The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's spectacular 6.3 million acres makes it the largest national forest in the lower 48 states. Located in Nevada and a small portion of eastern California, the Forest offers year-round recreation of all types.

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Visitors are responsible for learning about any restrictions before heading out to enjoy their national forests. Check with the local ranger station concerning fire restrictions involving campfires, smoking, ammunition, etc. as well as other forest conditions.

 

 Visitor Guide

This Visitor Guide provides the information you need to make the most of your Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest experience.

 

 

 

 Forest Fact Sheet

The Forest offers a setting of classic Western beauty and is known for its many recreational opportunities, scenic vistas, and wild places where visitors can still find solitude.

 

 

Monthly Forest Newsletter

Take a look at the Forest’s monthly e-newsletter, which includes Forest information, news, feature articles,  colorful photos, and much more!

 

 

Year In Review

The Forest would like to take this opportunity to share highlights of our accomplishments. We are proud to be entrusted to care for this land and serve the American people.

 

 

Boots In the Forest

 Through a series of articles, the Forest is recognizing employees for the important work they do and highlighting a variety of U.S. Forest Service careers.

 

 

Recent News

• BLM Elko District and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District Announce Fire Restrictions Effective Aug. 15

  Release Date: Aug 14, 2019  

• Fort McDermitt Shoshone Paiute Tribe and USDA Forest Service Concludes 2nd Cooperative Domestic Horse Removal

  Release Date: Aug 14, 2019  

• White Pine-Nye Resource Advisory Committee Recruiting New Members

  Release Date: Aug 13, 2019  

Features

Fort McDermitt Cooperative Horse Removal Project

A joint effort by the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to remove tribal members’ privately owned horses that are grazing without authorization on the Santa Rosa Ranger District. 

Going to Great Heights for Fire Prevention

Since 1993, the Smokey Bear Hot Air Balloon has been working hard to inspire Americans to prevent wildfires. The Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign is the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history, educating generations of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires.

Spotlights

Interested in a job with the U.S. Forest Service?

Forest Service careers provide exciting and challenging opportunities to be involved in the management and protection more than 193 million acres of our nation’s most magnificent lands.

Temporary Shooting Closure in Lovell Canyon

The temporary emergency shooting closure in Lovell Canyon has been extended. The closure area includes about 32,000 acres on both sides of Forest Service Road 45537 (Lovell Canyon Road).

Biannual Monitoring Reports Competed and Available for Review

The 2018 Biannual Monitoring reports for Humboldt National Forest and Toiyabe National Forest have been completed and available for public review.

Wild Horse Adoption Program

Learn about how you can adopt a horse through the BLM's Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program.