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Idaho Panhandle National Forests is partially closed.

Why this statusActive wildfire in or next to this forest: Upper Smith (4,848 acres, 41% contained); +2 more nearby. Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check the forest's alerts & notices page.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The Coeur d'Alene National Forest is a U.S.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests

About Idaho Panhandle National Forests

The Coeur d'Alene National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the Idaho panhandle and is one of three forests that are aggregated into the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Located in Shoshone, Kootenai, and Bonner counties in northern Idaho, it has a total area of 726,362 acres.

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We derive Idaho Panhandle National Forests's status from NIFC wildfire perimeters over this forest's boundary — active fires only, not road, trail, or seasonal closures, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Active wildfire in or next to this forest: Upper Smith (4,848 acres, 41% contained); +2 more nearby. Area, road, and trail closures are… Full method: how we check park status.