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  • Dispersed Camping and Stay Limits Prohibition

    Camping outside of a Forest Service developed campground is now limited to no more than 14 days in a calendar year. As well as camping inside of a Forest Service developed campground for no more than 14 days in a calendar year.
    Alert Start Date: July 17, 2026
    Forest Order: #FOREST ORDER NO. 02-26-11

  • Forest Closure for Heat Advisory July 14, 2026

    Being upon the Three Sisters Closure Area is prohibited within the Palomar Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. This Order is effective from July 14th, 2026 through July 16th, 2026.
    Alert Start Date: July 14, 2026
    Forest Order: #FOREST ORDER NO. 02-26-13

  • Forest Closure for Heat Advisory San Diego River Gorge

    The San Diego River Gorge/Cedar Creek Falls Closure Area is prohibited access within the Palomar Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest.
    Alert Start Date: July 14, 2026
    Forest Order: #FOREST ORDER NO. 02-26-14

  • Elevated Fire Use Restrictions

    Campfire, charcoal fire restrictions. Smoking area restrictions. Welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame as well as discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun restrictions.
    Alert Start Date: June 11, 2026
    Forest Order: #02-26-10

  • Proposed changes to recreation fees on the Cleveland National Forest

    (San Diego, CA, May 25, 2026) — The Cleveland National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at various recreation sites on the forest.The forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, off-highway vehicle riding, and camping. The proposed…
    Alert Start Date: May 25, 2026

  • Orosco Ridge Closures

    Forest Order details the implementation for temporary closures of Orosco Road, Boden Canyon Road, and Santa Ysabel Road to protect arroyo toads and their habitat during sensitive seasonal conditions. These closures will be implemented based on hydrologic and temperature triggers and will remain in…
    Alert Start Date: April 30, 2026
    Forest Order: #02-26-08

  • Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures

    For additional updated conditions, visit Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures.Contact Information: Cleveland National Forest Supervisor’s Office (phone: 858-673-6180)Forest and road closures change frequently depending on the fire hazard level, weather, and various other unforeseen elements. This…
    Alert Start Date: December 16, 2025

  • Prescribed Fires Begin on the Cleveland

    The Cleveland National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall & winter. Work will continue through the spring as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from…
    Alert Start Date: October 30, 2025

  • Airport Fire Burned Area Closure

    The Cleveland NF has closed the Airport Fire burned area perimeter on the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest. This closure prohibits going into or being upon any National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the boundaries of the closure. The closure will be in effect…
    Alert Start Date: May 24, 2025
    Forest Order: #02-26-09

  • Camping Stay Limits

    This order prohibits extended camping in developed campgrounds, undeveloped areas, and maximum annual camping durations. The purpose of this order is to provide for the protection of natural resources by prohibiting long-term or semi-permanent occupancy of National Forest System lands within the…
    Alert Start Date: July 13, 2024
    Forest Order: #02-24-03
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