Alerts
Be sure to check the Alerts page before recreating on the Boise National Forest. Simply knowing the Forest Orders, current conditions, alerts, and closures prepares you for a pleasurable outdoor experience with no surprises! This webpage also provides current regional information about restrictions, closures, alerts, and advisories.
Forest Alerts
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Deer Point Road, Trail and Area Closure
Beginning May 11, 2026, the Deer Point Forest Stewardship Project, located about 1 mile south of Bogus Basin, will resume its second season of logging and forest restoration work. For everyone’s safety, several temporary road, trail, and area closures will be in effect. This project reduces the… -
National Forest System Road #311 Temporary Closure
The purpose of this order is to protect public safety during road maintenance operations. The road will be closed to all uses, including foot traffic, beginning 6 AM on Monday through 8 PM on Thursday during the weeks of May 4, May 11 and May 18, 2026. -
Poorman Prescribed Fire Area, Road, and Trail Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety during the Poorman Prescribed Fire located just east of Crouch, ID from April 29 through May 8, 2026, unless rescinded. -
Grimes Creek Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and natural resources. -
Antelope & Hollywood Campgrounds Closed for Construction
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety during construction and remediation of the Antelope and Hollywood Campgrounds. These campgrounds will be modernized to accommodate more RV camping, improved amenities, more campsites overall, and adding a toilet. Construction is expected to last… -
Sage Hen Creek Campground & Boat Ramp, and Eastside Campground closed for construction
Sage Hen Creek and Eastside campgrounds, along with Sage Hen Creek Boat Ramp, will be closed through July 1, 2026 while construction and remediation activities occur to update these sites. -
Atlanta Area Roads 268M & 268MX1 Closure
The purpose of this order is to protect public health, safety and natural resources along two short roadways associated with the community of Atlanta's transfer station. -
Lava Fire Road Closure
Updated closure of National Forest System Road 625, and portions of NFSRs 653 and 624 due to safety hazards resulting from the 2024 Lava Fire. These routes are closed to motorized and mechanized travel, but open to foot and livestock use. -
Public Safety Occupancy and Use on all Boise National Forest Lands
This Order applies to all National Forest System lands and roads within the Boise National Forest for purposes of public health and safety. -
Lowman Ranger District Dispersed Camping Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect undeveloped campsites along portions of Highway 21 and National Forest System Roads 582 and 524 from overuse and to let highly impacted areas to recover. -
William Pogue and Roaring River Trail Closure Order
Portions of the William Pogue and Roaring River Trails are closed. -
South Fork Salmon Road Closure
This order prohibits motor vehicles on the South Fork Salmon River Road having more than 10,000 lbs on the steering axle and tire width less than nine inches, or more than 300 lbs per inch of tire on all axles, from March 15th through June 1st annually. The purpose of this Order is to protect… -
Rainbow Basin Occupancy and Use
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources values and public health and safety within Rainbow Basin. -
Occupancy and Use
Details camping stay restrictions for more than 14 days during any 30-day period throughout the year. -
Wilson Creek Trail System Temporary Closure to Motor Vehicle Use
The purpose of this Order is to protect big game during critical life stages.