Forest Orders by Ranger District
The following is a list of official orders issued by the Forest Supervisor for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. These Forest Orders describe the prohibitions, closures, and regulations for the Forest and are subject to updates and changes. Questions regarding these orders should be directed to the Ranger Districts. For current restrictions limiting certain activities that commonly start wildfires, visit the Fire Restrictions page.
Regional Orders
Learn more about the Weed Free Hay Order, Explosives and Exploding Targets and Fireworks and Spark Arrestors. These orders are region-wide and affect all forests in the Intermountain Region, including the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Order No. | Title | ActiveUntil | EffectiveDate |
| No Emergency Closures Orders at this Time |
Order No. | Title | ActiveUntil | EffectiveDate |
Camping Occupancy and Use Restrictions (14 day camping limit) | 04/08/2029 or until rescinded | 04/09/2024 | |
Areas, Roads and Trail Restrictions | 04/08/2029 or until rescinded | 04/09/2024 | |
Under 21 Consumption | 04/08/2029 or until rescinded | 04/09/2024 | |
Possession of Cannabis | Until Rescinded | 09/29/2005 |
OrderNo. | Title | ActiveUntil | EffectiveDate |
Bob Scott Campground Area & Road Closure | 08/21/2025 | 04/18/2025 |
Order No. | Title | ActiveUntil | EffectiveDate |
| 04-17-25-09 | Stage 1 Fire Restrictions | 10/31/2025 | 07/09/2025 |
Twin Lakes Road Camping Prohibition | 07/11/2026 | 07/11/2024 | |
Hoover Wilderness Food Storage Requirements | Until Rescinded | 07/13/2023 | |
Hoover Wilderness & Red, Blue, & Big Virginia Lakes Prohibited Acts | Until Rescinded | 08/28/2028 | |
Powell Canyon Road Closure | Until Rescinded | 09/13/2011 | |
U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Intensive Use Area Closure | Until Rescinded | 09/13/2010 | |
Pacific Crest Trail Restrictions | Until Rescinded | 09/08/2009 | |
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions | Until Rescinded | 08/22/2009 |
Order No. | Title | ActiveUntil | EffectiveDate |
| 04-17-25-08 | Stage 1 Fire Restrictions | 10/31/25 | 07/09/25 |
Restricted Use Mokelumne Wilderness Area | 05/31/2026 | 07/29/2023 | |
Peavine and Dog Vally | 09/30/2026 | 10/20/2021 | |
Jack Valley Dog Leash Requirement | Effective Oct. 1 thru Nov. 20 each year until 2025 | 10/06/2020 | |
Dog Leash Requirement | Until Rescinded | 07/01/2011 | |
Pacific Crest Trail Restrictions | Until Rescinded | 09/08/2009 | |
Occupancy and Use Restrictions in the Whites, Thomas, and Jones Creeks Areas, Including the Galena Creek Recreation Area | Until Rescinded | 08/24/2009 |
Order No. | Title | Active | Effective Date |
No District Specific Orders at this Time |
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Order No. | Title | Active | Effective Date |
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions | 10/31/2025 | 07/01/2025 |
Order No. | Title | Active | Effective Date |
| Stage 1 Fire Restrictions | 10/31/2025 | 07/01/2025 |
Order No. | Title | Active | Effective Date |
Mack’s Canyon Road Closure | 07/20/2026 or until rescinded | 07/20/2024 | |
| Area, Road and Trail Closure | 07/20/2026 or until rescinded | 07/20/2024 | |
| Mahogany Fire Rehabilitation Closure | 09/30/2025 or until rescinded | 07/24/2020 | |
| 04-17-15-01 | Rainbow Canyon Flood Diversion Structure Closure | Until Rescinded | 04/26/2015 |
Butterfly Collection Closure Area | Until Rescinded | 08/20/2013 | |
| 04-17-13-10​ | Prohibition on Feeding Wild Horses and Burros | Until Rescinded | 04/31/2013 |
| 04-17-13-08 | Lee Canyon Meadows Occupancy and Use Restrictions | Until Rescinded | 04/19/2013 |
| 04-17-22-10 | Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Hours of Operation | 09/11/2027 | 09/09/2022 |
| 04-17-23-01 | Vehicle Snow Chains Requirements during Inclment Weather | 03/14/2028 or until rescinded | 03/14/2023 |