Sierra National Forest - Alerts & Closures

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. There is little to no cell reception in most of the Sierra National Forest.

To report an emergency, please call 911

Identifying emergency resources before your trip may help save precious time in an emergency.

In remote and rural locations, emergency response times are longer than in an urban setting. There is little to no cell reception in most of the forest. Once you find a place with reception, stop moving until you complete your call.

Identifying local medical services or Search and Rescue before your trip may help save precious time in an emergency. Search and Rescue, Wilderness Travel, and Emergency Planning is paramount.

Notices

The Creek Fire Report of Investigation and Exhibit 30, Origin & Cause Report are both publicly available (PDF downloads)

Regional Forest Orders

Regional Foresters and Forest Supervisors may issue orders that will close or restrict certain areas or uses of the National Forest if the need arises. Such orders hold the weight of law and will be posted so that visitors to the National Forest can reasonably be expected to be familiar with them. Copies of the orders will be available in the offices of Forest Supervisors and District Rangers. Listed below are Regional Forest Orders applicable to all National Forests in California.