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Simply knowing the Forest Orders, current conditions, alerts, and closures prepares you for a pleasurable outdoor experience with no surprises! This webpage provides current regional information about restrictions, closures, alerts and advisories. Remember to check the forest pages (below) for the same information specific to their area.

Select Current Conditions (water, weather, fires & emergencies) and Incident Information (fire related) to learn more.  

Regional Orders

Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness 04-4041-02

  • Start Date: 2/8/2022      End Date: 2/8/2027         Affected Areas: Payette and Salmon Challis National Forests (also Region 1 - Bitterroot and Nez Perce National Forests)
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Northern and Intermountain Regions Salmon Wild and Scenic River:  Occupancy and Use 04-2021-01 

  • Start Date: 5/28/2021      End Date: 5/28/2026         Affected Areas: Payette and Salmon Challis National Forests (also Region 1 - Bitterroot and Nez Perce National Forests)

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-3

  • Start Date: 8/2/2021     End Date: July 17, 2026     Affected Areas: All Forests in Region

Explosives and Exploding Target 04-2021-02   

  • Start Date: 7/16/21    End Date: July 17, 2026      Affected Areas:  All Forests in Region 

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor 04-2021-01   

  • Start Date: 7/16/21    End Date: July 17, 2026     Affected Areas:  All Forests in Region


Forest Alerts and Notifications (includes Forest Orders)