Current Conditions on the Clearwater National Forest

TRAVEL INFORMATION - The latest information on road and trail conditions, and the status of campgrounds and rental cabins/lookouts is here on the Travel Status Report.

FIRE INFORMATION - The Clearwater, and Nez Perce National Forests provide information about wildland fires through Grangeville Interagency Dispatch. Check there for the latest fire information. Forest is combined with the Nez Perce National Forest for fire management.

FIRE IN THE MOUNTAINS
Information on the role of fire in the forest, it's behavior and hazards. When there is fire in the mountains: what do you need to watch for? What do you need to do? Read all about it in the Fire In The Mountains brochure.

VISITOR INFORMATION - A collection of information and links about the forest including camping, addresses, phone numbers, recreation, river flows, weather, road and trail status etc...

NEWS RELEASES
Be sure and check out the forest News Releases.

PLANTS OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL
One of the responsibilities given to Lewis and Clark before their epic journey west was to study the flora and fauna of the United States' newly aquired land. They collected hundreds of plant speciemens with approximately 170 being new to science. As a tribute to their efforts, several species are named for them. Pictures and inforamtion can now be enjoyed on the Plants of the Lewis and Clark Trail web site.

CONTRACT SOLICITATIONS
Local contract opportunites are now listed on our site.

There is also a national web site which contains virtually all solicitations for contracts over $25,000 for the entire US Government. The Clearwater National Forest solicitations are posted there.

LOLO TRAIL / MOTORWAY INFORMATION
For more specific information about road and trail conditions and about the Lewis and Clark and Nez Perce National Historic Trails, contact the Clearwater National Forest Visitors Center at the Supervisors Office. Information is also available on our Lewis and Clark information page.

FISHING INFORMATION
Lakes, streams, rivers and other popular spots for fishing on the Clearwater. Links to Idaho fishing regulations and the nationwide forest service fish web.

TRAVEL GUIDE AND MOTORIZED TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
The Travel Guide includes information on how to reduce your impact on the land, resources, and wildlife as well as information on roads, trails, and areas where travel with certain types of vehicles is restricted.

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