Alerts
Things you should know when planning a visit to the White Mountain National Forest.
Forest Alerts
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Mt Clinton Rd Closure - effective immediately
Mt. Clinton Road in Carroll and Crawford's Purchase, NH, will be completely closed for several weeks beginning Monday, June 29th, 2026,for paving operations. Access to the Edmands Path Trailhead will be blocked during this period. Closure Schedule & Details:Weekday Closures: The road will be… -
Town Hall Road Camping and Fire Restrictions
Camping and campfires are restricted along Slippery Brook Road (Forest Road 17) and East Branch Road (Forest Road 38), which together form a 7‑mile road system collectively known as Town Hall Road. Camping within ¼ mile of these roads is only allowed at designated campsites marked with a tent… -
Lincoln Woods Trail Closure
UPDATE:  Lincoln Woods Trail will close beginning June 15th through November 2026 when when restoration work commences.  See the Lincoln Woods Trailhead page for more information. -
Pemigewasset Wilderness Food Storage Requirement
Effective May 1st, 2026, all overnight campers in the Pemigewasset Wilderness must store all food, food containers, scented items (such as soap, lip balm, and toothpaste) and refuse in a cylindrical, hard-sided, non-pliable Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) certified bear resistant… -
Forest Supervisor's Orders
The Forest Supervisor may issue Special Orders and Closures that will close or restrict the use of certain areas if the need arises. Emergency closure orders will be posted as an Alert so visitors to the Forest can reasonably be expected to be familiar with them.R9-22-19-01 - Use of Manned and… -
Forest Roads Status
Seasonal road closures are common on the White Mountain National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service closes roads seasonally for many reasons. Some roads are closed because they are not passable due to snow, snow drifts and ice or to protect the road bed. Closed areas are open to foot traffic unless… -
Sawyer River Road Temporarily Closed
If you’re planning to recreate in the Mt. Carrigan or Sawyer Pond area you should be aware Sawyer River Road in Bartlett, NH is closed to all vehicle access due to storm damage. A heavy rain event in December 2023 washed out a portion of the road making it impassable to vehicles. Foot travel…