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Alerts

Forest Alerts

  • Mann Creek Bridge Construction and Road Closure

    The Payette National Forest will be constructing two road bridges to replace deteriorated double culverts on Mann Creek Road (FSR #009). This construction will close the upper portion of Mann Creek Road to traffic from June 2-20, 2025. However, construction dates may change – watch for updates.

    Alert Start Date: June 2nd, 2025
  • Goose Creek Road Closure

    The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during culvert replacement and road reconstruction operations.

    Alert Start Date: April 25th, 2025
  • Big Creek Area Boating Restrictions

    The purpose of this Order is to protect Chinook Salmon and steelhead.

    Alert Start Date: April 24th, 2025
  • South Fork Salmon River East Trail Prohibitions

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety due to unsafe creek crossings on the Described Trail.

    Alert Start Date: April 24th, 2025
  • Lost Valley Closure Area

    The purpose of this order is to protect a federally listed, threatened species and its occupied habitat.

    Alert Start Date: March 26th, 2025
  • Calf Pen Area Closure

    The area adjacent to NFS Road #50073 has been identified as a sensitive area for a federally listed, threatened species.

    Alert Start Date: March 20th, 2025
  • Bridge Load Limits

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety.

    Alert Start Date: March 8th, 2025
  • Commercial Hauling

    The purpose of this order is protect public safety and National Forest resources. 

    Alert Start Date: March 8th, 2025
  • South Fork Salmon Road Weight Restrictions

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and prevent potential resource damage during spring thaw conditions.

    Alert Start Date: March 8th, 2025
  • Heavy Log Truck Traffic

    On the Council Ranger District, there is heavy log truck traffic on the Little Weiser River Road (FSR #206), from the intersection of FSR# 214, south on FSR #206 and out through Indian Valley. Please use extreme caution when traveling in these areas.

    Alert Start Date: January 1st, 2025
  • Lava Fire Closure

    A closure is in effect to protect public safety from post fire hazards in the Lava wildfire burned area.

    Alert Start Date: November 8th, 2024
  • Over-Snow Vehicle Closure

    The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and natural resources.

    Alert Start Date: December 11th, 2023
  • Public Safety- Occupancy and Use

    This order is in place for public health and safety.

    Alert Start Date: July 15th, 2022
  • Payette Occupancy and Use- 14 Day Stay Limit

    The purpose of this order is to address competition for campsites and to protect public safety and natural resources.  

    Alert Start Date: May 16th, 2022
  • Frank Church Wilderness Occupancy and Use

    The purpose of this order is to implement visitor use requirements for activities within the restricted area and on the restricted trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003). 

    Alert Start Date: February 8th, 2022
  • Brundage Mountain Resort Snowcat Route Closure

    The closure of the snowcat routes to over-snow vehicles provides for the safety of persons recreating or using the area. 

    Alert Start Date: January 31st, 2020
  • Gordon Titus Upper Elevation Parking Lot Winter Restrictions

    To provide for public health and safety related to noise and to reduce user conflicts at high use
    winter recreation areas.

    Alert Start Date: October 31st, 2019
  • South Fork Salmon River and Big Creek Float

    The purpose of the order is to implement permit requirements for float boating on the South Fork of the Salmon River and Big Creek as required by the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan. 

    Alert Start Date: March 31st, 2006
  • Chamberlain Aircraft Restrictions

    The purpose of this order is for resource protection.

    Alert Start Date: June 7th, 1996
  • Wilderness Grazing Restriction

    The purpose of this order is for resource protection.

    Alert Start Date: May 3rd, 1994
  • Wilderness Lake Restrictions

    The purpose of the order is for resource protection.

    Alert Start Date: May 3rd, 1994
  • Chamberlain Airstrip Campground Restriction

    The purpose of this order is to protect the resources, quality, and wilderness character of the area.

    Alert Start Date: July 10th, 1992