Elk Fire Closure Update

The Elk Fire closure has been reduced to a smaller footprint. If you plan to visit the Forest, please be prepared for winter-like conditions. If you are leaving ruts in the road or trail, you are causing resource damage and should not continue. Visit another day when conditions are better, and your use does not damage the route or your vehicle.

Red Grade Road from the eastern Forest boundary to its junction with Big Goose Road near Big Goose Ranger Station will open this coming Saturday (November 2nd).

Red Grade Road west of Big Goose Road will remain closed for the near future while heavy equipment operators continue working to create indirect fireline.  

Also, Black Mountain Road remains closed between Red Grade Road and US Highway 14 due to heavy equipment operations.

Most Forest System Lands north of Highway 14 and west of Black Mountain Road 16 are now open to entry.

The fish hatchery in Story has reopened to the public.

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office announced that Smith Creek Road, Twin Creek Road, Amsden Road, and Little Goose Canyon Road have been reopened. 

Tongue River Road will remain closed at Amsden Road and PK Lane will remain closed. 

As some areas of the forest remain closed, officials urge the public to check for any forest restrictions from open roadways.