Alerts
Forest Alerts
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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.
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Goose Creek Road Closure
The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during culvert replacement and road reconstruction operations.
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Big Creek Area Boating Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to protect Chinook Salmon and steelhead.
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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.
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Lost Valley Closure Area
The purpose of this order is to protect a federally listed, threatened species and its occupied habitat.
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Calf Pen Area Closure
The area adjacent to NFS Road #50073 has been identified as a sensitive area for a federally listed, threatened species.
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Bridge Load Limits
The purpose of this order is to protect public safety.
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Commercial Hauling
The purpose of this order is protect public safety and National Forest resources.
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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.
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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.
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Lava Fire Closure
A closure is in effect to protect public safety from post fire hazards in the Lava wildfire burned area.
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Over-Snow Vehicle Closure
The purpose of this order is to protect public safety and natural resources.
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Public Safety- Occupancy and Use
This order is in place for public health and safety.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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Chamberlain Aircraft Restrictions
The purpose of this order is for resource protection.
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Wilderness Grazing Restriction
The purpose of this order is for resource protection.
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Wilderness Lake Restrictions
The purpose of the order is for resource protection.
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Chamberlain Airstrip Campground Restriction
The purpose of this order is to protect the resources, quality, and wilderness character of the area.