Los Padres National Forest

Forest Service Temporarily Closes Nine National Forests in California

Nine National Forests in California remain closed: Angeles NF, Cleveland NF, Los Padres NF, Inyo NF, Klamath NF, San Bernardino NF, Sequoia NF, Sierra NF, and Six Rivers NF. This decision will continue to be reviewed daily with evolving fire and weather conditions.

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Regional Order 20-15 Extended regional order - effective September 19 through September 24, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the regional emergency forest closures
Regional Orders for all National Forests in California
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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.

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 the Supervisor's Office or one of the Ranger District Offices listed below:

Supervisor’s Office in Goleta – (805) 865-0416
Santa Barbara Ranger District – (805) 448-3648
Santa Lucia Ranger District in Santa Maria – (805) 448-6487
Ojai Ranger District in Ojai – (805) 448-4710
Monterey Ranger District in King City – (831) 242-0619
Mt. Pinos Ranger District in Frazier Park – (661) 556-6110

Popular Recreation Activities

We have lots more information about recreation opportunities across the forest!

A Note About Outdoor Recreation

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.

Features

Protecting Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak

These infested areas must be treated in order to be protected for future generations

On May 8, Los Padres National Forest introduced a plan to protect areas of Pine Mountain and Reyes Peak that are at risk due to overstocking and the devastating impacts from disease and insect infestation. The Reyes Peak Forest Health and Fuels Reduction Project lays within a federally designated Insect and Disease Treatment Area where declining forest health conditions have put the area at risk for substantial tree mortality over the next 15 years. The primary goal of this project is reduce tree densities to promote forest resilience to drought, insect and disease, and wildfire. To achieve this goal, professional Forest managers will selectively thin specific areas to enhance forest health across 755 acres on Pine Mountain between California Highway 33 and Reyes Peak in Ventura County.

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Learn more about the Condor Sanctuary in the Los Padres

The Sanctuary lies within the Sespe Wilderness and is where the Forest Service provides critical habitat, wildlife refuge, and land management for the protection of the California condor.

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