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Alerts

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Forest Alerts

  • Fall Creek, Anderson and Phinney Lakes Closure

    A temporary area closure will be in place August 4 through August 6, 2026 for the Fall Creek drainage as Utah Division of Wildlife Resources continues a native cutthroat trout restoration project using rotenone. The area within 20 feet of Fall Creek, its tributaries, and Anderson and Phinney Lakes…
    Alert Start Date: July 21, 2026
    Forest Order: #0401-26-04-01
  • Anvil Draw Boat Ramp Temporary Closure

    Due to low water levels, Anvil Draw boat ramp will be closed starting July 7.
    Alert Start Date: July 2, 2026
    Forest Order: #0401-26-01-03
  • Horseshoe Canyon Water Skiing Temporary Closure

    Pulling any object, including a person or persons behind a boat; or operating a boat to cause a wake for the purpose of pulling a person or object, with or without a rope is prohibited inside Horseshoe Canyon.
    Alert Start Date: June 30, 2026
    Forest Order: #0401-26-01-02
  • Flaming Gorge Reservoir Water Levels

    Flaming Gorge Reservoir water elevations are expected to be lower than normal this year due to long‑term drought conditions and increased releases from Flaming Gorge Dam. Lower water levels can expose offshore hazards that are normally deep enough to avoid, such as rocks, debris, logs and other…
    Alert Start Date: May 25, 2026
  • High Uintas Wilderness Occupancy and Use

    High Uinta Wilderness Area Occupancy and Use Order
    Alert Start Date: May 5, 2026
    Forest Order: #0401-26-002
  • High Uinta’s Wilderness Campfire Closure

    Campfire restrictions in the High Uinta Wilderness Area
    Alert Start Date: May 5, 2026
    Forest Order: #0421-26-003
  • Closure of Fishing on Concrete Boat Ramps withing Flaming Gorge Reservoir

    For the protection of public health and safety, it is prohibited to fish from any concrete boat ramp on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
    Alert Start Date: May 1, 2015
    Forest Order: #050115A1