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Seeley Lake Campground Area Closure
Construction on the Seeley Lake Boat Launch Project will begin on September 8, 2025, and is scheduled to continue through October 17, 2025. To protect public safety during construction, access to portions of the campground near the boat launch will be restricted.
Alert Start Date: September 8, 2025
Alert End Date: October 17, 2025
Rec Sites Affected:
Order Number: 25-015-Lolo-D6-Seeley Lake Campground Closure Order
Associated Documents
Forest Order
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
Lolo National Forest
Seeley Lake Ranger District
Temporary Area Closure
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a), the following act is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) land described below in the Seeley Lake Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Missoula County, Montana.
1. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53 (e). It is prohibited to go into the area closed for public safety.
EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
1. Employees of DJ&A, Price Contracting Inc., their contractors and subcontractors 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e).
2. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
3. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.
DESCRIBED AREA
Seeley Lake Campground, including all campground roads, facilities, and trails. Part of Section 33, T 17 N., R 15 W and part of Section 28 T 17 N., R 15 W.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public safety from campground construction activities within the closed area.
IMPLEMENTATION
1. This Order shall be in effect from September 8, 2025 through October 17, 2025 unless rescinded.
2. A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/lolo/alerts-notices.
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. Contact the Seeley Lake Ranger District (406) 677-2221, and Lolo National Forest Supervisor’s Office (406) 329-3750, for more information about this Order.
Signed and issued on 9/3/25.
/s Benjamin Johnson
Forest Supervisor
Lolo National Forest