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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

  • West Fork Dry Creek Road and Trails 274 and 572 Closure

    Road and trail access in the West Fork Dry Creek area is closed through Nov. 30, 2026, due to hazardous blowdown. Only authorized personnel and exempt landowners may enter.
    Alert Start Date: April 8, 2026
    Forest Order: #26-004-Lolo-D5
  • 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…
    Alert Start Date: April 1, 2026
    Forest Order: #26-003-Lolo-D7 East Fork Big Creek Road & Trail Closure
  • Forest, Regional and Other Regulations

    Welcome to the Lolo National Forest As a visitor to the national forests, you must follow certain rules to protect the forest and natural environment, and to ensure your health and safety.Forest and Regional RegulationsAll bear attractants, including any type of food and garbage, must be stored in…
    Alert Start Date: March 6, 2026
  • Deer Creek Road & Snowmobile Trail Closed on Superior Ranger District

    Deer Creek Road #236 and Deer Creek Loop Snowmobile Trail (SNO-70.1) on the Superior Ranger District are closed due to flood and wind damage to the road, bridge crossing, and trail.
    Alert Start Date: February 23, 2026
    Forest Order: #25-027-Lolo-D7
  • Ward Creek Road Closure- Superior Ranger District

    Due to the recent weather event a portion of the Ward Creek Road is closed. For your health and safety please avoid travel in this area. 
    Alert Start Date: December 16, 2025
    Forest Order: #25-024-Lolo-D7 Ward Creek Road Closure