Alerts
The Lolo National Forest is included in several orders that cover Forests in the Northern Region or substantial portions of them. Please be sure to click on the plus (+) symbol to view Region Alerts to learn about what you can and can't do while visiting the Lolo National Forest and other Forests in the Region.
Forest Alerts
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Dry Creek Road Closure- NFSR 352
What’s closed: Dry Creek Road, NFSR #352Where: Dry Creek (Henderson-Thompson) Road, NFSR 352, from milepost 25.15 at its junction with Trail 578 to milepost 26.37 at its junction with Woodside Road.When: This Order shall be in effect from 0700 to 1700, Mondays – Fridays starting October 1,… -
Cherry Creek Road Closure- NFSR 420
What’s closed: Cherry Creek Road, NFSR #420Where: Cherry Creek Road, NFSR 420, from milepost 5.6 to the end of the road.When: In effect from 0700 to 1700 daily starting September 29, 2026, through October 1, 2026, unless rescinded.Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions. -
Temporary Administrative Pasture Firearms Closure
What’s closed: Area Closed to All Hunting and Firearms Year RoundWhere: All National Forest Land within the Ninemile Administrative Sites on the Ranger Station compound, the Grand Menard Day Use site and Nature Trail, as well as in the following administrative pastures.When: September 27, 2026… -
Deer Creek Road Closure- NFSR 236
What’s closed: Deer Creek Road, NFSR #236 Where: From milepost 2.37 at the Deer Creek Campground to the end of the road.When: September 21, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions -
Ward Creek Road Closure
What’s closed: Ward Creek Road, NFSR #889Where: at milepost 4.534 at the junction with NFSR 16568 to its end at milepost 11.91 at thejunction with NFSR 1185 & NFSR 1180.When: September 11, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous flood… -
Gilbert Creek Road Closure- Forest Service Road 34
What’s closed: Gilbert Creek Road, NFSR #34 Where: From milepost 0 to the National Forest Boundary at milepost 1.86. When: August 22, 2026 through December 31, 2026 unless rescinded Why: Public health and safety due to hazardous road conditions -
Cabin City Campground Area, Roads & Trail Closed for Public Safety (May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027)
Cabin City Campground and Roads 9117, 9117-A, 9117-B and Trail 703 are closed for public safety May 11, 2026–May 1, 2027. -
East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure- Superior Ranger District
Due to recent weather, East Fork Big Creek Road (Forest Service Road  428) is closed from milepost 1.35 junction with 16046 (lodgepole) to milepost 1.85 seasonal gate closure turnaround. This closure is for public health and safety due to hazardous conditions resulting from flood and wind damage… -
Forest, Regional and Other Regulations
Enjoy Lolo National Forest safely. Learn rules for camping, fires, wildlife, vehicles, and staying prepared in bear country.