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.

All Campgrounds, Day Use Areas, and Visitor Centers Are Currently Closed

Humbodlt-Toiyabe National Forest asks the public to please recreate responsibly. Law enforcement and/or search and rescue operations may be limited due to COVID-19 issues. High-risk activities such as rock climbing, etc. or backcountry activities that increase your chance of injury or distress should be avoided. We also encourage you to follow public health guidelines regarding social distancing while you recreate in National Forests. For more information about how the Forest Service is responding to COVID-19, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/covid19-updates.

News Releases

• Forest Temporarily Closes Campgrounds, Group Day Use Facilities, and Visitor Centers
• Forest Restricts Group Sizes in Nevada to Limit Spread of COVID-19
• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Is Now Offering Virtual Services in Response to COVID-19

Top Things People Want to Know

G E T   A C T I V E . . .	B E   P R E P A R E D . . .

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

• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Closes Buckeye Hot Springs and Surrounding Disperse Recreation Area to Limit Spread of COVID-19

  Release Date: Apr 3, 2020  

• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Restricts Group Sizes in Nevada to Limit Spread of COVID-19

  Release Date: Mar 26, 2020  

Features

Available Online Services

•  California Campfire Permits
• Annual or Lifetime Federal Recreation Passes, including all Senior Passes
• Forest Maps: USGS Store , Avenza (for Mobile Devices), and Forest Service Virtual Interactive Maps 
• Exclusive national forest merchandise offered through our partner organization the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association

Hoover Wilderness Permits Available to Reserve Online on March 18

COMING SOON!! Beginning on Wednesday, March 18, visitors to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be able to reserve Hoover Wilderness Permits online through Recreation.gov. At this time, the Bridgeport Ranger District asks the public not to mail in Hoover Wilderness permit applications or payments by mail. All applications received by mail will be returned to sender.

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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).

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tribal Relations

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest recognizes and celebrates the sovereignty of over 26 federally recognized Tribes with ancestral ties to this region.

Paiute Cutthroat Trout Reintroduced to Native Habitat

California’s native Paiute cutthroat trout, the rarest trout in North America, swims once again in its high Sierra home waters for the first time in more than 100 years.

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