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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  Click here for more informatin on how to purchase Christmas tree permits

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​​
• California
  • ​All Group Campsites

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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.

 

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Recent News

• Christmas Tree Permits Available for Purchase on the Austin-Tonopah, Ely, and Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts Beginning Nov. 2

  Release Date: Oct 29, 2020  

• Spring Mountains National Recreation Area to Sell Permits for 200 Cords of Firewood Starting Oct. 26, 2020

  Release Date: Oct 23, 2020  

• Christmas Tree Permits Available for Purchase Online and In Person on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts Beginning Nov. 2

  Release Date: Oct 23, 2020  

• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Reduces Loyalton and Slink Fire Closure Areas

  Release Date: Oct 22, 2020  

• Austin-Tonopah Ranger District closes Bob Scott Campground for the 2020 Season

  Release Date: Oct 22, 2020  

• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Use Hazardous Fuels near the Jacks Valley Community in Carson Citys Sheep to Reduce

  Release Date: Oct 19, 2020  

Features

SMNRA Prospectus Released for Outfitting and Guiding and Recreation Events

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is seeking applications through a competitive prospectus process for outfitting and guiding, recreation events, and other recreation services on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area near Las Vegas. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 13.

Notice of Availability of the Final Lee Canyon EIS Published

Today, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest published the Notice of Availability of the final Lee Canyon Master Development Plan Phase I Environmental Impact Statement for a 30-day review period. The Record of Decision will be finalized after this review period. 

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Spotlights

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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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Wild Horse Adoption Program

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