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Information related to specific forest closures, road and trail conditions and more can be found in the "Alerts & Notices" section of all websites for the National Forests in California.
Recreation Site Status Interactive map
Regional Orders
| Order | Expires |
|---|---|
| Regional Order 24-01 National Forest System Roads | 31 Aug 2026 |
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Regional Order No. 22-02 Fire Restrictions (explosives, fireworks, spark arrestors) |
29 May 2025 |
| Regional Order No. 20-05: National Forest System Roads | 15 July 2025 |
Current Wildland Fire and Smoke Information
Up to date and specific information about fires and other incidents can be accessed at InciWeb and on our X Fire News Page.
Protecting yourself from wildfire smoke
The map below is produced by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group and is hosted on the National Fire Situational Awareness page, where users may access the map in a full browser view.
Watch Out for Falling Trees
An Ongoing Alert for heightened danger from falling dead trees remains in effect in many areas of the National Forests. There are over 100 million trees killed or weakened by drought and bark beetles that are a falling hazard. Please be cautious when visiting National Forests, especially in the southern and central Sierra Nevada, where mortality has been highest. Trees can fall anywhere at any time. Be vigilant of possible hazards and remember the Watch Out tips below (PDF version 1092 KB).
• Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid dense patches of dead trees. Trees can fall without warning.
• Stay out of the forest when there are strong winds that could blow trees down. If you are already in the forest when the winds pick up, head to a clearing out of reach of potential falling trees.
• Pitch tents and park vehicles in areas where they will not be hit if trees fall.
• When driving in remote areas of the forest, park close to a main road rather than on a spur or one-way section; if trees fall across the road you could become trapped.
• Bring an ax or a chainsaw to remove fallen trees from roads if you do become trapped.
• Do not rely solely on cell phones for safety as many areas of the National Forest have no cell phone coverage.
Traveling and Recreating in a Burned Area
A burned landscape presents a number of safety hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been exacerbated by the effects of the fire. In some cases these hazardous conditions may persist for several years after a fire. Be very aware of your surroundings, follow warning signs, area closures and directions from agency personnel, and pay particular attention to these potential post-fire safety hazards. (PDF version 541 KB)
Naturally Occurring Asbestos
This information is for visitors to national forests where naturally occurring asbestos sources may be present.
Illegal Cannabis Cultivation on California National Forests
Illegal cannabis cultivation is an escalating problem in California’s national forests.
Vector-Borne Diseases
Learn about diseases transmitted to people from insects and other animals from the California Department of Public Health Vector-Borne Disease Section
Weather, Snow and Avalanche Information
Get current weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and avalanche forecasts from the National Avalanche Center. Also see the Regional Snow Depth Map.