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

• Thanks to Community Support Lamoille Canyon Made Great Strides in Recovering from the Range 2 Fire

  Release Date: Dec 10, 2019  

• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Welcomes New Budget Officer

  Release Date: Dec 5, 2019  

Features

Christmas Tree Permits on Sale From Nov. 1 thru Dec. 24

Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are available for purchase from Nov. 1 thru Dec. 24 on the Austin-Tonopah, Bridgeport, Carson, Ely, and Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating.

Governor Sisolak and Federal Agencies Sign Plan to Reduce Nevada Wildfire Risk

Nevada Governor Sisolak, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service finalized a landmark agreement to increase collaborative efforts to reduce the risk and impacts of catastrophic wildfire.

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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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