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.
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- Emergency Closures
- Forest-Wide Orders
- Austin-Tonopah
- Bridgeport
- Carson
- Ely
- Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge
- Santa Rosa
- Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Emergency Closures |
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Forest-Wide Orders |
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Explosives and Exploding Targets |
Until Rescinded |
07/12/2021 |
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Fireworks and Spark Arrestors |
Until Rescinded |
07/12/2021 |
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Weed Free Hay |
Until Rescinded |
08/02/2021 |
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14-Day Stay Limit |
Until Rescinded |
04/01/2009 |
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Enforce Nevada State Law on Forest's Areas, Roads, and Trails |
Until Rescinded |
09/29/2005 |
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Under 21 Consumption |
Until Rescinded |
09/29/2005 |
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Possession of Cannabis |
Until Rescinded |
09/29/2005 |
Austin-Tonopah Ranger District |
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Bridgeport Ranger District |
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Hoover Wilderness Restrictions |
Until Rescinded |
04/25/2013 |
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Powell Canyon Road Closure |
Until Rescinded |
09/13/2011 |
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Cultural Area Closure |
Until Rescinded |
04/11/2011 |
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U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Intensive Use Area Closure |
Until Rescinded |
09/13/2010 |
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Pacific Crest Trail Restrictions |
Until Rescinded |
09/10/2009 |
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Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions |
Until Rescinded |
08/22/2009 |
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Carson Ranger District |
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Dog Leash Requirement for Whites Creek and Thomas Creek Area (includes Map) |
06/30/2022 |
05/02/2022 |
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Peavine and Dog Vally |
09/30/2026 |
10/20/2021 |
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Jack Valley Dog Leash Requirement |
Effective Oct. 1 thru Nov. 20 each year until 2025 |
10/06/2020 |
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Dog Leash Requirement |
Until Rescinded |
07/01/2011 |
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Pacific Crest Trail Restrictions |
Until Rescinded |
09/10/2009 |
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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 |
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Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District |
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Santa Rosa Ranger District |
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Spring Mountains National Recreation Area |
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Mahogany Fire Rehabilitation Closure |
September 30, 2025, or until rescinded |
07/24/2020 |
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Rainbow Canyon Flood Diversion Structure Closure |
Until Rescinded |
04/26/2015 |
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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 |
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Picnic Area Day-Use Hours |
Until Rescinded |
04/24/2000 |