Sequoia National Forest - Alerts & Notices

Safety First

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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Forest Order 0513-21-16 14 Day Camping Restriction
Date(s): Jun 8, 2021
Forest Order 0513-21-10 Tule River Glass Prohibition
Date(s): Apr 30, 2021 - Apr 30, 2024

Closures

Forest Order 0513-23-01 - Winter Forest Road Closure
Date(s): Jun 1, 2023 - Jun 15, 2023
Forest Order 0513-22-02 Big Blue Mill Site Area Closure
Date(s): Mar 26, 2022 - May 25, 2025
Forest Order 0513-22-01 Kern Floodplain Site Area Closure
Date(s): May 26, 2022 - May 26, 2025
Forest Order 0513-20-32 Lower Kern River Camping Restrictions
Date(s): Aug 25, 2020 - Aug 24, 2023
Forest Order 0513-20-27 Jennie Lakes Wilderness Camping Restrictions
Date(s): Aug 11, 2020 - Aug 10, 2023

Conditions

Road, Fire, and Weather Conditions

Whether hiking in the backcountry or touring along a road, travel in the mountains poses certain risks. Here you'll find the conditions you may expect and what you need to know before you go...

Public Notices

Forest Orders and Forest Regulations

Some of these Forest Orders and Forest Regulations are implemented to protect public safety, prevent resource damage, preserve a particular areas setting (such as non motorized), protect wildlife populations and many other reasons. Please take time to read and understand them. If you have additional questions please call your local Ranger Station for clarification.