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Read the latest Stanislaus National Forest News! Questions? For media or legislative affairs, please contact the Benjamin Cossel, Public Affairs Officer benjamin.cossel@usda.gov or at 209-288-6261. For visitor information, please contact the Stanislaus National Forest at 209-532-3671. For partnership inquires, please contact Aaron James at aaron.james@usda.gov.

2025 Press Releases

Stanislaus National Forest Responding to Multiple Fire Starts

Release Date: August 25th, 2025
SONORA, California, (August 24, 2025) – Across the Stanislaus National Forest, firefighters are responding to multiple starts across the entire…

Stanislaus National Forest to Temporarily Close Portions of FSR 1N04

Release Date: August 23rd, 2025
SONORA, California, (August 23, 2025) – In an effort to repair portions of Forest Service Road 1N04 damaged during the atmospheric river events of…

Temporary Fire Restrictions Go into Effect in Moderate Fire Hazard Area Aug. 20

Release Date: August 20th, 2025
SONORA, California, (August 20, 2025) – The Stanislaus National Forest will enter temporary fire restrictions in moderate fire hazard areas…

Stanislaus National Forest advises safety tips in preparation for Hunting Season

Release Date: August 15th, 2025
SONORA, California, (Aug. 15, 2025) – With the opening of archery season for deer and bear this Saturday, Aug. 16 and regular rifle season opening…