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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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

• Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Visitors Need to Recreate Responsibly Over the Weekend

  Release Date: Feb 21, 2020  

• Hoover Wilderness Permits Available to Reserve Online at Recreation.gov on March 18

  Release Date: Feb 21, 2020  

• Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Visitors Need to Recreate Responsibly over the President’s Day Holiday Weekend

  Release Date: Feb 13, 2020  

• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Seeks Information from the Public on Poeville Fire

  Release Date: Feb 11, 2020  

Features

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.

MEET BRUTUS: A Blast from the Past

Brutus is a 62-year-old International B-160 Harvester Model 56 Fire Engine who, though since retired from operational service, still has a propensity for supporting the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

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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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