On July 1st, 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt signed a declaration that created the Cleveland National Forest. Now, more than 100 years later, the Cleveland National Forest provides habitat for native wildlife, as well as a natural refuge and playground for many of the 3 million plus residents in the greater San Diego area. Read more about the history of the Cleveland National Forest how it was founded and evolved into the forest it is today!
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The Robert Bateman Get to Know Program provides innovative programs, resources, networking, and events focused on connecting American youth with nature. Click here to find out more.
Effective Sunday, April 1, 2012, the Cleveland National Forest is opening the east access to Cedar Creek Falls located near Julian, CA off of the Eagle Peak Road.
Although the Orosco Ridge Shooting Area is closed, general recreation and hunting is still allowed. The Forest Service is maintaining the closure of the Orosco Ridge Recreational Target Shooting Area for an indefinite amount of time due to public safety concerns and the presence of hazardous materials that may impact the environment at the site. During the time of the shooting range closure, general recreation and access for hunting will remain open throughout the Orosco Ridge area.
An exciting amateur astronomy project occurs each summer and fall at Palomar Mountain's Observatory Campground on the Palomar Ranger of the Cleveland National Forest.
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On July 1st, 1908 President Theodore Roosevelt signed a declaration that created the Cleveland National Forest. Now, more than 100 years later, the Cleveland National Forest provides habitat for native wildlife, as well as a natural refuge and playground for many of the 3 million plus residents in the greater San Diego area. 
The Robert Bateman Get to Know Program provides innovative programs, resources, networking, and events focused on connecting American youth with nature. ![[Photo]: Kids planting trees.](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev7_016293_tn.jpg)
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![[Image]: Vicinity Map showing location of the forest districts.](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fsbdev7_016366.jpg)