forest Order: 0402-04-54
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Start Date: 3/23/2012 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Aquatic Invasive Species / Forest Order: 0412-00-420
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Start Date: 8/10/2012 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Salmon Wild & Scenic River Occupancy / Forest Order: 01-04-00-00-10-01
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Start Date: 3/24/2010 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Bridge Load Limit / Forest Order: 04-12-375
- Start Date: 3-27-2007 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Abandon Mines / Forest Order: 0412-328
- Start Date: 9-28-2003 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Protection of Threatened Fish / Forest Order: 0412-318
- Start Date: 4-17-2001 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Reckless Driving / Forest Order: 0412-167
- Start Date: 9-1-1992 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Campground Fee Compliance / Forest Order: 04-00-14
- Start Date: 6-10-1988 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Commercial Hauling Without A Permit / Forest Order: 0412-33
- Start Date: 3-27-1987 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Brundage Mtn. Resort Snowcat / Forest Order: 0412-547
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Start Date: 1/31/2020 Expires: 3/26/2026
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Granite Mtn. Over Snow Vehicle / Forest Order: 0412-578
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Start Date: 1/15/2023 Expires: 3/31/2023
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Gordon Titus Upper Elevation Winter Restrictions / Forest Order: 0412-543
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Start Date: 10/31/2019 Expires: 5/31/2029
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Salmon River Occupancy & Use / Forest Order: 0402-04-51
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Start Date: 6/20/2011 Expires: Until Further Notice
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- South Fork River-Big Creek Float / Forest Order: 0412-362
- Start Date: 3-31-2006 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Lost Valley Road & Occupancy / Forest Order: 04-12-327
- Start Date: 7-17-2003 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Wilderness Lake Restrictions / Forest Order: 0412-199
- Start Date: 5-3-1994 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Wilderness Grazing Protection / Forest Order: 0412-198
- Start Date: 5-3-1994 Expires: Until Further Notice
- Start Date: 5-3-1994 Expires: Until Further Notice
- Davis Trail #076 / Forest Order: 04-12-335
- Start Date: 9-2-2003 Expires: Until Further Notice
- Start Date: 9-2-2003 Expires: Until Further Notice
- Chamberlain Aircraft Restrictions / Forest Order: 0412-240
- Start Date: 6-7-1996 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Goose Lake Road / Forest Order: 0412-258
- Start Date: 12-4-1996 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Redfish Cave / Forest Order: 0412-208
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Start Date: 8-2-1994 Expires: Until Further Notice
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Dog Creek Resource Protection / Forest Order: 0412-188
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Start Date: 7-23-1993 Expires: Until Further Notice
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- Chamberlain Airstrip Campground Restriction / Forest Order: 0412-0156
- Start Date: 7-10-1992 Expires: Until Further Notice
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.
Conditions
Roadwork - Planned Construction & Repair Projects
This page will be updated as new information is released. Please check this page frequently as weather, work schedules and other circumstances may change quickly. Call the relevant District Office for more detailed information. Thank you and have a safe visit to the Payette National Forest!