Travel temporarily prohibited on seasonally closed roads and all motorized trails

Due to the extreme wet conditions on the Forest, a closure order has been signed prohibiting any type of motorized use on motorized trails. Additionally, seasonally closed gates, which were set to open on May 15, will remain closed until conditions allow them to open.

The restricted area covers the entire Black Hills National Forest Motorized Trail System in both Wyoming and South Dakota. There are many roads that are not closed and Forest officials are asking the public to avoid.

While some roads are open, we are asking users to avoid driving in areas where there are wet and muddy conditi...