The Cleveland National Forest would like to remind visitors that our virtual offices will be closed for business on January 18, 2021 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
USFS Extends Developed Campgrounds Closures on Twelve National Forests
USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has decided to extend the developed campground closure on 12 National Forests in California to provide consistent COVID-19 mitigation response in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Orders. These Regional Orders will be in effect through January 29, 2021.
The closed campgrounds on National Forests are in California’s Greater Sacramento, Southern, and San Joaquin zones, including Angeles NF, Cleveland NF, Eldorado NF, Inyo NF, Los Padres NF, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, Plumas NF, San Bernardino NF, Sequoia NF, Sierra NF, Stanislaus NF, and the Tahoe NF. Day use of National Forests will remain open for the health and welfare of Californians. Regional Order 21-3News Release
Holy Fire Burn Area Closure
An extended closure has been implemented for the Holy Fire burned area and will be in effect until October 2021.
The Valley Fire started on September 5, 2020, burning areas of the Descanso Ranger District. The Valley Fire closure area has been reduced in size and select roads and trails will reopen on December 15th. Corral Canyon OHV Area is also now open to the public. To see the the Valley Burn Area, please refer to the area closure order and map.
Outdoor recreation can be beneficial for your health but must be practiced safely. We recommend exercising close to your home and complying with local and state guidance for not traveling for your recreation needs. If an area is crowded, please search for a less occupied location. Stay safe. For more on avoiding COVID-19, visit www.coronavirus.gov.
Visiting National Forests
Please avoid visiting national forests if you are sick and/or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Follow CDC guidance on personal hygiene and social distancing before and during your visit to the forest.
If an area is crowded, move to a less occupied location. Also consider avoiding the forest during high-use periods.
Free Access Granted To Military Veterans and Gold Star
Beginning on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, the Forest Service will offer a fee waiver granting veterans and Gold Star families free access to all Forest Service operated day-use standard amenity recreation fee sites such as trailheads, picnic sites, visitor centers and most other day-use recreation sites. Learn more about this free benefit
Digital Passes For Adventure Pass Fee Sites Now Available
The Cleveland National Forest is now offering digital passes for recreation fee sites! Purchase a day use digital pass prior to your visit at https://www.recreation.gov/ or onsite at one of our fee locations (cell coverage dependent).
Boulder Oaks Campground Update
Boulder Oaks Campground is undergoing some essential renovations to provide an updated & comfortable camping experience. Construction activities begin Monday, November 30th and are expected to be complete by February 2021. Campsites will remain open on a first come, first served basis.
Laguna Campground Update
The Laguna Campground Renovation Project is almost finished! To ensure public safety during the renovation project, and in order to accommodate high demand for camping, half of the campground will be open to campers during construction. The campground will open August 14 and all campsites will be reservable. Make your reservations now at www.recreation.gov
Virtual Services
This office has moved to virtual services. You can access our forest maps at https://www.fs.fed.us/ivm/. If you need immediate assistance or have any questions, please call 858-673-6180.
Versión en Español
Esta oficina se ha cambiado a servicios virtuales. Ud. puede accedar los mapas de nuestros bosques en https://www.fs.fed.us/ivm. Si necesita atención inmediata o tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame al 858-673-6180.
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