Alerts

Forest visitors should be advised of habituated bear activity in the Sheridan Campground on the Beartooth Ranger District. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧…

Important Notice: Open Fire Ban on Jardine RoadEffective midnight on July 9, 2026, the Custer Gallatin National Forest has issued a closure order for a 3.5 mile stretch of Jardin Road, implementing an open fire ban in response to ongoing wildfire risks.This area, characterized by rugged…

Fairy Lake Road #74 from MM1.4 (winter parking lot) to MM 6 (trailhead).The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety due to the operation of heavy equipment on the roadway.

Temporary closure of West Fork Beaver Creek Trail #222 and the surrounding area in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District to all public entry from June 22 through September 30, 2026. The closure is required to ensure public safety during trail reconstruction.

The purpose of this Order is for public safety due to flood damage from recent stormevents. This Order shall be in effect from June 18, 2026 at 8:00 am through October 30,2026 at 8:00 am, unless rescinded.

The opening of South Plateau Road #1700 in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District, originally scheduled for 6/16/2026, has been delayed due to muddy conditions that are currently preventing full-size vehicle access.Crews are actively working to address the issue, and repairs are expected to be completed…

Temporary closure of the Goose Creek Trailhead parking lot and portions of Goose Creek Trail (#439) and Bear Canyon Trail (#440). The closure is in place to protect public safety during active vegetation management and logging operations in the area.

The purpose of this Order is for public safety. Due to poor forest health and the presence of Ips Beetles and Tomentosus Root disease, trees are tipping over with little to nowarning.This Order shall be in effect from May 26, 2026 at 8:00 am through October 30,2026 at 8:00 am, unless rescinded.

It is prohibited to use or possess any motor vehicle (including but not limited to motorcycles, ATVs, 4x4 vehicles) or bicycle in the Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn (HPBH) Wilderness Study Area (WSA) as described by Public Law 95-150 and displayed on the attached map exhibit. Use or…

Fairy Lake Road No. 74 closed to all uses as important maintenance needs are addressed. Accomplishment of this work requires a temporary closure of the Fairy Lake Road (National Forest System Road (NFSR) #74) from mile marker 1.4 (winter parking lot) to the trailhead at mile marker 6 on the Bozeman…

The road going over the Gallatin River (Markley Bridge), the parking lot at the Deer Creek Trailhead, and the Deer Creek Trail (NFST #481) between the Deer Creek Trailhead and the junction with Trail #445 (Table Mountain Trail).The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety due to the bridge…

Prohibitions on the use of over-snow vehicles off designated roads and trails within the Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, detailing exemptions and enforcement measures to protect resources and comply with a court order. 

NFSR #2421 (Glacier Lake Road) from the Junction with NFSR #2004 (Hellroaring Road) to the roads terminus, including all spur roads connected. The purpose of this Order is for public safety due to winter conditions and to protect the integrity of the road work recently…

The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety. The McConnell Fishing Access Area is in close proximity to private residences, US Highway 89, and the Gardiner Airport. The closure is a permanent closure as described under Section 4103 the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation,…

The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety. The closed area is in close proximity to private land and residences and the frequently traveled Old Yellowstone Trail South county road. The closure is a permanent closure as described under Section 4103 of the John D. Dingell, Jr.…

This closure of National Forest System Road #3809  is necessary, due to naturally occurring damage to the road, portions of the apparent on-the-ground road footprint have migrated outside of the existing right of way across private property. Members of the public traveling on the road footprint…

Using a bicycle or other wheeled vehicle between December 1st and April 15th of each year is prohibited on ski/snowshoe trails as depicted on the current Gallatin National Forest Over Snow Vehicle Use Map.

Prohibited Act(s): Placing, or maintaining any mechanical device, snare, deadfall or pit or device capable of capturing any wildlife or domesticated animal within certain areas on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

Prohibition of using a bicycle or other wheeled vehicle between October 15th and June 15th of each year on Rendezvous Ski/Snowshoe Trails on the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

Pursuant to 36 CFR Section 261.50 (a) the following acts are prohibited on the Gallatin National Forest, Hebgen Lake Ranger District: Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the area of the Boundary Ski Trail as shown on attached map. 

Bicycle and stock use restrictions on Chestnut Mountain Trail # 458 on the Bozeman Ranger District.

Prohibited as activities within the designated Wilderness boundaries of the Greater Yellowstone Area National Forests.

This order implements the “time share” component for mountain bikes prohibited on the Bozeman Ranger District.

Livestock use restrictions across the forest.

Trails where the use of bicycles is prohibited yearlong.

The restriction of aircraft use on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

Prohibition of Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire (except camp stoves) in areas of Lava Lake-Lee Metcalf Wilderness.