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Alerts

It is important to review the information provided on the Alerts page before recreating in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Knowing closures, critical information, fire restrictions, and other updates helps prepare visitors for an enjoyable outdoor experience without any surprises.

The Alerts page also contains Forest Orders that outline the prohibitions, closures, and regulations for the Forest. Please note that these are subject to updates and changes. If you have questions regarding these orders, please direct them to the local Forest Service office

For more information about fire restrictions, please visit the Fire Restrictions page.

Forest Alerts

  • Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect (BRIDGEPORT RD)

    Starting July 9, 2025, the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System areas, roads and trails on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts:

    Alert Start Date: July 9th, 2025
    Forest Order: #04-17-25-09
  • Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect (CARSON RD)

    Starting July 9, 2025, the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System areas, roads and trails on the Carson Ranger District:

    Alert Start Date: July 9th, 2025
    Forest Order: #04-17-25-08
  • Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect (MT CITY-RUBY MTS-JARBIDGE & SANTA ROSA RDs)

    Starting July 1, 2025, the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System areas, roads and trails on the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge and Santa Rosa Ranger Districts:

    Alert Start Date: July 1st, 2025
    Forest Order: #04-17-25-07
  • Campground Concession Pre-Solicitation Notice (BRIDGEPORT & CARSON RDs)

    A pre-solicitation notice has been issued for a campground concession permit on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. This notice is only meant to share early information and planning details and is not a solicitation or Request for Proposals.

    Alert Start Date: June 16th, 2025
  • Stage 1 Fire Restrictions In Effect (SPRING MOUNTAINS NRA)

    Starting June 13, 2025, the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System areas, roads and trails on the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area:

    Alert Start Date: June 13th, 2025
    Forest Order: #04-17-25-05
  • Area, Road, and Trail Closures (SPRING MOUNTAINS NRA)

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety while repair work is being conducted in the Described Areas and on the Described Roads and Trail.

    Alert Start Date: May 12th, 2025
    Forest Order: #04-17-25-04
  • Bob Scott Campground Area and Road Closure (AUSTIN-TONOPAH RD)

    The Bob Scott Campground and its access roads are closed while campground is undergoing renovations.

    Alert Start Date: April 18th, 2025
    Forest Order: #04-17-25-03
  • Twin Lakes Road Camping Prohibition (BRIDGEPORT RD)

    No camping is allowed within 0.5 miles on either side of Twin Lakes Road to protect natural resources.

    Alert Start Date: July 11th, 2024
    Forest Order: #04-17-24-13
  • Mack’s Canyon Road Closure

    Possessing or operating a motor vehicle on the described portion of NFS Road 45085, Mack’s Canyon Road, also known as NFS Road 45085, beginning at mile 2 and ending at its junction with NFSR 45065. The Described Road is in Section 22, Township 18 South, Range 56 East, Mt.

    Alert Start Date: April 19th, 2024
    Forest Order: #04-17-24-14
  • Camping Occupancy and Use Restrictions (14 day camping limit) (FOREST WIDE)

    Camping for more than fourteen (14) days within any thirty (30) day period is prohibited. This regulation is in place to protect natural resources and property, as well as to enhance recreational opportunities for all users of National Forest System lands.

    Alert Start Date: April 9th, 2024
    Forest Order: #04-17-24-04
  • Areas, Roads, and Trails Restrictions (FOREST WIDE)

    A list of prohibited acts and activities on National Forest System lands, areas, roads, and trails within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The purpose of this order is to protect natural resources, property, and ensure the safety of all forest users.

    Alert Start Date: April 9th, 2024
    Forest Order: #04-17-24-03
  • Under 21 Consumption (FOREST WIDE)

    Prohibits individuals under 21 years old from possessing alcoholic beverages on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest as defined by state law.

    Alert Start Date: April 9th, 2024
    Forest Order: #04-17-24-05
  • Year-Round Fire Restrictions (SPRING MOUNTAINS NRA)

    No campfires are allowed within one mile of homes in Kyle Canyon, Lee Canyons, Cold Creek, Mountain Springs, Trout Canyon, Lovell Canyon, and Coal Springs.  Signs are posted in these areas to remind the public of this restriction.

    Alert Start Date: January 3rd, 2024
    Forest Order: #04-17-24-01
  • Hoover Wilderness and Red, Blue, & Big Virginia Lakes Prohibited Acts (BRIDGEPORT RD)

    The following restrictions are aim to protect public safety, natural resources, and wilderness characteristics. They include:

    Hoover Wilderness

    Alert Start Date: August 28th, 2023
    Forest Order: #04-17-23-11
  • Restricted Use Mokelumne Wilderness Area

    Recreation rules for the Mokelumne Wilderness Area, the Carson Pass Management Area, the Round Top Special Interest Area, and the Salt Springs Reservoir Area, to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.

    Alert Start Date: July 29th, 2023
    Forest Order: #04-17-23-08
  • Hoover Wilderness Food Storage Requirements (BRIDGEPORT RD)

    It is essential to store food—both solid and liquid—as outlined in this order to minimize negative encounters between humans and wildlife, particularly bears.

    Alert Start Date: July 13th, 2023
    Forest Order: #04-17-23-06
  • Vehicle Snow Chains Requirements during Inclement Weather

    Operating a motor vehicle when there is ice or snow on the Described Roads or Trails without either: at least two tire chains or traction devices, or 4-wheel drive capability with snow-rated tires on all wheels is prohibited on all National Forest System (NFS) roads and trails in the Spring Mount

    Alert Start Date: March 14th, 2023
    Forest Order: #04-17-23-01
  • Prohibition on Entering or using a Developed Recreation Site During a Posted Closure

    Entering or using a Developed Recreation Site or portion thereof during posted closures is prohibited within the National Forest System Lands and Developed Recreation Sites within the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, described in the map incorporated in

    Alert Start Date: September 12th, 2022
    Forest Order: # 04-17-22-10
  • Occupancy and Use Restrictions in the Peavine and Dog Valley Areas

    Day use hours for the Peavine and Dog Valley areas

    Alert Start Date: October 20th, 2021
    Forest Order: #04-17-20-15
  • Jacks Valley Dog Leash Requirement

    Dogs mush be leashed within the boundaries of the Forest Service System Lands in the Jacks Valley Wildlife Management area south and west of Jacks Valley Road, east of Highway 395 at Forest Boundary and to the south at the Forest Boundary within the Management area.

    Alert Start Date: October 6th, 2020
    Forest Order: #04-17-20-16
  • Mahogany Fire Rehabilitation Closure

    Going into or being within the Mahogany Fire Rehabilitation Closure Area as shown on the attached map is prohibited until September 30, 2025, or until rescinded, whichever comes first.

    Alert Start Date: July 21st, 2020
    Forest Order: #04-17-20-09
  • Rainbow Canyon Flood Diversion Structure Closure

    It is prohibited to go into or be upon any area which is closed for the protection of public health and safety in specific areas of the Rainbow Canyon subdivision in Mt. Charleston, Nevada - Rainbow Canyon Flood Diversion Structure Area.

    Alert Start Date: April 24th, 2015
    Forest Order: #04-17-15-01
  • Butterfly Collection Closure Area

    Throughout the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, possessing, storing, or transporting any of the following butterfly species in any life stage, including individuals or parts thereof: Mount Charleston blue, Spring Mountains acastus checkerspot, Spring Mountains dark blue, Morand's checke

    Alert Start Date: August 19th, 2013
    Forest Order: #04-17-13-20
  • Prohibition on Feeding Wild Horses and Burros

    Entering the area while in possession of hay, pelletized hay, straw, mulch, grain, salt, mineral supplement, or other livestock feed for the purposes of feeding, attracting, or luring wild horses and burros is prohibited.

    Alert Start Date: May 31st, 2013
    Forest Order: #04-17-13-10
  • Occupancy and Use Restrictions in Lee Canyon Meadows

    Specific acts are prohibited in the area described in this order, all within the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest Until further notice. 

    Alert Start Date: April 17th, 2013
    Forest Order: #04-17-13-08
  • Powell Canyon Road Closure (BRIDGEPORT RD)

    Motor vehicles are not allowed on the section of Forest Service Road 42026, also known as Powell Canyon Road, that is marked as closed.

    Alert Start Date: September 13th, 2011
    Forest Order: #04-17-11-09
  • Cultural Area Closure (BRIDGEPORT RD)

    Access to areas closed for the protection and privacy of tribal activities for traditional and cultural purposes is prohibited.

    Alert Start Date: April 11th, 2011
    Forest Order: #04-17-11-05
  • Dog Leash Requirement on the Carson Ranger District

    Dogs must be on a leash or confined to a vehicle and the leash must be no longer than 6 feet in specific areas of the Carson Ranger District.

    Alert Start Date: April 1st, 2011
    Forest Order: #04-17-11-06
  • U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Intensive Use Area Closure (BRIDGEPORT RD)

    All areas, roads, and trails within the boundaries of the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center base camp, located off State Highway 108 near Sonora Pass, are subject to this closure order.

    Alert Start Date: September 13th, 2010
    Forest Order: #04-17-10-10
  • Pacific Crest Trail Restrictions (BRIDGEPORT/CARSON RDs)

    Bicycle, tricycle or unicycle are prohibited on the Pacific Crest Trail located on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts.

    Alert Start Date: September 8th, 2009
    Forest Order: #04-17-09-01
  • Occupancy and Use Restrictions in the Whites, Thomas, Jones, and Galenas Creek Areas

    Being in the described areas after 10p.m. and before 6a.m., camping or building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, is prohibited unless otherwise under the criteria of an exemption.

    Alert Start Date: August 24th, 2009
    Forest Order: #04-17-09-12
  • Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions (BRIDGEPORT RD)

    The following food and refuse storage requirements are in effect at specific campgrounds on the Bridgeport Ranger District:

    Alert Start Date: August 22nd, 2009
    Forest Order: #04-17-09-11
  • Possession of Cannabis Prohibited (FOREST WIDE)

    Possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant(s) or any element of a cannabis plant or any substance derived from the manufacture of a cannabis plant is prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Humboldt

    Alert Start Date: September 29th, 2005
    Forest Order: #04-17-05-10