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Alerts

​Before visiting the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, there is information you should know about. Ensure you're informed about current conditions and closures on the forest.

We want your visit to be an enjoyable one. By following national forest rules and regulations, your outdoor recreation experience should prove rewarding and other visitors will likewise enjoy their visits.

Forest Alerts

  • Huckleberry Mountain (Iwam y'ayn'a) Temporary Ceremonial Closure

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    Alert Start Date: August 22nd, 2025
    Forest Order: #06-10-24-25-03

  • Stage 3 Public Use Restrictions on the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River

    Effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, Stage III fire restrictions will be in effect on the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River, and building, maintaining, attending, or use of a fire is not permitted.

    Alert Start Date: August 15th, 2025
    Forest Order: #06-10-01-25-06

  • Fire, Use, and Parking Restrictions on the Illinois River Road

    Effective July 18, 2025 through October 31, 2025 (unless sooner rescinded), the following are prohibited along the Illinois River Road (Forest Road 4103) corridor:

    Alert Start Date: July 18th, 2025
    Forest Order: #06-10-22-25-03

  • Stage 2 Public Use Restrictions: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

    To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions across the forest, effective July 11, 2025, through November 30, unless sooner rescinded.

    Alert Start Date: July 11th, 2025
    Forest Order: #ORDER NO. 06-10-01-25-02

  • Seasonal Alcohol Prohibition on the Illinois River

    Effective May 24, 2025 through September 30, 2025, possession of alcoholic beverages (as defined by Oregon State Law) are prohibited along the Illinois River Corridor Alcohol Prohibition Area.

    Alert Start Date: May 24th, 2025
    Forest Order: #06-10-22-24-02

  • South Fork Rogue (Lower) Trailhead Temporary Closure

    The area around South Fork Rogue Lower Trailhead is closed during P3 Pacificorp Flowline Construction. This closure order is effective April 9, 2025 through December 1, 2025, unless sooner rescinded.

    Alert Start Date: April 9th, 2025
    Forest Order: #06-10-24-25-02

  • Butte Fork Trail Bridge Closure

    Butte Fork Trail Bridge in Red Buttes Wilderness Closed thru October 2025

    The Butte Fork Trail bridge is closed due to public safety concerns. The bridge is located on the Butte Fork Trail #957 within the Red Buttes Wilderness Area.

    Alert Start Date: October 9th, 2024
    Forest Order: #06-10-20-25-01

  • Occupancy and Use - Camping Restriction

    UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 
    FOREST SERVICE
    ROGUE RIVER-SISKIYOU NATIONAL FOREST 
    ORDER NO. 06-10-24-07
    OCCUPANCY AND USE / CAMPING RESTRICTION

    Alert Start Date: June 5th, 2024
    Forest Order: #06-10-24-07

  • Ashland Watershed Closure Area

    ASHLAND WATERSHED CLOSURE AREA: 
    The southeast ¼ of the northwest ¼, east ½ of the southwest ¼ and the southeast ¼ of section 17; all of Sections 
    19 and 20; the east ½ of the west ½ and the east ½ of Section 21; the southwest ¼ of the southwest ¼ of Section 

    Alert Start Date: June 21st, 2023
    Forest Order: #06-10-20-23-52

  • Regional Order Occupancy & Use: Alcohol Prohibitions

    Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited upon lands, roads 
    and trails within the National Forest System to include National Forests, National Scenic Areas, National 

    Alert Start Date: February 17th, 2023
    Forest Order: #06-00-00-23-01

  • Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Order

    Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Order (Order Number 06-00-00-21-01) prohibits the possession or transport of various known aquatic invasive species on Region 6 National Forest lands across those lands in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California.

    Alert Start Date: March 21st, 2021
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