Abandoned Mine Lands

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Hundreds of abandoned mine sites exist on public lands in Idaho.  While the majority pose only minor safety or health hazards, all are closed to every form of access.  Review Projects information for details about ongoing rehabilitation efforts and completed restoration, and become familiar with safety recommendations, especially if you enjoy trekking in remote areas.

Seasonal Closures

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AREA Name	Field Office	Re-open
South Hills	Twin Falls	March 16

Temporary Closures

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AREA Name	Field Office	Type/Reason
Snake River Birds of Prey NCA, 8 mi. east of Murphy	Birds of Prey NCA	no motorized vehicle use
north of Big Willow Creek -  Payette Co., northwest of Emmett	Four Rivers	no motorized vehicle travel

Other Closures

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AREA Name	Field Office	Type/Reason
King Hill Creek WSA	Shoshone	OHV travel limited to  designated routes/protect  wilderness characteristics

Fire-related Closures

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AREA Name	Field Office	Start
Skinny Dipper Hot Springs as result of 2012 Springs Fire - Map	Four Rivers	April 2013
12-mile segment of Lower Salmon River for fire suppression  operations of Sheep Fire	Cottonwood	Sept. 7, 2012
Hot Tea & Big Fires	Four Rivers	Jan. 27, 2011
Dairy Canyon Fire	Pocatello	Oct. 8, 2010
Blaire Fire - King Hill	Shoshone	Dec. 12, 2011
Stout Fire - North of Mountain Home | Map	Four Rivers	April 24, 2013