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  • Fire Use Restrictions Forest Order 02-25-07

    Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Cleveland National Forest. This Order is effective from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. 

    Alert Start Date: July 1st, 2025

  • Water Unavailable at Penny Pines Trailhead Spigot

    Attention Hikers: There is currently NO WATER available at the Penny Pines Trailhead. The water spigot pump is broken and there is no estimated time of repair at this time. Be prepared to bring or seek out alternative water sources.
     

    Alert Start Date: June 10th, 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.

    Alert Start Date: May 24th, 2025

  • Camping Stay Limits

    This order prohibits extended camping in developed campgrounds, undeveloped areas, and maximum annual camping durations.

    Alert Start Date: July 13th, 2024

  • Cedar Creek Falls Forest Orders

    Forest Order No. 02-23-02 closes the cliffs surrounding the falls, 02-23-03 requires visitors to have a permit to access the falls, 02-23-04 prohibits alcohol along the entirety of the trail system.

    Alert Start Date: May 27th, 2023

  • Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures

    For updated conditions, visit Forest Truck Trail and Road Closures.

    Alert Start Date: February 16th, 2022
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