Public Notices
(Select any of the titles below for more information)
Rules and Regulations
As a visitor to the National Forests, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forests and the natural environment, to ensure the health and safety of visitors, and to promote a pleasant and rewarding outdoor recreation experience for all visitors. Follow the link listed above for more information.
- Learn more about general regulations, forest and regional orders.
Local Emergency Information
All travel and recreation activities pose a certain degree of risk to the participants. Orienting yourself to local emergency facilities before you travel can help prevent confusion and save precious time in the event of an accident or medical emergency.
- Learn more about local emergency facilities.
Safety First
Please be aware of these alerts and notices because many unexpected situations can present difficult challenges for forest visitors.
Be well informed and prepared for your next visit to the forest.
Before venturing out, contact the nearest Forest Service office for recent information on alerts, advisories, notices and closures. Know Before You Go
To report an emergency, please call 911.
Related Links
Alerts
- Mokelumne Wilderness Year-Round Fire Restrictions
Date(s): Jul 29, 2023 - May 31, 2026
Forest Order: 03-23-10 Mokelumne Wilderness Use Restrictions
Closures
- Blue Hole Trail Closed - Salt Springs Reservoir
Date(s): Mar 27, 2024
Conditions
Local Road Conditions
El Dorado County has a website that contains the road closures and cautions throughout the County for the public to keep track and check before venturing from their homes.
- County Traffic Conditions: www.localconditions.com/weather-el-dorado-county-california/ca272/traffic.php
- Road Work Alerts (DOT): edcgov.us/Government/DOT