Alerts & Notices

Alerts

• Stage I Fire Restrictions in Effect on August 2, 2018

  Date(s): Aug 1, 2018

  Stage I Fire Restrictions are in effect for all Payette Zones effective 12:01a.m. on August 3, 2018.

  Please review Stage I specific restrictions by clicking here.

  News Release:  July 31, 2018.

Closures

• Mesa Fire Closure Order Version 3

  Date(s): Aug 15, 2018

  The original fire closure orders for the Mesa Fire have been reduced to a smaller size.  This fire is burning east of Council on the Council Ranger District,  Payette National Forest.  Please click the link below for an updated closure order dated August 15, 2018.

  Closure Order and Map of the closed area.

• Kiwah Fire - Meadow Creek Road Closure

  Date(s): Aug 11, 2018

  Due to the Kiwah wildfire on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Meadow Creek Road (FS Road #1290) on the Krassel Ranger District of the Payette National Forest has been closed to provide for public safety due to hazards associated with the fire.

  Please click this link to view the Closure Order and the Map of the closed road.

• Rattlesnake Fire Area Closure

  Date(s): Jul 26, 2018

  This closure order is for the Rattlesnake Fire that is burning south of Riggins, Idaho on the Payette and Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests.

  Closure Order and Map of the closed area.

• Kennelly Creek Campground and Horse Camp Closure

  Date(s): Jun 29, 2018

  Kennelly Creek campground and Horse Camp have been closed due to the presence of a nuisance bear. 

  Please click this link to view the Closure Order.

• Big Creek and South Fork Salmon River Float Boat Permit Special Order

  Date(s): Nov 8, 2016

  Contact(s): Joshua Simpson

  South Fork Salmon River and Big Creek Float Permits - Requirements for float boating on the South Fork Salmon River and Big Creek.

• Big Creek, Secesh and South Fork Salmon Rivers Area Occupancy and Use Closure

  Date(s): Nov 8, 2016

  Contact(s): Joshua Simpson

  Area Occupancy and Use Closure (For Resource Protection) - This Order is needed for the protection of Threatened species (spawning Snake River spring/summer Chinook Salmon and Snake River Steelhead) based on a biological opinion issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service.  The closures will take place in the spring and the fall.

• Invasive Species Special Order

  Date(s): Aug 13, 2012

  Aquatic Invasive Species Special Order - This order prohibits the possession and transportation of aquatic invasive species on the Payette National Forest.

• Abandoned Mines Area Closure - Permanent Closure

  Date(s): Sep 8, 2003

  The act of going into or being upon any mine shaft, adit, stope, pit or other opening which has been gated and/or posted as dangerous is prohibited for the protection of public health and safety.

  Click this link to view this Permanant Closure Order.

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Conditions

2018 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!