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Alerts

Forest Alerts

  • Nelder Grove Historic Area Closure

    Going into or being upon the Nelder Grove Historical Area as shown

    Alert Start Date: August 5th, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-51-25-10
  • Recreation sites, roads, and trails closure

    Certain recreation sites, roads, and trails are closed due to hazard trees, erosion, and repair efforts.  See listing below of these closures.

    We appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as we work to make these areas safe and accessible again.

    Alert Start Date: July 19th, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-25-09
  • Fire Restrictions

    Sierra National Forest seasonal fire restrictions

    Alert Start Date: June 28th, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-2-07-SNF-Fire Restrictions Order
  • Mammoth Pool Boat Launch Rehabilitation

    Entering the Mammoth Pool boat launch rehabilitation area is prohibited

    Alert Start Date: June 3rd, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-51-25-06
  • Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order

    Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest

    Alert Start Date: June 18th, 2024
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-24-09-SNF Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
  • Wilderness Use Restrictions

    Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest

    Alert Start Date: May 29th, 2024
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-24-07
  • Food Refuse Storage Order

    Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited

    Alert Start Date: May 13th, 2024
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-24-05-SNF-Food Refuse Storage Order
  • Parking Limits

    14-day parking limitations on Ranger Districts. Parking or leaving a motor vehicle or trailer on a Ranger District for more than 14 days within any 30-day period is prohibited. 

    Alert Start Date: December 20th, 2023
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-23-31
  • Camping Limits

    Camping on a Ranger District for more than 14 days within any 30-day period is prohibited within the Sierra National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: December 20th, 2023
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-23-30