Alerts
Please be aware of these alerts because many unexpected situations can present difficult challenges for forest visitors.
Be well informed and prepared for your next visit to the forest. Know Before You Go.
To report an emergency, please call 911.
Forest Alerts
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Forest Order No. STF-16-2025-14 Temporary Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Moderate Fire Hazard Area of the Stanislaus National Forest, as shown on Exhibit A and described in Exhibit B.
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Forest Order STF-16-2025-12 - Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.
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Stanislaus National Forest Terminates Deer Valley Road Closures Early
With the publication of the Termination Notice, Deer Valley Road, FSR 8N02 between the Stanislaus and ElDorado National Roads previously closed under Forest Order STF-16-2025-08 is now open.
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Forest Order STF-16-2025-11, Fire Restrictions, High Hazard Area
Effective July 1, 2025, Temporary Fire Restrictions will go into effect in High Fire Hazard Areas. For maps and a list of prohibited activities, please view the attached maps and Forest Order.
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Termination Notice - FO STF-16-2025-10
With this termination, roads previously closed by Forest Order STF-16-2025 10 are now open.
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STF 16 2025 06 - Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure Order
Forest Order closing the boat ramp at the Beardsley Day Use Facility
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Forest Order STF-16-2025-03 - Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
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Forest Order STF-16-2025-02 - Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
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Forest Order STF-16-2025-01 - Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions
Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions
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FO STF-16-2024-11 - Peak Fire Closure Area
Stanislaus National Forest - Peak Fire Closure Area