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.
To report an emergency, please call 911.
Alerts
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Mokelumne Wilderness Year-Round Fire Restrictions
Date(s): Sep 5, 2023 - May 31, 2026
Forest Order: 03-23-10 Mokelumne Wilderness Use Restrictions
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Sunset & Fashoda Campgrounds, Sunset Boat Ramp Closed Beginning Sept. 5, 2023
Date(s): Aug 23, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
Forest Order: 03-23-12 Sunset and Fashoda Campgrounds and Day Use Area Closure
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Temporary Closures - Pony Express Trail
Date(s): Aug 21, 2023
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Fire Restrictions
Date(s): Jul 26, 2023
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North South Road & Leoni Road - Delays
Date(s): Jun 21, 2023
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Hell Hole & French Meadows Access
Date(s): Jun 8, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
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Storm Damage Assessment in Progress
Date(s): May 1, 2023
Closures
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Wrights Tie Road Closure begins September 5th
Date(s): Aug 23, 2023 - Oct 11, 2023
Forest Order: 03-23-13 Forest Road 11N37 (Wrights Tie Road) Closure
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Temporary Recreation Site Closures in the Crystal Basin
Date(s): May 24, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023
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
Alerts & Warnings
- Mokelumne Wilderness Year-Round Fire Restrictions
- Wrights Tie Road Closure begins September 5th
- Sunset & Fashoda Campgrounds, Sunset Boat Ramp Closed Beginning Sept. 5, 2023
- Temporary Closures - Pony Express Trail
- Fire Restrictions
- Temporary Recreation Site Closures in the Crystal Basin
- Hell Hole & French Meadows Access