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Safety
Preparation and safety are of utmost importance while recreating in the national forest. Please observe safety alerts and notices before your excursion to the forest. Simply knowing the current conditions, closures and alerts prepares you for a pleasurable outdoor visit, free from any surprise that could deter your fun!
Fire Information and Restrictions | Utah Snowtel Website | National Weather Service | State of Utah Road Conditions
Current Alerts and Notices
Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) gives each Forest Supervisor the authority to issue orders which close or restrict use of the of described areas within the area over which he/she has jurisdiction. An order may close an area to entry or may restrict the use of an area by applying any or all of the prohibitions authorized in Title 36, Part 261, Subpart B, of the Code of Federal Regulations. See Below for Current Alerts and closures.
General Public Information:
Ferron/Price Ranger District:
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Lake Fork Camping and Road Closure: To protect public safety in areas impacted by the Coal Hollow and Pole Creek Fires and monsoonal flooding including soil instability and roadway damage, the area is now day use only for persons and high clearance vehicles (without attached trailers).
Sanpete Ranger District:
- New Canyon Closure: This area closed for prescribed fire application to protect public safety
Moab/Monticello Ranger District:
- La Sal Mountain Loop Road Construction: This project will start March 1, 2024, and last through Fall of 2025 and includes closures and delays.
- Pack Creek Picnic Area Closure: To prevent potential injury to the public due to unstable soils and damaged trees/vegetation by restricting access to heavily affected areas of the Pack Creek Fire.
- Porcupine Rim Trail Closure: To protect public health and safety during contruction of the Porcupine Rim Camping Area.
Intermountain Regional Orders
Current Regional Orders - Learn more about the Weed Free Hay Order, Explosives and Exploding Targets and Fireworks and Spark Arrestors.
Forest Orders
04-10-3-24-03 | Price/Ferron Ranger District
Start Date: 6/7/2024 Expires: 12/31/2024
04-10-1-24-1 | Sanpete Ranger District
Start Date: 6/7/2024 Expires: 6/10/2024
04-10-03-24-02 | Price Ranger District
Start Date: 1/10/2024 Expires: 1/1/2024
04-10-04-24-01 | Moab Ranger District
Start Date: 10/26/2023 Expires: 06/02/2024
04-10-02-23-07 | Ferron Ranger District
Start Date: 09/26/2023 Expires:
04-10-03-23-04 | Price Ranger District
Start Date: 06/09/2023 Expires: 01/01/2024
04-10-02-23-03 | Ferron Ranger District
Start Date: 04/24/2023 Expires: 05/10/2023
04-10-04-23-01 | Moab/Monticello Ranger Districts
Start Date: 01/30/2023 Expires: 12/31/2023
04-10-013 | Manti-La Sal National Forest
Start Date: 04/01/2003 Expires: Until further notice
Frequently Asked Questions
First be sure you and your family are in a safe place. Please call 435-637-2817 during the week to report a situation or call 9-1-1 on the weekend.
If you have an emergency on the National Forest, the best thing to do is call 9-1-1 and they will dispatch the nearest help. Cell service is not always available. You may need to travel to a higher point to get service.
Please call the Moab Fire Dispatch Center, 435-259-1850. They will dispatch the appropriate personnel.
Yes. Be aware that bears are in the forest. Follow these tips to discourage bears from entering your campsite: https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears.
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Winter Recreation Tips
National Forest System land can provide stunning scenery and recreational opportunities during the winter, but it is important to be aware of the dangers and risks associated with winter weather. Snowstorms, freezing temperatures, prolonged exposure to cold winds and possible avalanches in some areas are all concerns when recreating in the winter months.