Los Padres National Forest

Dolan Fire Closure - Monterey Ranger District

Forest Order 05-07-51-21-02 Dolan Fire Area Closure Order This Order is effective from January 22, 2021 through May 21, 2021
Monterey Ranger District road, campground and trail closures

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

The Los Padres National Forest's Supervisor's Office (Forest Headquarters) and ranger stations have 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 phone numbers listed below:

Supervisor’s Office in Solvang – (805) 448-6487
Santa Barbara Ranger District – (805) 448-3648
Santa Lucia Ranger District in Santa Maria – (805) 865-0416
Ojai Ranger District in Ojai – (805) 448-4710
Monterey Ranger District in King City – (831) 385-5434 ext. 0
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

2021 Winter Recreational Opportunities on the Mt. Pinos District

Date: 2/23/2021

Learn more about snow play areas and winter recreational opportunities on the Mt. Pinos Ranger District in the Los Padres National Forest!

Mt. Pinos Rd is open.

There is between 3 and 6 inches of snow. South facing and open areas are generally bare.

The previous warm weather followed by the current cold temperatures has resulted in very slippery and icy conditions. Dress for cold and windy weather and be careful about slipping and falling. There is no new snow expected during this next week.

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.