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  • Order# 03-08-26-001: Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety, as well as National Forest System lands, resources, and facilities, by reducing the risk of human-caused wildfires during the current period of increased fire danger and severe fire weather conditions.
    Alert Start Date: March 27, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-08-26-001

  • Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions

    Fire managers will enact temporary fire restrictions at times of heightened fire danger to complement regional orders and national prohibitions.This page lists local, regional and national laws regarding the use of fire on the Lincoln National Forest. The text of each prohibition is listed with a…
    Alert Start Date: March 11, 2026

  • Order# 03-08-02-26-001: Bluff Springs Temporary Closure on Sacramento Ranger District

    This Order serves to protect public health and safety while Forest Service Engineering crews carry out annual maintenance, restoration and update infrastructure to current safety standards. Closed Areas Include:Bluff Springs Recreational Site and T112 Bridge: This includes the Bluff Springs…
    Alert Start Date: January 1, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-08-02-26-001

  • Order #03-08-00-25-001: Camping Stay Limit Order

    The purpose of this Order is to protect National Forest resources and to provide for public health and safety across all the National Forest System lands located within the boundaries of the Lincoln National Forest.
    Alert Start Date: December 15, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-08-00-25-001

  • Order# 03-08-02-25-002: Bluff Springs Temporary Closure on Sacramento Ranger District

    This Order serves to protect public health and safety while Forest Service Engineering crews carry out annual maintenance, restoration and update infrastructure to current safety standards. Closed Areas Include:Bluff Springs Recreational Site and T112 Bridge: This includes the Bluff Springs…
    Alert Start Date: August 20, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-08-02-25-002

  • Order# 03-08-02-25-001: Sacramento Ranger District Area/ Dispersed Camping and Motor Vehicle Use

    This closure was enacted due to illegal off-highway vehicle use, resource damage to sensitive riparian areas, and ongoing restoration efforts. These activities have caused soil erosion, vegetation loss, and habitat disturbance, which require time and space for recovery.Closure Prohibits:Dispersed…
    Alert Start Date: August 12, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-08-02-25-001

  • InciWeb - for current incidents

    For the most current information on incidents, including wildfires and prescribed fires, go to InciWeb.
    Alert Start Date: March 3, 2025

  • Snow Play Closure

    Snow play areas within the Smokey Bear Ranger district near Ski Apache are closed until further notice to protect the public from the potential danger in proximity to the state highway 532.
    Alert Start Date: November 1, 2024
    Forest Order: #03-08-01-24-007

  • Order # 03-08-02-24-002: Toboggan Trail (T5003) Closure

    Due to heavy erosion, the Toboggan Trail (T5003) is currently closed to all visitors. This closure is in effect to ensure public safety.
    Alert Start Date: February 26, 2024
    Forest Order: #03-08-02-24-002

  • Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

    The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Lincoln National Forest:Camping for more than 14 days, whether or not consecutive, within any 45-day period.Possessing an alcoholic beverage.Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions.Being publicly…
    Alert Start Date: December 1, 2023
    Forest Order: #03-08-00-23-002
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