Beginning Friday at midnight, the following roads on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Westside Ranger District will be closed to wheeled motorized vehicles. The Forest Service currently manages electric bicycles (e-bikes) as motorized vehicles.
- East Fork of Mink Creek (FR001)
- South Fork of Mink Creek (FR 163)
- Pebble Creek (FR 036)
- Inman (FR 018)
- Toponce (FR 375)
The city of Pocatello also announced this week it will be closing the City Creek Road and Cusick Creek Road gates to motorized access starting Saturday.
“These annual closures help us protect resources and roads as constantly changing weather conditions increase erosion concerns,” said Seth Schuab, recreation management specialist.
The public is still welcome to access the areas but may have to change their mode of travel.
“We typically open areas back up around May 15 depending on snowpack,” Schaub said.
The district also reminds campers and outdoor enthusiasts that the following campgrounds and group areas are closed for the season.
- Scout Mountain Campground
- Big Springs Campground
- Malad Summit Campground
- Curlew Campground
- Mink Creek Group Area
- Third Creek Group Areas
For additional information on area campgrounds or to make campground reservations for the 2020 camping season visit Recreation.gov or call 1-888-448-1474, TDD 1-877-833-6777. For more information on gate closures, contact the Westside District Office at 4350 Cliffs Drive in Pocatello or call 208-236-7500. District office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed on Federal holidays.
