Alerts & Closures

    Public Notices

  • Golconda Job Corps Center Restrictions Rescinded

    The prohibitions listed for the Golconda Job Corps Center in Order No. R9-08-12-09, applicable to the Shawnee National Forest dated November 9, 2012, and signed by Hurston A. Nicholas, are hereby terminated.

  • Wilderness Areas

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining restrictions in wilderness areas. 

  • Cave and Mine Closure Order

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining cave and mine closures.

  • Conditions of Occupancy and Use

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining conditions of occupancy and use.

  • Conditions of Motor Vehicle Use

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining conditions of motor vehicle use.

  • Collecting Snakes

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining restrictions collecting snakes. 

  • Special Closures-Tree Stands

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining restrictions related to tree stands.

  • Bay Creek, Garden of The Gods and Lusk Creek Wildernesses Areas

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining restrictions prohibited within the Bay Creek, Garden of The Gods and Lusk Creek Wildernesses Areas.

  • Eagle Creek, Big Grand Pierre Creek, Lusk Creek and Upper Bay Creek Watersheds

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining restrictions in Eagle Creek, Big Grand Pierre Creek, Lusk Creek and Upper Bay Creek Watersheds.

  • Restrictions For the Use of Natural Areas

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining restrictions in natural areas.

  • LaRue Road Closure

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining restrictions on LaRue Road #345.

  • Proposed Ripple Hollow Wilderness Study Area

    This order aims to protect the public health and safety of users recreating on National Forest System (NFS) lands by outlining restrictions within the Proposed Ripple Hollow Wilderness Study Area.