Weitas Creek Campground

Little Weitas Trails Closure

Trail 103 and Trail 173 will be closed in their entirety for public safety due to the Little Weitas Fire

Trail Closure

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (b), the following is prohibited on the
National Forest System Trails (NFST) in the North Fork Ranger District, Nez Perce
Clearwater National Forests, described below and shown on the attached map
incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Trails”):

1. Being on the trail. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(a).

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads,
Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them
from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer
that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire
fighting force in the performance of an official duty. 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e)(4).

DESCRIBED TRAILS

NFST 103 – Is closed in its entirety as shown on the attached map (Appendix A).

NFST 173 – Is closed in its entirety as shown on the attached map (Appendix A).

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to wildfire activity in
the area.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order shall be in effect from August 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. until October 09,
2026 at 12:00 p.m., or until rescinded.

2. A map identifying the Described Trails is attached and made part of this Order as
Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/nezperce-clearwater/alerts.

3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are
defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II,
Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the
Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined
by their plain language definitions.

4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by
a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by
imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C.
§§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

5. Contact the North Fork Ranger District in Orofino, ID (208) 476-4541, or Nez
Perce-Clearwater National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Kamiah, ID, (208) 935
2513, for more information about this Order.

6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts
on the same Described Trails.

Signed and issued on August 17, 2026.

Weitas Campground is a very popular, no fee campground that’s located about 35 miles northeast of Pierce, just off Forest Service road [FSR] 250. Much of the campground’s appeal comes from its location along the shady banks of Weitas Creek, just south of the North Fork of the Clearwater River (you cross a bridge to reach the campground.) There are only six campsites, so Weitas Campground tends to fill quickly during the height of the summer recreation season. Trail #20 runs south, and then east, out of the campground, providing miles of first-class bank fishing opportunities. The trail eventually junctions with FSR 500, the Lolo Motorway.

Fees

No Fee.

Rules

Garbage services not available. Pack It In, Pack It Out.

Directions

Directions – From U.S. Highway 12, via Pierce: Take U.S. Highway 12 to Greer, ID, and turn east on State Highway 11. Follow Highway 11 for approximately 28 miles, toward Pierce, ID. You will pass through the small town of Weippe. One mile south of Pierce, turn right on Forest Service road 250 (French Mountain Road). Continue on FSR 250 for about 30 miles, until you reach the intersection of FSR 247 near Bungalow. Turn right and stay on FSR 250 for about four miles. Turn right onto the Weitas Creek Bridge. The campground is on the south side of the North Fork of t he Clearwater River. Directions – From U.S. Highway 12, via Orofino: Take U.S. Highway 12 to Orofino, ID. Cross the bridge that spans the main Clearwater River; Michigan Avenue takes off from the east end of the bridge. Continue driving east until the Michigan Avenue becomes Grangemont Road. Stay on Grangemont Road and make your way to the junction with State Highway 11, a distance of about 26 miles. Turn right on Highway 11 and drive south for approximately six miles; you will pass through the small town of Pierce. One mile south of Pierce, turn left on FSR 250 (French Mountain Road). Proceed on FSR 250 for about 30 miles, until you reach the intersection of FSR 247 near Bungalow. Turn right and stay on FSR 250 for about four miles. Turn right onto the Weitas Creek Bridge. The campground is on the south side of the North Fork of the Clearwater River.