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Closures & Regulations
The following is a list of official orders issued by the Forest Supervisor for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. These Forest Orders describe the prohibitions, closures, and regulations for the Forest and are subject to updates and changes. Questions regarding these orders should be directed to the Ranger Districts. For current restrictions that are in effect limiting certain activities that commonly start wildfires, visit the Fire Restrictions page.
Regional Orders
Learn more about the Weed Free Hay Order, Explosives and Exploding Targets and Fireworks and Spark Arrestors. These orders are region-wide and affect all forests in the Intermountain Region, including the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Forest Orders
Districts
Emergency Closures
Order No. |
Title |
Active
|
Effective Date |
|
Trough Springs Fire Emergency Area Closure |
08/16/2024 |
08/11/2024 |
Forest-Wide Orders
Order No. |
Title |
Active
|
Effective Date |
|
Forest Wide Camping Occupacy and Use Restrictions (14 day camping limit) |
04/08/2029 or until rescinded |
04/09/2024 |
|
|
Forest Wide Areas Roads and Trail Use Restrictions |
04/08/2029 or until rescinded |
04/09/2024 |
|
|
Under 21 Consumption |
04/08/2029 or until rescinded |
04/09/2024 |
|
|
Possession of Cannabis |
Until Rescinded |
09/29/2005 |
Austin-Tonopah Ranger District
Order No. |
Title |
Active
|
Effective Date |
|
No District Specific Orders at this Time |
|
|
|
Bridgeport Ranger District
Order No. |
Title |
Active
|
Effective Date |
|
Twin Lakes Road Camping Prohibition |
07/11/2026 |
07/11/2024 |
|
|
Hoover Wilderness Food Storage Order |
Until Rescinded |
07/13/2023 |
|
|
Hoover Wilderness Restrictions Occupancy & Use |
Until Rescinded |
08/28/2028 |
|
|
Powell Canyon Road Closure |
Until Rescinded |
09/13/2011 |
|
|
Cultural Area Closure |
Until Rescinded |
04/11/2011 |
|
|
U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Intensive Use Area Closure |
Until Rescinded |
09/13/2010 |
|
|
Pacific Crest Trail Restrictions |
Until Rescinded |
09/10/2009 |
|
|
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions |
Until Rescinded |
08/22/2009 |
|
Carson Ranger District
Order No. |
Title |
Active
|
Effective Date |
|
Restricted Use Mokelumne Wilderness Area |
05/31/2026 |
07/29/2023 |
|
|
Peavine and Dog Vally |
09/30/2026 |
10/20/2021 |
|
|
Jack Valley Dog Leash Requirement |
Effective Oct. 1 thru Nov. 20 each year until 2025 |
10/06/2020 |
|
|
Dog Leash Requirement |
Until Rescinded |
07/01/2011 |
|
|
Pacific Crest Trail Restrictions |
Until Rescinded |
09/10/2009 |
|
|
Occupancy and Use Restrictions in the Whites, Thomas, and Jones Creeks Areas, Including the Galena Creek Recreation Area |
Until Rescinded |
08/24/2009 |
Ely Ranger District
Order No. |
Title |
Active
|
Effective Date |
|
No District Specific Orders at this Time |
|
|
|
Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
Order No. |
Title |
Active
|
Effective Date |
|
No District Specific Orders at this Time |
|
|
|
Santa Rosa Ranger District
Order No. |
Title |
Active
|
Effective Date |
|
No District Specific Orders at this Time |
|
|
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Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Order No. |
Title |
Active
|
Effective Date |
|
Mack’s Canyon Road Closure |
07/20/2026 or until rescinded |
07/20/2024 |
|
|
Area, Road and Trail Closure |
07/20/2026 or until rescinded |
07/20/2024 |
|
|
Mahogany Fire Rehabilitation Closure |
09/30/2025 or until rescinded |
07/24/2020 |
|
|
Rainbow Canyon Flood Diversion Structure Closure |
Until Rescinded |
04/26/2015 |
|
|
Butterfly Collection Closure Area |
Until Rescinded |
08/20/2013 |
|
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Prohibition on Feeding Wild Horses and Burros |
Until Rescinded |
04/31/2013 |
|
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Lee Canyon Meadows Occupancy and Use Restrictions |
Until Rescinded |
04/19/2013 |
|
|
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Hours of Operation |
09/11/2027 |
09/09/2022 |
|
|
Vehicle Snow Chains Requirements during Inclment Weather |
03/14/2028 or until rescinded |
03/14/2023 |
