Reopened Fire Area – Know Before You Go
Some areas affected by the Garnet Fire remain hazardous.
Review safety tips and travel guidance before travelling to the Sierra National Forest.
Welcome to the Sierra National Forest
The Sierra National Forest sits on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada range in California. Stop by to enjoy extraordinary highland panoramic views and plentiful natural resources. Elevations range from 900 feet to nearly 14,00 feet, across 1.3 million acres in Fresno, Madera and Mariposa counties.
The forest offers rolling foothills covered with oak trees and mixed conifers, to heavily forested mid-elevation slopes, to the amazingly stark and beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierras.
Plentiful fish, wildlife and marine life paired with mountain slopes, magnificent trees, and native plants.
Be safe when visiting
- Check weather forecast and road conditions.
- Avoid dead standing trees. Look up before you choose a trail, park your car, or set your camp.
- Be Bear Aware. The Sierra National Forest is a habitat for black bears.
- Know before you go with wildfire and prescribed fire information.
- Tell family and friends your destination and estimated return, in case of an emergency. Remember, cell service may be unavailable in the forest.
- Pack out your trash. Leave with everything you bring in. Recreate Responsibly!
