Fire Prompts Temporary Closure for the BLM North Fork Campground in Owyhee County
MARSING, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management Owyhee Field Office is issuing a temporary closure to access the North Fork Campground along Juniper Mtn Rd, Owyhee County, beginning July 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. and is anticipated to be lifted July 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of the public and firefighters engaged in suppression operations on primarily the Big Grass Fire in Oregon, and Peer Fire in Idaho. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of the public and firefighters engaged in suppression operations on the Big Grass Fire in Oregon, and Peer Fire in Idaho and complies with 43 CFR 8364.1. This closure does not affect private land. The area will be monitored by BLM Law Enforcement personnel to ensure compliance with the closure.
For more information on closures, visit Advisories and Closures | Bureau of Land Management or call the Owyhee Field Office at 208-896-5912.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.