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Alerts

Before visiting the forest, please check our Alerts & Notices page. Here you can find forest closure orders, fire restrictions, informational alerts, and other important notifications that will help you prepare for an enjoyable outdoor experience without surprises.

Forest Alerts

  • UDWR and USFS Conducting Waterbody Treatment on Beaver Creek

    The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) will be coordinating with the Fishlake National Forest to conduct a follow up rotenone treatment on Beaver Creek, Richfield Ranger District, during the week of August 31st. The goal of this work is to maintain the conservation population of Bonneville…
    Alert Start Date: August 31, 2026

  • Beaver Ranger District Road and Trail Closure Order

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during road repair and stabilization after the Cottonwood Fire. This shall be in effect from August 21, 2026 at 06:00 A.M. and will remain in effect until Octoer 31, 2026, unless rescinded. This Order #0408-26-17 supersedes any…
    Alert Start Date: August 22, 2026
    Forest Order: #0408-26-17

  • Widemouth 2 Fire Closure Order

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during the Widemouth 2 Fire and post-fire containment. This shall be in effect from August 19, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. and will remain in effect until October 31, 2026, unless rescinded. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting…
    Alert Start Date: August 19, 2026
    Forest Order: #0408-26-16

  • Wildgoose Fire Closure Order

    This order is for the protection of public health and safety during the Wildgoose Fire and post fire containment. It closes National Forest System lands, roads, and tails within the Fillmore Ranger District of the Fishlake National Forest. You are restricted from entering or being in the area and…
    Alert Start Date: August 15, 2026
    Forest Order: #0408-26-15

  • UDWR and USFS Conducting Waterbody Treatment on Pleasant Creek

    The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) will be coordinating with the Fishlake National Forest to conduct a rotenone treatment on Pleasant Creek, Fremont River Ranger District, during the week of August 10th. The goal of this work is to restore a conservation population of Colorado River…
    Alert Start Date: August 10, 2026

  • Cottonwood Fire Closure Order

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during the Cottonwood Fire and post fire supression repair. This shall be in effect from August 2, 2026, at 06:00 and will remain in effect until December 31, 2026, unless rescinded. 
    Alert Start Date: August 2, 2026
    Forest Order: #0408-26-12

  • Utah Division of Willife Resources and Fishlake National Forest Conducting Waterbody Treatment

    The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) will be coordinating with the Fishlake National Forest to conduct a rotenone treatment on Beaver Creek, Richfield Ranger District, during the week of July 13th. The goal of this work is to maintain the conservation population of Bonneville cutthroat…
    Alert Start Date: July 13, 2026

  • Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

    Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will begin on Friday, June 26, at 12:01a.m., on the Fishlake National Forest.Please see the attached documents for more information regarding these restrictions
    Alert Start Date: June 26, 2026
    Forest Order: #0408-26-04

  • Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

    The order will be effective starting June 12 at 12:01am and will be in place until October 31st, 2026, or until rescinded.   
    Alert Start Date: June 11, 2026
    Forest Order: #0408-26-02

  • Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-26-01

    Fishlake National Forest Order Number 0408-26-01 establishes annual seasonal road closures on specific Forest Development Roads within the Richfield Ranger District from January 1 to May 15 to prevent resource damage during wet conditions. Restricted vehicles include all types except over-snow…
    Alert Start Date: February 2, 2026
    Forest Order: #0408-26-01

  • Monrovian Park Closure Order

    If there is a potential for flash floods, it is prohibited to be in the area shown in the attached map from July 1 to September 30 annually. 
    Alert Start Date: September 12, 2025
    Forest Order: #0408-25-11

  • 16-Day Camping Limit (Occupancy and Use Order 0408-25-01)

    16-day camping limit. Camping in the same location, or within 5 miles of the same location, for more than 16 consecutive days or for more than 16 days in a 30-day period is prohibited.
    Alert Start Date: February 5, 2025
    Forest Order: #0408-25-01

  • Beaver RD Development Roads Order 0408-20-02, Kents Lake Road #137

    Seasonal road closure for Kents Lake Road #137 on the Beaver River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to July 15 annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
    Alert Start Date: June 18, 2020
    Forest Order: #0408-20-02

  • Fillmore RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-209-02

    Seasonal road closures on the Fillmore Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture
    Alert Start Date: December 1, 2019
    Forest Order: #0408-19-02

  • Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-04

    Seasonal road closures on the Richfield Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
    Alert Start Date: January 1, 2019
    Forest Order: #0408-19-04

  • Fremont River RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-03

    Seasonal road closures on the Fremont River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
    Alert Start Date: January 1, 2019
    Forest Order: #0408-19-03
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