The COVID-19 pandemic is having some impacts on the Payette National Forest. Our offices remain closed in keeping with Federal facility opening reqquirements.
Forest Service officials on the Payette and Boise National Forests implemented the annual seasonal break up limits/road weight restrictions on portions of the South Fork Salmon River Road (National Forest System Road #674 and #474) effective today, March 31, 2021. The restriction is in effect annually through June 1, or as Forest Service officers determine that no further damage will occur to the roadway and remove the signing.
This special order limits motor vehcile use within the Rapid River Corridor, and was implemented in March of 2010. The current Rapid River Travel Management Plan project is intended to address concerns and develop a new travel management plan for this area.
Float boaters are welcome to float the river at this time, and are reminded that free permits are required to float between the confluence with the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River and the confluence with the Salmon River. This permit is used to help the Forest understand visitor use in accordance with the Frank Church River of No Return Area Management Plan, and as a tool to assist in county emergency search and rescue operations as needed. For planning purposes, please submit your request for a permit 7 to 10 days ahead of your planned float trip. Permit information can be found at this web page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/payette/passes-permits/recreation.
For questions, contact the McCall Ranger District at 208-634-0400.
These Winter Travel Restrictions are in place annually through the winter until March 31, 2020. Acts noted in this Special Order are prohibited. Click here to see Special Order #0412-541. These restrictions are necessary to protect wintering wildlife form disturbance caused by over-snow vehicles, to protect natural resources, and to separate motorized and non-motorized recreation uses to reduce the potential for user conflicts.
The Nethker Fire Aera Closure has been terminated. The area is open for public access. Use caution when in the fire aera, and be on the lookout for falling snags and burned out stump holes.
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!
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