San Bernardino National Forest

Forest, partners, visitors honor Smokey Bear’s 80th year with celebrations

Mountaintop and San Jacinto Ranger districts threw parties for Smokey Bear's birthday. Visitors joined forest staff, partners and volunteers to honor the fire prevention mascot of America.

Youth Conservation Corps members tour incident command post for Vista Fire

Twelve members of the MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation Corps visited an ICP and fire camp, where CA Interagency Incident Management Team 15 managed suppression of the Vista Fire.

Forest Festival celebrates forest life at Barton Flats Visitor Center July 20

The San Gorgonio Wilderness Association’s Forest Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m at Barton Flats, July 20.

Ernie Dierking - Thank you for your service and for visiting the SO

The Supervisor’s Office was honored to receive a visit by a prior district ranger of the forest, April 16. Ernie Dierking was Cajon District Ranger in Lytle Creek from 1978-1983.

Popular Lake Fulmor gets an upgraded, accessible facility

Lake Fulmor new restroom opened in August. The project was made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and conforms to accessibility standards.

No horsing around here!

Horse Springs Campground is getting a much needed facelift from the Urban Conservation Corps of the Southern California Mountains Foundation and San Bernardino National Forest staff.

Is There Anything They Can’t Do?

Volunteers of the San Gorgonio Wilderness Association cleared sections of trees that had fallen on a trail leading to John's Meadow during National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23.

Partners clear a path through the forest

No chainsaws here; just crosscut saws, wedges and pure grit. Those were the tools for a recent crosscutting project in the San Jacinto Wilderness, where motorized equipment is not permitted.

Managing Wildfires

Successfully managing wildfires is a year-round job that requires action before they start, while they are burning, and after they are out.

Every Kid Outdoors Program and Pass

We are proud to help launch the Every Kid Outdoors program, as part of President Obama’s commitment to ensure that every American has the opportunity to visit and enjoy public lands.

Volunteers help make the San Bernardino National Forest go ’round

Volunteers on the San Bernardino National Forest give back to the land they love.

Come on out to Forest Festival 2023!

Aug. 19. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Barton Flats Visitor Center. Hosted by San Gorgonio Wilderness Association. Free. Family friendly. Hands-on activities, info booths & Smokey Bear photo ops!

National Public Lands Day events to be held on San Bernardino National Forest

Join us as we celebrate National Public Lands Day with volunteers at three events, Sept. 23. This year’s theme is “NPLD: 30 Years of Care and Community.”

Recreate Responsibly: Camping

It's summer and camping is on! Here are some important know-before-you-go tips before heading out.

What to Know About the Goldspotted Oak Borer

Find out to recognize infected wood, how to stop the beetle spread and what you can do to protect your oaks.

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