Reopened Fire Area – Know Before You Go
Skidder on McKinley Grove Rd, Garnet Fire on 9/6/2025.
(USDA Forest Service photo by Sam Wu)Some areas affected by the Garnet Fire remain hazardous. Review safety tips and travel guidance before your visit to help ensure a safe and responsible experience in the Sierra National Forest.
➡️ Read the full safety advisory
Welcome to the Sierra National Forest
The Sierra National Forest (SNF), sits on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada range. It is known for its extraordinary highland panoramic views and its plentiful natural resources. The SNF ranges from 900 feet to nearly 14,00 feet in elevation, spanning 1.3M acres across three counties; Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa. Its topography boasts multiple offerings, from rolling foothills covered with oak trees and mixed conifers, heavily forested mid-elevation slopes and the amazingly stark and beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierras.
Plentiful fish, wildlife, and marine activities coupled with varied mountain slopes, trees and plant species, combined with numerous recreational opport
Be safe when visiting the Sierra National Forest
- Visitors can research the weather at NWS Forecast. The following link will provide an idea of current Road conditions. Please, also make sure your vehicle is mechanically ready;
- Avoid areas with dead standing trees, look up before you choose a trail, park your car, or set your camp, always be aware of your surroundings;
- Be Bear Aware. The Sierra National Forest is habitat for black bears.
- Know before you go. Wildfire and prescribed fire information can be found on InciWeb.
- Let family and friends know your plans, destination and return home, in the event of an unexpected emergency. Remember cell service in the Forest may not be available;
- Pack out your trash and leave with everything you bring in and use;
- Recreate Responsibly!
