Alerts
Be sure to check the Alerts page before recreating on the Boise National Forest. Simply knowing the Forest Orders, current conditions, alerts, and closures prepares you for a pleasurable outdoor experience with no surprises! This webpage also provides current regional information about restrictions, closures, alerts, and advisories.
Forest Alerts
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National Forest System Road #456 Closure Extension
National Forest System Road #456 (Golden Gate Road), located 2 miles south of Yellow Pine, ID, will be closed from August 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM through September 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The purpose of this closure order is to protect public safety during approved exploration drilling activities. This… -
Crooked Fire Closure Order
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety from hazards related to the Crooked Fire. This Order shall be in effect from August 21, 2026, at 6:00 AM through December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM, unless rescinded. -
Deer Point Road, Trail and Area Closure Aug. 17 - Nov. 30, 2026
The purpose of this order is to protect public safety during timber harvest operations related to the Deer Point Stewardship Project. These closures are in effect from Monday at 6 a.m. through Friday at 6 p.m. (open on weekends) beginning August 17 through November 30, 2026. -
Boise National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
To reduce the risk of human caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions the Boise National Forest is implementing stage 1 fire restrictions following the Idaho Fire Restrictions Plan. -
Claremont Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure
This Order is for the protection of public safety from hazards related to the Claremont Fire. See Exhibit A - Map for the area effected by this order -
Lava Fire Road Closure
Updated closure of National Forest System Roads 625, 624, and portions of 653 to protect public safety during road construction and maintenance due to hazards and damage caused by the 2024 Lava Fire. These routes are closed to motorized and mechanized travel and are now CLOSED to foot traffic as… -
Rainbow Point Campground and Boat Access Closure
Rainbow Point Campground and Boat Access will be closed through Nov. 30, 2027 for public safety due to hazard trees and their removal. -
National Forest System Road #456 Closure
National Forest System Road #456 (Golden Gate Road), located 2 miles south of Yellow Pine, ID, will be closed from May 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM through August 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The purpose of this closure order is to protect public safety during approved exploration drilling activities. -
Grimes Creek Area Closure
To protect public safety and natural resources, it is prohibited to enter or be on the Described Area in Exhibit A. -
Antelope & Hollywood Campgrounds Closed for Construction
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety during construction and remediation of the Antelope and Hollywood Campgrounds. These campgrounds will be modernized to accommodate more RV camping, improved amenities, more campsites overall, and adding a toilet. Construction is expected to last… -
Atlanta Area Roads 268M & 268MX1 Closure
The purpose of this order is to protect public health, safety and natural resources along two short roadways associated with the community of Atlanta's transfer station. -
Public Safety Occupancy and Use on all Boise National Forest Lands
To protect public safety it is prohibited to: Park or leave a vehicle in violation of posted instructions. Be publicly nude. Entering any body of water in violation of Idaho State Law or county ordinance. Possessing or storing any materials containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware,… -
Lowman Ranger District Dispersed Camping Area Closure
To protect undeveloped campsites from overuse and to let highly impacted areas to recover, it is prohibited to camp in unmarked locations in the Designated Area of the Lowman Ranger District. -
William Pogue and Roaring River Trail Closure Order
Portions of the William Pogue and Roaring River Trails are closed. -
South Fork Salmon Road Closure
To protect public safety and prevent potential resource damage during the spring thaw, it is prohibited to operate a motor vehicle that is more than 10,000 lbs on the steering axle and tire width less than 9 inches, or more than 300 lbs per inch of tire on all axles, from March 15 to June 1… -
Rainbow Basin Occupancy and Use
To protect natural resources and public health and safety, it is prohibited to: Using a bicycle or motor vehicle on a Described Trail. Possessing a saddle, pack, or draft animal. Possessing or operating a motorboat. Possessing or transporting any motor or mechanical device capable of propelling… -
Occupancy and Use
Details camping stay restrictions for more than 14 days during any 30-day period throughout the year.