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  • Garnet Fire Closure Update 05-15-52-25-15

    The Garnet Fire started August 23, 2025 and continues to require significant firefighting and forest resources to address its containment.  Exhibits A and B  identify the closure areas impacted by the Garnet Fire.

    Alert Start Date: September 25, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-52-25-15
  • Recreation Sites, Roads, and Trails Closures

    Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-15, effective September 20, 2025 through November 19, 2025 details current recreations sites, roads, and trails currently closed to the public due to ongoing maintenance and repairs.  

    Alert Start Date: September 20, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-25-14
  • Garnet Fire Closure Update 05-15-52-25-13

    The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order, No. 05-15-52-25-13. Thanks to the ongoing suppression efforts in cooperation with local cooperators, aviation support, and SNF Fire Crews, the Garnet Fire is now 91% contained allowing for a reduction of the Garnet Fire closure area.

    Alert Start Date: September 19, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-52-25-13
  • Nelder Grove Historic Area Closure

    Going into or being upon the Nelder Grove Historical Area as shown

    Alert Start Date: August 5, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-51-25-10
  • Fire Restrictions

    Sierra National Forest seasonal fire restrictions

    Alert Start Date: June 28, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-25-07-SNF-Fire Restrictions Order
  • Mammoth Pool Boat Launch Rehabilitation

    Entering the Mammoth Pool boat launch rehabilitation area is prohibited

    Alert Start Date: June 3, 2025
    Forest Order: #05-15-51-25-06
  • Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order

    Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest

    Alert Start Date: June 18, 2024
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-24-09-SNF Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
  • Wilderness Use Restrictions

    Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest

    Alert Start Date: May 29, 2024
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-24-07
  • Food Refuse Storage Order

    Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited

    Alert Start Date: May 13, 2024
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-24-05-SNF-Food Refuse Storage Order
  • Parking Limits

    14-day parking limitations on Ranger Districts. Parking or leaving a motor vehicle or trailer on a Ranger District for more than 14 days within any 30-day period is prohibited. 

    Alert Start Date: December 20, 2023
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-23-31
  • Camping Limits

    Camping on a Ranger District for more than 14 days within any 30-day period is prohibited within the Sierra National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: December 20, 2023
    Forest Order: #05-15-00-23-30