Under the new order, the use of motor vehicles and trailers on the affected road is prohibited, except for day use by high-clearance vehicles without attached trailers, per 36 CFR § 261.54 (a). Additionally, camping in the designated area is not allowed, as outlined in 36 CFR § 261.58(e). The restrictions aim to prevent safety hazards caused by rugged road conditions and flooding risks.

The Lake Fork Canyon area is located off Highway 89 and accessed by Forest Service Road #070 on the Sanpete Ranger District. The region suffered significant flood damage in the spring of 2023, which resulted in washed-out roads and altered water pathways. Engineering and road crews have been working diligently to rebuild the infrastructure and will continue these efforts throughout 2025.

The closure order applies to all National Forest System (NFS) lands within 300 feet on either side of NFS Road #50070 (Lake Fork Canyon Road), extending from the NFS Boundary in Lake Fork Canyon to its intersection with NFS Road #50006 (Dairy Fork Road). Dispersed campsites within this area are also included in the closure. Violators of the order will be subject to enforcement actions.

For further details, including the full text of the closure order and a map of the restricted area, visit the Manti-La Sal National Forest’s website under the Alerts and Notices section: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mantilasal/alerts-notices. Additional inquiries can be directed to the Price Ranger District at (435) 384-2372 or the Manti-La Sal National Forest Supervisor’s Office at (435) 637-2817.