Conditions Improving on Some Forest Roads

Road conditions on some Bighorn National Forest roads have improved, allowing for the reopening of a number of routes. Forest Service officials advise that people check their website for an updated list of road closures. Even with the openings, conditions are continuously changing and if the rain and snow continues, some routes could become wet and unsuitable for travel again. Many locations off roads are still not suitable for motorized camping equipment and resource damage may occur if people attempt to camp in these locations and they could be in violation of existing regulations.

Forest Service officials ask that you walk the area you intend to camp, and that you do not travel off route if it appears that you may damage it by driving there. The Bighorn National Forest road crew is currently working overtime to repair routes where vehicles and wet conditions caused damage.  Roads are being assessed frequently by Forest staff to determine if closures can be lifted. Please continue to be vigilant and stay off routes that are too wet until they are dry.