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Alerts

Conditions can change rapidly on our forests. This page will provide you with what you need to know about wildfires, road and trail closures, and other factors that may impact your time on our forests. Learn about current fire information on the forest.

Forest Alerts

  • Grangeville Salmon Road Closure Extension

    NFSR #221, Grangeville Salmon Road is closed weekly Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; from the Cold Springs Subdivision approximately MP 9 in (T27N R03E S36) ending at MP 30.61
    Alert Start Date: June 8, 2026
    Forest Order: #01-17-01-26-004

  • White Pine Fire Scar Closure

    This order is to protect public safety as the forest remediates the impact of the white pine fire
    Alert Start Date: June 5, 2026
    Forest Order: # 01-17-52-26-002

  • Barnyard Timber Sale Road and Trail Closures

    The closure applies to the following areas NFSR #680 – Closed from the Forest Service boundary to the JCT with NFSR 246. NFSR #681 – Closed from Sheep Saddle to Swanson Saddle.NFSR #683 – Closed from Deadhorse Saddle to Sheep Mtn Saddle.NFSR #5323 – Closed from Sheep Mtn Saddle to the end…
    Alert Start Date: May 22, 2026
    Forest Order: #01-17-53-26-001

  • NFSR #1803 Road Closure

    NFSR #1803 Will be closed from May 22 through June 12 for the Dead Post Timber Sale
    Alert Start Date: May 22, 2026
    Forest Order: # 01-17-05-26-001

  • Selway Falls Campground Closure

    The Selway Falls Campground is closed due to the impact of the Island Creek Fire on possible erosion and debris flow
    Alert Start Date: May 21, 2026
    Forest Order: #01-17-06-26-003

  • Grangeville -Salmon Road Closure

    The Grangeville-Salmon Road will be closed from may 13-22 from 6 am-6PM
    Alert Start Date: May 13, 2026
    Forest Order: # 01-17-01-26-003

  • O'Hara Beach Area Closure

    This closure order applies to O'Hara Beach, Bbginning at, but not including, CCC Camp Trailhead, extending north to include the entirety of the Trombetta Flats administrative area, continuing east to administrative road #233 C, extending south to and including the shoreline of the Selway River,…
    Alert Start Date: April 27, 2026
    Forest Order: #01-17-06-26-00

  • Knife Edge Camping Partial Closure

    Sites 3, 4, and 5 at Knife Edge Campground will be close during whitewater boating season, April 15-June 30th
    Alert Start Date: April 15, 2026
    Forest Order: #01-17-55-26-002

  • Laird Park Water Unavailable For 2026 Season

    Forest Service staff have labored diligently to ensure potable water is available for campers at Laird Park this season. Unfortunately, water system tests have come back negatively and the water is not up to our safety standards. We are working to reengineer the water system for future recreation…
    Alert Start Date: June 16, 2025
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