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.

Visitors to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are encouraged to stay safe while recreating on the Forest by adhering to all local, state and federal guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and following all fire restrictions. Forest officials want to remind the public that offices, visitor centers, and California group campsites are still closed. See available online services below. For more specific information, please call the local Forest Service offices.

Available Online Services

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offices remain closed. Please call the Ranger District directly for details on how to obtain firewood cutting or other permits. The following services are available online:

• Annual or Lifetime Federal Recreation Passes, including all Senior Passes
• Forest Maps: USGS Store , Avenza (for Mobile Devices), and Forest Service Virtual Interactive Maps 
• Forest Service Merchandise Offered Through Partner Organizations
  • Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association. (https://www.esiaonline.org/s/shop)
  • Go Mt. Charleston. (https://www.gomtcharleston.com/shop/)

Closures

• Forest Wide
  • ALL Forest Offices
  • Visitors Centers​​

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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.

 

Maps and Publications

Recent News

• Winter Recreationists Reminded to Recreate Safely on National Forest System Lands

  Release Date: Feb 24, 2021  

• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to Host a Virtual Public Meeting on Feb. 25 for Off-Highway Grant Applications Input

  Release Date: Feb 23, 2021  

Features

Spring Mountains National Recreation Area—More Than a Backyard

It happens throughout the year, an influx of visitors excited to throw off the trappings of the city head to the mountains for fun in the great outdoors. While national forests are wonderful places to recreate and enjoy nature, the pleasure of using these spaces comes with responsibilities shared by all who visit. 

Paiute Cutthroat Trout Recovery Effort Continues Despite the Slink Fire

Recovery efforts continued this October when fisheries biologists relocated 44 Paiute cutthroat trout by pack animals from the nearby Corral Valley Creek into Silver King Creek, the fish’s historic home. Both creeks are in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The Slink Fire, which occurred in September 2020, added urgency to the effort. The 26,759-acre fire burned about half of the Corral Valley Creek watershed, potentially threatening the pure Paiute cutthroat trout population. 

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Tribal Relations

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Paiute Cutthroat Trout Reintroduced to Native Habitat

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