Current Conditions
Forest and road closures change frequently depending on the fire hazard level, weather, and various other unforeseen elements. This page is updated as changes occur. Weekend updates will be posted the Friday before. For other condition information, or questions regarding reopening expectations, please contact the proper Ranger District.
Weekend and Weekday Closure of Ortega Highway. This will limit access to certain areas of the Trabuco Ranger District. For more information, please visit the Cal Trans website.
| Road/Trail Name | District/County | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Road (4S03) | Trabuco/Riverside County | Open, Limited Access | Open, with limited access to lower portion. |
| Black Mountain Road (11S04) | Palomar Ranger District | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Black Star | Trabuco Ranger District | Open | Open for hiking and biking only. |
| Cedar Spur Road (13S11) | Palomar Ranger District | Open | High Clearance Recommended. Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Deer Park Road (14S04) | Descanso/San Diego County | Closed | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. Subject to additional seasonal closures. |
| Fred Canyon Road (16S08) | Descanso/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger |
| Harding Truck Trail (5S08) | Trabuco/Orange County | Closed | Closed to motorized vehicles. |
| Highpoint Road (8S05) | Palomar Ranger District | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Indian Truck Trail (5S01) | Trabuco/Riverside County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Kitchen Creek Road (15S17) | Descanso/San Diego County | Upper Open Middle CLOSED Lower Closed |
Upper section permanently closed 3 miles south Sunrise Highway. Middle section Permanently Closed Lower section permanently closed 5 miles north of Interstate 8. Both upper and lower sections are subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| La Posta Road (15S05) | Descanso/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger |
| Lusardi Truck Trail (11S03) | Palomar Ranger District | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Maple Springs Road (5S04) | Trabuco/Orange County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Miners Road (15S21) | Descanso Ranger District | Closed | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| North Main Divide (3S04) | Trabuco Ranger District | Partially Closed | Portions closed between Indian Truck Trail and Ortega Highway due to Airport Fire |
| Orosco Ridge Road (12S02) | Palomar Ranger District | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. Road has damage after recent storms. |
| Palomar Divide Road (9S07) | Palomar Ranger District | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Pine Creek Road (14S05) | Descanso/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Pine Mountain Road (14S02) | Descanso/San Diego County | Closed | Closed due to unsafe road conditions |
| Sheephead Mountain Road (15S18) | Descanso/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger |
Skye Valley Rd. (17S06) ***Located within Corral Canyon OHV Area*** | Descanso/San Diego County | Closed | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Skyline | Trabuco Ranger District | Closed | Open for hiking and biking only. |
| South Main Divide (6S07) | Trabuco Ranger District | Open |
Access will be limited due to weekend Cal Trans Closures. See link for more info. https://sr-74-ortega-highway-widening.constantcontactsites.com/ |
| Thing Valley (15S08) | Descanso/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger |
| Trabuco Canyon Road (6S13) | Trabuco Ranger District | Closed | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Upper Santa Ysabel East (12S07) | Palomar/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Upper Santa Ysabel West (12S07) | Palomar/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. Road has damage after recent storms. |
| Westside Truck Trail (13S10) | Palomar/San Diego County | Closed | No motorized vehicle access |
| Wildomar Road/Cleveland Forest Road (7S04) | Trabuco Ranger District | Closed | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| Wooded Hill Rd (15S10) | Descanso/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
| OHV Trail | District/County | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley OHV | Descanso/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. When closed, area still accessible to vehicles less than 53 inches wide. |
| Corral Canyon OHV | Descanso/San Diego County | Open | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. When closed, area still accessible to vehicles less than 53 inches wide. |
| Wildomar OHV | Trabuco Ranger District | Closed | Subject to closure based on wet weather or fire danger. |
California Highway and Traffic Conditions
- California Department of Transportation has information on highway and traffic conditions.
- San Diego County Public Works information for county-maintained roads https://twitter.com/sdcountydpw
- Federal Highway Administration also has California traffic information.
- Information on traffic incidents can be found at the California Highway Patrol website.